According to an exploratory study published in 1993 by Health and Welfare Canada, health information and support hotlines play a crucial role. They offer three main advantages: they’re anonymous, confidential, and easy to contact.

 

They promote health by informing people about problems that concern them by offering the support they need.

 

A Gambling: Help and Referral service review was conducted after five years of service, from 1993 to 1998:

 

> Bilan Jeu: aide et référence 1993–1998