What gambling support is available?
Find out how safe your gambling is through this quick test by GamCare. If you're worried that you spend more than you should on gambling, here's a list of charities, organisations, and support groups where you can find out more information and receive professional support in the UK:
- GamCare: leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Callall 0808 8020 133
- The Gordon Moody Association: residential courses for men and women who have problems with gambling. Call 01384 241292
- Gamblers Anonymous UK:local support groups that use the 12-step approach to recovery from addiction and offer free meetings for gamblers. Call 0330 094 0322
- Gambling Therapy: online and email peer groups for text-based 'real-time' group support run by trained and knowledgeable facilitators
Resources outside the UK
- France: visit the Adictel website or contact Adictel Prevention Addiction 24/7 at [email protected]
- Ireland: visit the Gamble Aware Ireland website or call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 753 753
- Italy: visit this website or call the National Gambling helpline. Call 800 558822
- Netherlands: visit the AGOG website or call the AGOG National information number. Call 0900 2177721
- Spain: visit the Federación Española de Jugadores de Azar Rehabilitados website
- Portugal: visit the Instituto de Apoio ao Jogador website