Free training programme
‘Battling the Odds’
The Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN) is proud to support the Armed Forces community with ‘Battling the Odds’ - free gambling related harms training, created for the armed forces community.
About the project
The ‘Battling the Odds’ project aims to reduce the number of individuals within the armed forces community impacted by gambling harms and increase the number accessing varying levels of support by raising awareness, providing early intervention and education to those in the armed forces community.
The project adopts a public health approach to tackling gambling related harms within the armed forces community.
To do this the project raises awareness of these harms through the delivery of the ‘Bet You Can Help’ programme within the armed forces community. This training programme applies an every contact count methodology to equip the armed forces community with the skills, attitudes, knowledge and confidence to better identify gambling harms within the armed forces community and provide early interventions to prevent the escalation of harm. Learners are also given the tools and information to refer or signpost those in need to appropriate, specialist services.
As part of this programme, we also offer free treatment and 1 to 1 practical support for those affected by somebody else’s gambling and a wide range of aftercare programmes to support recovery.
Beacon Counselling Trust holds the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award.
Two tiers of training
‘Bet You Can Help’
Developing understanding and knowledge regarding gambling related harms within the armed forces community through the ‘Bet You Can Help’ FREE training programme, featuring a module created specifically to address gambling harms within the armed forces community.
Tier 1
‘Bet You Can Help’ Now!
A one hour introductory session that provides an overview of gambling related harms.
Tier 2
‘Bet You Can Help’ Level 2 Award
Accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and regulated by Ofqual.
What the programme delivers
Three ways we make a difference
Training
Delivery of the ‘Bet You Can Help’ gambling related harms training programme, featuring a module created specifically to address gambling harms within the armed forces community.
Referral pathways
Development of a seamless referral pathway from multiple touchpoints within the armed forces community to the appropriate level of specialist support for anyone at risk of or experiencing gambling related harms.
Awareness & engagement
Raising awareness and preventing gambling related harms through direct engagement with the armed forces community to reduce stigma of the issue and screen those within the community to identify any harms and provide appropriate levels of support.
For employers and units
The Workplace Charter
An opportunity to protect those working in the Armed Forces community. The Workplace Charter supports the community in developing a positive culture in gambling harms conversation, reducing stigma, creating system change and promoting interventions at the earliest opportunity.
Feedback
What learners tell us
“I strongly recommend this for any case officers and staff working in Welfare working directly with customers.”
“Both the trainers had lived experience and, as such, shared their first-hand knowledge about the subject and the impact gambling had had on their lives. They were both very open, honest, and passionate about their desire to help others with this addiction and what we could look out for and offer in the way of support to our beneficiaries.”
“Just knowing what support is available for people with gambling issues so I know where to signpost them. I also found the insight into gambling and how harmful it can be very informative.”
“The course is easy to follow and has taught me things about gambling I didn’t even realise.”
“I don’t mind admitting, I was sceptical of the need at first as gambling has never registered on my radar as a problem. The training has changed my perception. I will be sure to promote the training within Lyneham, and within future roles. I cannot believe it was free, and had it not been, I would still be ill informed and unaware of the dangers. Simply, thank you.”
Book a free course
If you would like to book a free course, please fill out the enquiry form and we will contact you.
