Fachstelle Glücksspielsucht

The Fachstelle für Glücksspielsucht Steiermark is a specialist organization in Austria’s Styria region focused on gambling addiction. Established following a regional project on gambling addiction treatment, it is commissioned by the Styrian health department and funded by the Styrian Health Fund. Its central role is to coordinate an interdisciplinary network of counseling and treatment providers, experts, and partner organizations, helping improve access to information and support.

The organization provides information for people affected by gambling problems, their families, and professionals. Its resources cover the risks and effects of excessive gambling, prevention, and available treatment options. The Fachstelle also shares information about regional services, coordinates cooperation between outpatient counseling and therapy providers and inpatient treatment units, and supports the development of treatment approaches. Further activities include professional training, supervision and peer exchange, public awareness, and documentation of outpatient treatment in Styria. It is not itself a counseling service, so people seeking counseling or therapy are directed to providers in their region.