At Algamus, we provide a safe and supportive environment for all our clients, ensuring a space where women can feel secure as they work through their recovery. With over 30 years of experience, we understand the differences between female and male gambling behaviors, and our experts are skilled in providing effective support for women gamblers. Our mission is to help individuals heal from the impact of addictive gambling on themselves, their loved ones, friends, and employers.
Gambling addiction affects everyone. Our co-ed program addresses the process of addiction and any underlying mental health issues that clients may be experiencing. By creating a comprehensive treatment plan, we ensure that all clients receive the care and attention they need to overcome their addiction and lead healthier lives.
Located in the desert town of Goodyear, Arizona, Algamus is one of the only residential gambling treatment programs in the United States that treats gambling, and only gambling. We have a high staff-to-client ratio, and many of our staff are in recovery from gambling disorder and therefore understand better than most about the difficulties that come with a gambling disorder.
Our approach is built on years of research and experience, recognizing that men and women may face different challenges in their journey to recovery. At Algamus, we are dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Our 30-day+ residential gambling treatment program gently guides the disordered gambler into a place of acceptance and empowerment to make the behavioral changes needed to create a life free from gambling and other addictive behaviors. Some of our treatment modalities include:
Our experienced therapists and internationally certified gambling counselors help our clients recreate the lives that have crashed down around them, and each client receives an individualized aftercare plan upon their departure.
Beyond daily groups and frequent individual sessions with a primary therapist or counselor, clients will participate in day trips to surrounding areas, and a fitness regimen that includes a gym membership.
Algamus saved my life and my family. It has taken a few years to earn back the trust and respect I had lost, but I am blessed to be healthier and happier than I would have believed possible."
Algamus Client in Recovery
Algamus Gambling Recovery Program Saved my Life. From the moment I spoke with Rick Benson I knew I was going to be able to get the help I so desperately needed. The entire staff: the house managers, the councilors, the management team, the owners, were caring and compassionate people.
The treatment program is amazing, the staff is the very best! I learned so much valuable information that I use in my daily life. Words are not enough to express my gratitude for Algamus, I have a future because of their program."
Algamus Client in Recovery
I attended the Algamus rehab program. They have professionally trained therapists that each specializes in areas that I needed to work on in my process of fighting my gambling addiction. I tried to overcome my addiction without any success. That included two previous rehabs. One of the things that also makes the Algamus program stand out is that they are exclusively dealing with gamblers. I am very blessed that I now have 2 1/2 years of recovery and I finally have some peace and serenity. Thank you Algamus."
Algamus Client in Recovery
A great experience. Thank you to the counselors, management personnel, and house managers who truly care about their clients. They provided the skills, tools, and support necessary for me to begin my journey down the road of recovery from my gambling addiction. You're the best!"
Algamus Client in Recovery
If you are struggling. If you are out of control. If you just want all the craziness of chasing money and falling further and further behind, to stop, let these good people help you! They are so well trained, many former gambling addicts themselves. They know what they're doing. All of my fellows in recovery had different patterns, styles and games and yet the staff worked wonders with them all. They knew the different types we were and how to maximize treatment effectiveness. Last I heard, we were all doing great post-rehab. I know I have placed my last bet in this lifetime."
Algamus Client in Recovery
I didn't take ownership of having a problem until I went to my first Algamus meeting. When they went around the room and each person described what their game of choice was and how they processed it emotionally and mentally, it was only at that moment that I said, 'wow, they are like me.'"
Algamus Client in Recovery
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