Overview for Professionals & Referral Partners
Project 6 is pleased to be launching a new service for Sheffield. This will provide free, confidential, citywide support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.
We support:
- Individuals experiencing gambling-related harm
- People at risk of developing harm
- Family members, carers, and affected others
A Flexible, Two-Pathway Model
Our integrated model ensures people receive the right level of support, with the ability to respond as needs change:
Prevention & Early Intervention
- For low and moderate risk
- Brief one-to-one support, group programmes, and harm reduction
- Support for affected others and young people
Treatment
- For moderate to high levels of harm
- Structured 1:1 interventions, peer support, and group programmes
- Access to specialist and NHS gambling services
- Specialist support for concerned others
All referrals will be screened using an NHS-aligned assessment to ensure appropriate support.
Training & Community Support
The Gambling Harms Service will offer free training and resources for professionals and community groups to help:
- Recognise signs of gambling harm
- Have confident, supportive conversations
- Understand referral pathways
- Reduce stigma and increase early intervention
We also deliver outreach and engagement across community settings to improve awareness and access to support.
Join us: Tuesday, 14 July, 12:00 pm, webinar, Responding to Gambling-Related Harms Sheffield
How We Work
- Open referrals (self, professional, or partner)
- Rapid triage and strengths-based assessment
- Holistic, multi-agency approach (mental health, housing, debt, etc.)
- Strong partnerships with NHS, social care, and VCSE organisations
Support is delivered flexibly through community venues, Project 6 sites, online and telephone.
Support available now
SMART Recovery
Individuals can access SMART Recovery meetings directly without referral.
SMART Recovery UK is a free, evidence-based programme that supports people to manage addictive behaviours, including gambling. It focuses on:
- Building motivation and goals
- Managing urges and behaviours
- Developing coping strategies
- Strengthening long-term recovery skills
Sessions are available as group meetings and peer-led support, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and connection.
Call 0114 258 7553 or email gambling@project6.org.uk to meet a member of the team before a person’s first meeting.
| Project 6, 24 Cumberland Street, Sheffield, S1 4PT | ||
| Day | Time (90 mins meeting) | Who is it for |
| Monday | 12.00 | Women Only |
| Monday | 14.00 | Over 50s |
| Monday | 17.30 | Under 30’s |
| Thursday | 12.00 | Open to all |
| Thursday | 14.00 | SMART Tools, open to all |
| Friday | 14.00 | Open to all |
Partnership Opportunities and Next Steps
Ahead of full-service mobilisation, please get in touch:
- Establish referral pathways
- Find out more information about the service
- Discuss training and gambling harms resources for professionals
- Host awareness events
- Joining our service steering committee
- Collaborate on gambling harms initiatives
Email: gambling@project6.org.uk
Call: 0114 258 7553