Clear information. Compassion. Hope.

The Compulsive and Problem Gamblers Society brings gambling-harm awareness and education to communities in Nova Scotia.

We want young people and families to feel comfortable asking questions, and people struggling with gambling to know they are not alone.

Conversations that make a difference

For young people
Understanding how habits, emotions and choices connect, recognising concerning patterns, and asking for support early.

For families
Opening compassionate conversations about gambling, risk and the impact on people we care about.

For schools and community organisations
Exploring gambling-harm education through lived experience and an educational perspective.

Our Team

Carey Murphy is the Executive Director and brings lived experience of gambling and recovery. 

Dr. Christine Sauer brings her background as a German-trained physician, retired from clinical practice, and her experience as an educator in depression recovery and mental health issues and a #1 bestelling author and TEDx speaker based in Nova Scotia.

Together, they are developing educational conversations for schools, community groups and organisations interested in preventing gambling harm.

Start a conversation

Would your school or organisation like to discuss an educational presentation? We would welcome hearing from you.

Email the Society: capgsociety@gmail.com

Our focus is education and awareness. This website is not a crisis service or a substitute for individual medical or mental-health care.

If you or someone you know needs help right now

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 in Canada or the United States, or your local emergency number elsewhere. You can also go to the nearest emergency department.

If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone who may be (phone numbers are for Canada):

Call 988 or text 988. The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day, in English and French.