The following gambling related support is available:
Be Gamble Aware – provide information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling. They will help you to find out more about gambling and what safer gambling means, to understand and recognise the risks of gambling, and show you where to go for further information, help and support should you need it.
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GamCare offers free information, support and counselling for people who have problems with gambling in the UK.
It runs the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and also offers face-to-face counselling. The helpline is free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Gambling Therapy is a global service – and as well as helping you with practical and emotional support, advisors will help you to find relevant, free gambling support near you – where this is available.
Gambling Therapy also offers support in the following ways:
Support Groups
Gambling Therapy runs regular groups both for problem gamblers and for those affected by someone else’s gambling. To use the groups you will need to register with a working email address, but you can remain anonymous in the group. Check the full list of groups to find a group at a time that suits you.
Support Forums
The peer support forums are available 24/7 and provide a space for you to reach out to others. You may choose to respond to others
Email Support
Sometimes it may not be practical or possible to make use of live support, but emailing us with your questions or concerns is always an option. Gambling Therapy aims to respond to your email within 24 hours (48 hours at weekends/holidays).


