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Treatment and Support Groups for Problem Gambling

Treatment and Support Groups for Problem Gambling

NICE

National Institute of Health and Care Excellence

Gambling-related harms: identification, assessment and management

This guideline covers identifying, assessing and treating gambling-related harms. This includes people aged 18 and over who are experiencing gambling that harms, and people of any age affected by someone close to them who is experiencing gambling that harms.

BCT

Beacon Counselling

Beacon Counselling Trust

Offers free, tailored support and education to those affected by gambling harms. This help includes 121 therapy, couples therapy, practical help, and long-term recovery support.  Get in touch via:

Phone: 0151 226 0696

nhs

Northern Gambling Service

NHS Northern Gambling Service

If you think gambling could be affecting you, the NHS has clinics specifically to help. They’re easy to access and confidential. The team will provide you with information and support at every step. The NHS Northern Gambling Service also support the loved ones of people with a gambling addiction. This includes family, partners, and carers.

Get in touch via:

Phone: 0300 3001490

Gam-anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous – England, Wales & Ulster

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. Mondays 7-9pm. Bury details - St John's Church Hall, Parkinson Street, Bury, BL9 6NY.

Get in touch via:

Phone: 07974 668999

Gam-aware

National Gambling Helpline

National Gambling Helpline & Support Network

This is a national helpline available 24/7. Get in touch via:

Phone: 0808 8020 133 

Gam-stop

Gamstop

Gamstop

Sign up to stop you being able to use gambling websites and apps for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years

Gam-ban

Gamban

Gamban

Sign up to block access to gambling websites and apps on your devices

Gam-Commission

Gambling Commission

Gambling Commission

Information on how to block gambling payments with your bank

Gordon-Moody

Gordon Moody Association

Gordon Moody Association

The Gordan 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.