Young People and Gambling

Young People and Gambling

Education and early support for young people aged between 10-25 years to understand and reduce their gambling.

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If gambling is affecting your life in ways that don’t feel good, or if you’re worried about someone else, you’re not alone, and support is available.

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Aquarius helped my family

"Aquarius helped my family understand what I was going through mentally and physically. If you need help, you should always consider it as an option, as it really helps you to understand what you are actually doing to yourself and also helps your family understand."

Anonymous, Service User

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They saved my life

"They saved my life, I wouldn’t be 2 years clean if it wasn’t for them, I’ve never really had a family but Aqaurius have all become my family."

Kai, Service User

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Helped me see the correct path

"Aquarius has helped me see the correct path to the end goal of quitting. I would recommend the services as the system is far from conservative, the advice is tailored exactly to how you'd personally quit. They build onwards from this."

Preston, Service User

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Very good clear presentation.

"There was a good variety of attendees from different backgrounds. The information on dependency & how brain is affected in teenage years was especially good. Very good clear presentation."

Anonymous, Service User

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Knowledge shined through

"The trainers knowledge shined through and they effortlessly answered questions, speaking from their professional experience, discussing historic precedents but also new research."

Anonymous, Service User

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Our support

We will offer tailored support sessions to those aged 10-25 who are experiencing gambling harms.

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Our support is there to guide you, help you make informed decisions and have a better understanding of gambling related harms.

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Our sessions will explore

How gambling works and why it’s designed to keep you playing

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What gambling harm can look like in young people

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Links between gambling and other behaviours

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Strategies to reduce risk and protect wellbeing

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Why it matters

The earlier we talk about gambling, the easier it is to reduce harm. Our work empowers young people to make informed decisions and equips them to spot issues before they escalate. It’s about building resilience, not fear, and creating space where people can ask questions and find support.