Gambling Harms Support

We offer support to women/people from minority ethnic communities impacted by Gambling Harms through our Holistic Recovery Programme.

Shama’s Holistic Recovery Programme

We know gambling harms is a hidden addiction and not often spoken about openly through fear of shame and guilt. Often in different cultures and communities people worry about the damage to their reputation and family name. Sadly, not many people know that there is support available and so they do not reach out.

Shama is here to support women and people in our local community suffering gambling harms. We know it is a difficult topic to discuss, and we are working hard to reduce the barriers and stigma that prevent people reaching out for help and support by raising awareness about gambling harms and knowing we are here to help.

We want to listen, help and support you….
We are here for you, a loved one, family member, friend or colleague affected by gambling harms.

We will treat you with respect and empathy in a non-judgemental safe space where you can talk to us and find out more information on the help and support, we can offer you or someone you know.

The programme offers…

1-1 Support
Make an appointment to speak to our Peer Support Worker either face to face or by phone. Call 01162514747 to get support today.

Group support
Monday’s (10.00am -12.00pm) – Join our weekly ‘Chai & Chat’ session where you can connect with likeminded people in our community, sessions include creative activities and information and provide a safe space for you to talk if you want to.

Tuesday’s (2.00pm – 5.00pm) – Visit us at our weekly ‘Holistic Hub’ at Haymarket Shopping Centre, Floor Level 1, 1 Kildare St, Leicester LE1 3YH. We provide support for not just gambling harms but all services.

Free Classes – become a member and take part in our free our classes which include; baking, cooking, hair and beauty. The aim is to help you build connections and confidence within our service users.

Further support through in-house services
We can also provide further support to you through our in-house services to support your mental health & wellbeing, assist with money worries, welfare and much more:
– Counselling (mental health)
– Befriending
– Welfare Advice
– Domestic Abuse
– Referral to specialist support: We can refer you or support you with a referral on your behalf to GamCare East Midlands or you can also contact the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN): 0808 8020133 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Language barriers
We have a multilingual team and will always do our best to help and support you in understanding and communicating information in your preferred language, where we can. We want you to feel comfortable and be understood.

Prevention is key and we will be there when you need us. Please reach out or share our support with others. For more information call us on 01162514747.

For Organisations

Training for organisations

Culturally Conducive Training and Workshops:
– Training for organisations/agencies: we offer training that meets the cultural and gender sensitivities of minority ethnic women/communities.
– Workshops for community groups/ambassadors/clients: culturally conducive awareness workshop to raise awareness and reduce stigma around gambling harms.
– Outreach support within the community.
– Events: stalls raising awareness of gambling harms and the support available at events in the community.

For more information on training, workshops, holistic support services and referral pathways please email: info@shamawomenscentre.co.uk