
Episode #145
BGS Shorts: When does it get better?
BGS Shorts: Christina Cook shares her personal journey through gambling harm, emphasizing that recovery is a day-by-day process and offering hope to those struggling. Connect with Christina Cook and The Broke Girl Society Christina Cook is the founder of The Broke Girl Society , a recovery-focused community and platform supporting women impacted by gambling harm. Website: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebrokegirlsociety Email: christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com The Better Institute (PA residents) Where people go to get better. https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/ Evive: An app designed to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and support your recovery journey. https://GetEvive.com If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self-harm, please seek the help of trained professionals. We speak only from our own experiences. This podcast is meant to encourage and support your recovery journey, not replace professional care. BGS Resource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/ GamFin: Financial counseling with professionals who understand the impact gambling can have on your financial health and goals. (U.S. residents only) https://www.gamfin.org/ Birches Health: Find a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home. https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsociety IPGGC Directory Find a gambling-certified therapist. https://ipggc.org/directory/ Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Illinois residents) Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services. https://nicasa.org/ Adult Gambling Treatment https://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/ Youth Gambling Treatment https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/ Gamblers Anonymous https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ 24/7 Meetings Worldwide https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ Recovery Road Online Meetings https://recoveryroadonline.com/ UKBetknowmore UK – New Beginnings https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings GambleAware / Breakeven – WINGS https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/wings-women-in-need-of-gambling-support/ GamCare – Women’s Pathway https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/womens-pathway/ Thrivin’ Together https://www.thrivintogether.org.uk/ IrelandExtern – Women’s Gambling Support Network https://www.extern.org/our-services/problem-gambling/women-s-gambling-support-network AustraliaThe Untangle Project https://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/ Gambling Help Online – Peer Support Community https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/tools-resources/join-community CanadaResponsible Gambling Council – Help for Canadians https://responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/problem-gambling-help/help-for-canadians/ CAMH – Problem Gambling Support https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcast SponsorsImportant NoteResources Women’s Gambling Recovery Support Outside the U.S.


