Help and advice

Problem gamblers may benefit from help directed specifically at getting their gambling back under control, as well as help directed at managing the consequences of problem gambling such as debt, stress and relationship breakdown.

Look at the types of advice and support available and make contact with someone who can help you today. Don't put it off. Your personal information will be kept confidential.

 

National Problem Gambling Clinic

4th Floor
Soho Centre for Health
1 Frith Street
London
W1D 3HZ

T:  020 7534 6699

F: 020 7534 6700

 

GamCare

www.gamcare.co.uk

GamCare offers support, information and advice on problem gambling through its telephone (Helpline) and online (Netline) services, and provides specialist face-to-face counselling.

GamCare also offers online advice on self-help strategies and practical advice to family and friends of people experiencing problems.

GamCare Helpline – 0808 8020 133 (UK only)

 

Gamblers Anonymous

www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

Gamblers Anonymous is a group of men and women who have joined together to tackle their own gambling problem and help others do the same.

National: 020 7384 3040

Scotland: 08700 50 88 81

 

Gam-Anon UK and Ireland

www.gamanon.org.uk

Gam-Anon provides support to anyone affected by another person’s gambling problem.

National: 08700 50 88 80

London: 020 7384 3040

Midlands: 0121 233 1335

North East: 0114 262 0026

North West: 0161 976 5000

Scotland: 0141 630 1033

 

Gordon Moody Association

www.gordonmoody.org.uk

The Gordon Moody Association provides residential treatment for people experiencing significant problems with their gambling.

47 Maughan Street
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2BA

T: +44 (0)1384 241292
E: info@gordonmoody.org.uk

 

Gambling Therapy

47 Maughan Street 
Dudley 
West Midlands 
DY1 2BA

E: www.gamblingtherapy.org/en-GB/Email.aspx

 

National Debtline

www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

The National Debtline provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt.

England and Wales: 0808 808 4000

Scotland: 0808 808 4000

 

Financial Services Authority

www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk

The Financial Services Authority provides impartial information about financial products and services to help make money matters clearer.

Consumer Contact Number: 0845 606 1234

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from nearly 3,400 locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

 

Other sources of advice

National Domestic Violence Helpline

The National Domestic Violence Helpline provides confidential support and information to women and children affected by domestic violence.  Information and support is also provided to friends and family seeking to support women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced domestic violence.

The Helpline is operated by Women’s Aid (www.womensaid.org.uk) and Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk).

 

Respect Phoneline

www.respect.uk.net

The Respect Phoneline is an information and advice line for people who are abusive towards their partners.  This Phoneline is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 am - 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

United Kingdom: 0845 122 8609

Text 07624 818 326

E: phoneline@respect.uk.net

 

Drinkaware

www.drinkaweare.co.uk

The Drinkaware website helps those who are worried about their drinking and provides information on responsible drinking.  The website is operated by the Drinkaware Trust.

T: 020 7307 7450

 

Samaritans

www.samaritans.org.uk

The Samaritans offer help by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most of their branches.  They are available in the UK and Ireland.

 

There are many other places and people to seek help from.  Sometimes just talking to someone helps – a trusted friend, your doctor or someone from your church or faith community can be a great support.

Recognise a problem

It is important to be able to recognise the signs that you may have a gambling problem.

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Manage your gambling

Manage your gambling better by learning more about how you spend your time.

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Counselling and support

There are various forms of counselling and treatment for problem gambling issues.

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