46. Gambling Debt Help: Dealing With Creditors and Collection Agencies

<p>With gambling debt, it can feel like you're backed into a corner.  But, there are options for moving forward besides hoping for a big win.</p> <p>In this episode, hear Adrian share his story of stopping gambling and getting out of a tough cycle with payday loan companies and living pay cheque to pay cheque.  <a title= "Amanda Martin website" href= "https://www.moneysmartliving.ca/moneysmart-living-team">Amanda Martin</a>, a Financial Educator with the <a title= "credit counselling society website" href= "https://nomoredebts.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credit Counselling Society</a>, shares essential tips for dealing with creditors and collection agencies as well three options for addressing unmanageable debt.</p> <p>Listen now to this episode and learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Adrian's story of breaking out of the cycle of gambling and debt</li> <li>What creditors can do to collect debt and your rights in this situation</li> <li>Tips for dealing with collection agencies</li> <li>Options for addressing unmanageable debt, including debt management programs, consumer proposals and personal bankruptcy</li> </ul> <p>If you would like more information to help you tackle money problems due to gambling, read the blog for thie episode at <a title="episode 46 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-debt-help" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.</a></p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>For a list of free gambling help services in Canada, click <a title="helpline numbers in Canada" href= "https://gamblingguidelines.ca/getting-help/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a>.  To access free help in the United States, visit the <a title="helplines in the USA" href= "https://www.ncpgamb