The YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program is a free service offering educational prevention programs designed to raise youth awareness with regards to gambling, healthy/active living and making informed decisions.

Studies have shown that adolescents report significantly higher rates of problem gambling than adults. Youth today are the first generation to grow up in a society where gambling is actively promoted, legalized and glamorized and participation in internet gambling has steadily increased among young adults. 

No value judgments regarding gambling here. The YMCA would rather we see it as an activity that people may or may not choose to engage in. We offer you accurate information to make your own informed choices around gambling and other high risk activities.

In Hamilton, contact the YMCA at 905-317-4934 for more program information.

In Brantford, contact the YMCA at 519.752.4568 for more information.