VANCOUVER — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe will begin offering treatment for gambling addiction at a center in Vancouver, a year after opening its $510 million casino near La Center.
“As part of our continued dedication to health communities, Cowlitz Indian Tribe is proud to announce that we are now providing problem gambling services in our Cowlitz Tribal Treatment Program,” the tribe wrote in an announcement Monday. The services, the tribe wrote, are made possible by the proceeds generated by its casino, ilani, which opened in April 2017.
“We recognize that most people are able to gamble responsibly with little negative effects, however, not all people are able to control their gambling,” the tribe wrote. “Compulsive gambling has a serious impact on the physical, emotional and financial health of individuals and their families.”
Three counselors offer individual counseling at the Vancouver office, 7700 N.E. 26th Ave. Group counseling could be offered as clientele increases, according to the tribe.
For more information, call the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at 360-947-2247.
