Oakleaf has expanded its Bridge the Gap Trauma-Informed Outreach Service to offer dedicated support to women across Surrey impacted by gambling-related harm – directly or indirectly. This includes family members and carers, and extends to minority communities (ethnically diverse backgrounds, learning disabilities, veterans, neurodivergence).
Gambling Support
Support includes:
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1:1 Outreach – Practical and emotional support tailored to the individual, including help with mental health, debt, appointments, and access to services.
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Peer Support Groups – Weekly, recovery-focused sessions led by trained facilitators and shaped by lived experience, using SMART Recovery and conversational formats.
This service is rooted in trauma-informed care, responding to the findings of Surrey’s JSNA, which highlighted a need for more targeted, sensitive support for women.
Could I or someone I know have an gambling issue?
Signs include loss of control, secrecy, financial problems, gambling to cope, withdrawing from others, or borrowing money to gamble.
Referrals are welcome from individuals or professionals. Please see our referral form or contact Jessica for more info: jessicapotter@oakleaf-enterprise.org.
How many people are affected in the UK?
Up to 1.4 million people in the UK may be problem gamblers, with 5 million more affected by someone else’s gambling. Women, ethnic minorities, and lower-income groups are disproportionately impacted.
Our Specialist Outreach Practitioners
Nick
Jessica
Russell
Antoinette
Kara
