We hold consultation sessions for those whose family members are struggling with addiction.
In a small-group setting, we provide attentive support and answer your questions and concerns.
If you are worried about a family member’s addiction and feel you have no one to talk to, please take a courageous first step.
*Advance reservation required. Observation visits are not permitted.
*Participation is limited to family members affected by addiction. (Participation of the individual struggling with addiction is subject to consultation).
*Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the following page for updates.
*Registration will close once the maximum capacity is reached.
*We may call you back to confirm details.
*Confirmation of participation will be sent after final numbers are coordinated. Please note that it may take some time before your attendance is confirmed.
In a small-group setting, we provide attentive support and answer your questions and concerns.
If you are worried about a family member’s addiction and feel you have no one to talk to, please take a courageous first step.
*Advance reservation required. Observation visits are not permitted.
*Participation is limited to family members affected by addiction. (Participation of the individual struggling with addiction is subject to consultation).
*Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the following page for updates.
*Registration will close once the maximum capacity is reached.
*We may call you back to confirm details.
*Confirmation of participation will be sent after final numbers are coordinated. Please note that it may take some time before your attendance is confirmed.
[Osaka] March Family Consultation Session (Hosted by Society of Families)
FY2025 Osaka Prefecture Grant for Addiction Early Intervention and Recovery Support Projects
Family members struggling with gambling addiction problems are welcome to participate.
In a small-group setting, we provide attentive support and answer your questions and concerns.
Please take a courageous first step.
*Please note that advance reservation is strictly required.
*Consultants are requested to register in advance and come to the venue. The lecturer will provide consultations online.
◎Dates
2026
3/4 (Wed.)
◎Time: 14:00-16:00
◎Venue: Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA) Osaka Branch Office
Room 301, SL Bldg, 1-9-6 Minami-Kyūhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
◎Access: 3-min walk from Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line / Sakaisuji Line)
6-min walk from Nagahoribashi Station (Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line)
◎Lecturer: Noriko Tanaka
Representative of Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Author of “Gambling Addiction,”
“Story of a Third-Generation Gambler’s Wife,”
and “Complete Response Manual for Gambling Problems for Families”
Participation Process
① Apply via the application form
(Japanese Form)
[Osaka Family Consultation Application Form]
② We will call you back to confirm details. After coordinating the number of participants, we will contact you again regarding “Participation Confirmation.”
Please note that it may take some time before the decision is made. [If childcare is requested] Please consult with us by phone for details.
Family members struggling with gambling addiction problems are welcome to participate.
In a small-group setting, we provide attentive support and answer your questions and concerns.
Please take a courageous first step.
*Please note that advance reservation is strictly required.
*Consultants are requested to register in advance and come to the venue. The lecturer will provide consultations online.
◎Dates
2026
3/4 (Wed.)
◎Time: 14:00-16:00
◎Venue: Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA) Osaka Branch Office
Room 301, SL Bldg, 1-9-6 Minami-Kyūhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
◎Access: 3-min walk from Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line / Sakaisuji Line)
6-min walk from Nagahoribashi Station (Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line)
◎Lecturer: Noriko Tanaka
Representative of Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Author of “Gambling Addiction,”
“Story of a Third-Generation Gambler’s Wife,”
and “Complete Response Manual for Gambling Problems for Families”
Participation Process
① Apply via the application form
(Japanese Form)
[Osaka Family Consultation Application Form]
② We will call you back to confirm details. After coordinating the number of participants, we will contact you again regarding “Participation Confirmation.”
Please note that it may take some time before the decision is made. [If childcare is requested] Please consult with us by phone for details.
Tokyo Family Consultation Session
◎Dates
2026
3/21 (Sat.) *The date has changed.
4/11 (Sat.)
5/9 (Sat.)
6/13 (Sat.)
7/11 (Sat.)
8/8 (Sat.)
9/12 (Sat.)
10/17 (Sat.)
11/14 (Sat.)
12/12 (Sat.)
◎Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
◎Venue
Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Secretariat (1st Floor)
Room 106, Kayabacho Tower, 1-21-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
(Turn left at the corner of 7-Eleven)
・10-min walk from Kayabacho Station, Exit 4b (Subway Hibiya Line / Tozai Line)
・10-min walk from Suitengumae Station, Exit 2 (Subway Hanzomon Line)
◎Fee: 2,000 yen per person
◎Lecturer: Noriko Tanaka
Representative of Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Author of “Gambling Addiction,”
“Story of a Third-Generation Gambler’s Wife,”
and “Complete Response Manual for Gambling Problems for Families”
◎Inquiries: koga@scga.jp
Click here to reserve for the Tokyo Family Consultation Session
(Japanese Form)
[Tokyo Family Consultation Application Form]
2026
3/21 (Sat.) *The date has changed.
4/11 (Sat.)
5/9 (Sat.)
6/13 (Sat.)
7/11 (Sat.)
8/8 (Sat.)
9/12 (Sat.)
10/17 (Sat.)
11/14 (Sat.)
12/12 (Sat.)
◎Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
◎Venue
Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Secretariat (1st Floor)
Room 106, Kayabacho Tower, 1-21-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
(Turn left at the corner of 7-Eleven)
・10-min walk from Kayabacho Station, Exit 4b (Subway Hibiya Line / Tozai Line)
・10-min walk from Suitengumae Station, Exit 2 (Subway Hanzomon Line)
◎Fee: 2,000 yen per person
◎Lecturer: Noriko Tanaka
Representative of Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Author of “Gambling Addiction,”
“Story of a Third-Generation Gambler’s Wife,”
and “Complete Response Manual for Gambling Problems for Families”
◎Inquiries: koga@scga.jp
Click here to reserve for the Tokyo Family Consultation Session
(Japanese Form)
[Tokyo Family Consultation Application Form]
Online Family Consultation Session
◎Dates
2026
2/18 (Wed.)
3/18 (Wed.)
4/22 (Wed.)
5/27 (Wed.)
6/24 (Wed.)
7/22 (Wed.)
8/26 (Wed.)
9/23 (Wed.)
10/28 (Wed.)
11/25 (Wed.)
12/23 (Wed.)
◎Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
◎Venue
Online
◎Fee: 2,000 yen per person
◎Lecturer: Noriko Tanaka
Representative of Society for Concerned Families of Gambling Addicts (SCGA)
Author of “Gambling Addiction,”
“Story of a Third-Generation Gambler’s Wife,”
and “Complete Response Manual for Gambling Problems for Families”
◎Inquiries: koga@scga.jp
* Online Participation Flow
① Online Reservation
② Receive “Participation Confirmation” notification
③ Make payment (bank transfer)
④ Receive ZOOM ID via email.
Click here to reserve for the Online Family Consultation Session
(Japanese Form)
[Online Family Consultation Application Form]
* Bank Transfer Details
Japan Post Bank (Yūcho Bank)
The Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction
① Transfer from a Japan Post Bank account
1 0 0 5 0 － 3 4 3 1 1 6 6 1
② Transfer from other financial institutions
Branch Name: 0 0 8 (Zero Zero Hachi)
Account Type: Ordinary (Futsu)
Account Number: 3 4 3 1 1 6 6
* Please note that transfer fees are to be covered by the participant.
* Priority will be given to those in regional areas who cannot attend local sessions in Tokyo or Osaka.
[Online Family Consultation Session.pdf]
*Priority for those in regional areas who cannot attend local sessions in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. ●Download ZOOM ① [For iPhone or iPad] Please download “Zoom Cloud Meetings” from the App Store.② [For Android] Please download “Zoom Cloud Meetings” from the Google Play Store.③ [For PC] Please download and install the “Zoom Client for Meetings.”