Help & support organisations
There are a number of support organisations available which offer valuable information and advice across a range of areas. Details are below, including contact information for each organisation.
UK
GamCare
GamCare provides information, advice, support and free counseling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. In addition to a telephone support line, GamCare provides a range of online support services, from its confidential NetLine, through to peer-to-peer services including a Forum and Chat/Support room.
Contact details
Online Support: http://www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone support: 0845 6000 133
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. There are regional fellowships around the world.
Contact Details
The Gamblers Anonymous UK service site is at: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
The Gamblers Anonymous International service site is at: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
Gordon Moody
Gordon Moody (formerly the Gordon House Association) is a specialist provider of residential treatment for addicted gamblers. Gordon Moody Association has over 31 years' experience of providing specialised support and treatment to acutely addicted gamblers.
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.gordonhouse.org.uk/
Telephone: +44 (0)1384 241292
Email: info@gordonmoody.org.uk
Gamble Aware
Gamble Aware provides valuable advice on responsible gambling geared at all types of gambling both on-line and land based.
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.gambleaware.co.uk/
National Problem Gambling Clinic
The CNWL National Problem Gambling Clinic treats problem gamblers living in England and Wales who are aged 16 and over. It assesses the needs of problem gamblers as well as those of their partners and family members and offers evidence based treatments as well as interventions to assist with financial, employment, social and relationship difficulties.
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/gambling.html
Telephone: 020 7534 6699 or 020 7534 6687
Gambling Therapy
Gambling Therapy provides support and counselling for anyone adversely affected by gambling. Members of the Gambling Therapy Team operates from locations both within the UK and internationally.
Contact details
Online Site: http://www.gamblingtherapy.org
Web-based self-help programme
Betfair is working with Sustainable Interaction an independent company who develop tools to help people who may be concerned about their gambling. They are testing a programme and would like you to participate in order to get some feedback on the usefulness of the resource.
Please click here to sign up. Your details will not be known to Betfair. Thank you in advance for testing this important initiative to protect gamblers from harm.
Australia
National Gambling Hotline
Australian national 1800 gambling helpline - Call 1800 858 858. This is a hotline for all problem gamblers and their families who will be able to speak directly with someone locally, irrespective of where they are calling from within Australia. There is a new facility for help, the National Gambling Help website.
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Telephone: 1800 858 858
Malta
Sedqa
The Gambling Addiction Service provides addiction counselling and support to individuals and their families experiencing a problem with gambling. It offers a wide range of services, including crisis interventions and planning one's finances, employment and housing arrangements.
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.sedqa.gov.mt
Telephone: Supportline 179 / 2144 1029
Other UK Help Information
National Debtline
Free, independent and confidential advice on money and debt problems
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/
Telephone: 0808 808 4000
The UK Insolvency Helpline
Free advice on financial problems
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 074 6918
Citizens Advice
Free, independent and confidential advice and information
Contact Details
Online Site: http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
