Help with gambling

GamCare offers free information, support, and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK.

It runs the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and offers face-to-face counselling.

The National Centre for Behavioural Addictions includes the National Problem Gambling Clinic (including the Young Persons’ Problem Gambling Clinic) and the National Centre for Gaming Disorders.

If you live in England or Wales, are aged 16 or over and have complex problems related to gambling, you can refer yourself to the National Problem Gambling Clinic. See if you meet the criteria for this service.

If you live in England or Wales, are aged 13 or over and have complex problems related to gaming, you can refer yourself to the National Centre for Gaming Disorders.

NHS Northern Gambling Service provides specialist addiction therapy in the north of England, including the north Midlands. Find out about referrals and contacting the Northern Gambling Service.

The Gordon Moody Association offers residential courses for men and women who have problems with gambling – email help@gordonmoody.org.uk or call 01384 241292 to find out more.

It also runs the Gambling Therapy website, which offers online support to problem gamblers and their friends and family.

Gamblers Anonymous UK runs local support groups that use the same 12-step approach to recovery from addiction as Alcoholics Anonymous. There are also GamAnon support groups for friends and family.