How Gambling Guardrails works

From a short, private application to your first coaching session, here’s exactly what happens when you start online gambling recovery coaching with us.

Four steps, start to finish.

Everything happens online, on your schedule. No phone calls, no waiting rooms.

  1. 1

    Apply

    About 10 minutes

    Fill out a short, private application online. There’s no phone call, and you won’t pay anything at this point.

    What you do

    • Tell us whether you’re applying for yourself or for someone you love
    • Answer a few questions about what’s been going on
    • Pick the program you’re most interested in, or leave it open

    What we do

    • Send you an email confirming we got your application
    • Keep your answers private to our coaching team
  2. 2

    We review it

    Usually within 2 business days

    A certified recovery coach reads every application. This isn’t a sales call or a clinical assessment. It’s a check that coaching is the right kind of help for you right now.

    What you do

    • Nothing. You can close the tab and get on with your day
    • Watch for an email from us, in case your coach has a quick question

    What we do

    • Read your application carefully
    • Recommend a program, or suggest a different one if it fits better
    • Point you toward other support if you need more than coaching can give
  3. 3

    Enroll

    About 5 minutes

    If coaching is a good fit, you’ll get a private link to enroll. Your payment is processed securely, and the charge shows up under a neutral name.

    What you do

    • Confirm your program
    • Pay securely online
    • Create your login

    What we do

    • Set up your private dashboard
    • Send your login details and a welcome email
  4. 4

    Start

    Whenever you’re ready

    Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer and start with the first lesson. Go at your own pace, day or night.

    What you do

    • Watch short video lessons and work through the trainings
    • Fill in your digital workbook as you go
    • Book your live coaching sessions, if your program includes them

    What we do

    • Add new material to your dashboard as you move through the program
    • Be there for your coaching sessions, and point you to help if you need more

If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you before you pay.

That’s the reason for the review step. Coaching is one kind of support, and it isn’t the right level for everyone. If what you’re facing needs more, we’ll say so and point you toward help that fits.

What’s inside your program.

Every program is built from the same pieces. Higher programs simply include more of them.

Video lessons

Short, focused video lessons on urges, money, relationships, and staying on track. Watch them as many times as you like.

9 to 31 lessons, by program

Trainings

Guided exercises that turn each lesson into something you actually do this week, like building an urge plan or setting up money safeguards.

10 to 20 trainings, by program

Digital workbook

Built into your dashboard to track your triggers, plans, and progress. It saves as you go. Keep it private, or bring it to your coaching sessions.

Every program

Live coaching sessions

One-on-one time with a certified recovery coach to talk through what’s working, what isn’t, and what to try next. Available in our Guided and Complete programs.

2 sessions in Guided, 4 in Complete
  • How: private video call, from wherever you are
  • How long: about 50 minutes each
  • Booking: pick a time that works for you from an online calendar
  • With: a certified recovery coach

The same steps, two different paths.

You’ll choose your path on the first page of the application.

For yourself

For people who want to stop gambling or get it back under control. Choose from three programs, from self-paced lessons to programs with live coaching.

Apply for yourself

For someone you love

For spouses, parents, and other loved ones of someone who gambles. Learn how to protect yourself and how to help, even if they aren’t ready yet.

Apply as a family member

Questions about getting started

Can I do this on my phone?

Yes. Your dashboard, videos, and trainings work on a phone, tablet, or computer. The workbook is built into your dashboard. Your answers save to your account as you type, so it works on any device, and you can print it or save it as a PDF anytime. A blank PDF version is there too if you prefer paper.

How much time does it take each week?

Most people spend about one to two hours a week, split into short sessions.

What if I’m not approved?

You won’t be charged anything. We’ll let you know, and we’ll share other resources that may be a better fit.

Is this therapy?

No. Gambling Guardrails offers coaching and education from certified recovery coaches. It isn’t medical or mental health treatment, and it doesn’t replace it.

Ready when you are.

The first step is a short, private application. No phone calls. No pressure.

Apply for yourself Apply as a family member