British Columbia combines gambling helpline and counselling from 1 April
The British Columbia government said Gambling Support BC will introduce a provincewide service model from 1 April, combining its 24/7 support line with clinical counselling through a partnership with Telus Health. The publicly funded services will provide round-the-clock access to information, referrals and trained professionals, and the government said it will also strengthen Indigenous-specific support.
Operators and suppliers in British Columbia will face a revised public support system alongside changes to Indigenous-specific services.