List of contacts for help with gambling addiction

📞 Help and Support for Gambling Problems in the UK

If you’re worried about your gambling, or someone else’s, you don’t have to face it alone. Below you’ll find trusted services, helplines, and organisations in the UK that can help you.

🏥 National Helplines and Organisations

• National Gambling Helpline (GamCare): 📞 0808 8020 133 – Free, confidential support 24/7. Also available via live chat at gamcare.org.uk.
• GambleAware: Visit gambleaware.org for self-help tools, resources, and local service finders.
• NHS Help for Gambling Addiction: Support through your GP or directly at NHS Gambling Services

🎯 Specialist Treatment Centres in the UK

• National Gambling Clinic (NHS, London & South East): Offers specialist therapy and treatment programmes. More info at cnwl.nhs.uk.
• Gordon Moody: Residential and online treatment for those severely affected by gambling harm. Visit gordonmoody.org.uk or call 📞 01384 241292.
• Beacon Counselling Trust (North West England): Free treatment and counselling for problem gambling. beaconcounsellingtrust.org.uk.

🤝 Peer Support and Communities

• Gamblers Anonymous UK: Regular meetings and peer support groups. Find your nearest group at gamblersanonymous.org.uk.
• GamAnon (for families): Support for friends and relatives of people struggling with gambling. gamanon.org.uk.

🧠 Psychological Help and Therapists

• GamCare Counselling Services: Free online, phone, and face-to-face counselling across the UK.
• Private Counselling: You can also find accredited therapists via BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy).

💳 Debt Advice and Financial Help

• StepChange Debt Charity: Free advice for gambling-related debt. 📞 0800 138 1111 or visit stepchange.org
• Citizens Advice: Local branches provide free, confidential financial guidance. citizensadvice.org.uk
• National Debtline: 📞 0808 808 4000 – Free, independent debt advice. nationaldebtline.org

🌐 Online Tools and Blocking Software

• GAMSTOP: Free national self-exclusion tool for online gambling. Register at gamstop.co.uk
• Gamban: Paid blocking software to restrict access to gambling sites and apps. gamban.com
• BetBlocker: Free gambling site blocking app. betblocker.org

⚠️ Remember: You are not alone. Whether you need immediate help, counselling, financial advice, or a way to take a break from gambling, there are services across the UK ready to support you.

Gambling can be an innocent pastime at first, but if you find yourself losing control, it’s time to take action. The best thing you can do for yourself is to take preventive measures immediately. Set yourself self-restraints that will help you keep your gambling under control – for example, limits on deposits, time spent playing, or the amount of losses. If you feel that this is not enough, you can choose to completely block access to gambling sites through software tools or features directly on the gaming portals.

Remember that these measures are only the first step. It is important to contact experts who will offer you long-term support and help you get back on track.