Treatment and support
Meetings work well alongside counselling or treatment. These services are free or publicly funded. We list organisations, not individual therapists or paid clinics.
In danger right now? Call your emergency number or see the crisis lines. Crisis lines
Block gambling on your devices
Gamban blocks gambling sites and apps on your phone and computer, so the urge has nowhere to go while you get support.
The Discord is a peer community run by Gamban, where people recovering from gambling talk day to day. It is not part of GA, and it is not treatment.
United States
- National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG)
24/7 call, text or chat. Connects you to local help in every state, including treatment programmes and counsellors.
- NCPG Help by State
State-by-state list of gambling treatment, counsellors and peer support.
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA)
Federal treatment locator. Its helpline is free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. Some programmes take Medicaid or charge on a sliding scale.
United Kingdom
- National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)Free
Free, 24/7 by phone, live chat or WhatsApp. Can refer you to free treatment across Great Britain.
- GambleAware support finderFree
Find free, confidential treatment near you by postcode (Great Britain).
- NHS National Problem Gambling ClinicFree
Free NHS treatment, individual or in groups. You can refer yourself. Adults in Greater London; ages 13 to 18 anywhere in England.
- NHS gambling clinics (England)Free
NHS gambling clinics in 15 English cities. Refer yourself or ask your GP. List as announced in March 2024.
- Gordon Moody
Residential treatment for severe gambling problems, plus community programmes. Treatment is free; a small contribution to living costs may apply, often covered by Housing Benefit.
Ireland
- GamblingCare.ieFree
Free 24/7 helpline. Refers you to counselling, residential programmes and support groups. Funded by the betting industry through a trust.
- Extern Problem GamblingFree
Free online counselling for anyone on the island of Ireland, plus self-help booklets. Call-back line Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
- Rutland Centre
Residential, outpatient and family programmes in Dublin. Ask about costs and funded places.
Canada
- ConnexOntarioFree
Free 24/7 phone, text or chat for Ontario. Connects you to gambling treatment.
- Gambling Support BCFree
Free 24/7 helpline and free short-term counselling for British Columbia residents.
- Gambling helplines by province (CCSA)
The toll-free gambling helpline for each province and territory.
Australia
- Gambling Help OnlineFree
Free 24/7 counselling by phone, chat or email. The number connects you to your state's free service.
- Gambler's Help (Victoria)Free
Free, confidential counselling across Victoria. Under 25s can call Youthline on 1800 262 376.
We could not confirm a free residential programme here. Ask the helpline what is near you.
New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline AotearoaFree
Free 24/7 helpline, or text 8006. Specialist Māori, Pasifika, debt and youth lines.
- Problem Gambling FoundationFree
Free counselling face to face, by phone, chat or text. Funded by the Ministry of Health.
We could not confirm a free residential programme here. Ask the helpline what is near you.
Money and debt
Free, confidential debt advice, for the person who gambles or for a partner left with the bills.
- NFCC (United States)
Non-profit credit counselling agencies across the US. Find one near you on the website.
- StepChange (UK)Free
Free debt advice by phone or online, including debt plans.
- National Debtline (UK)Free
Free, independent debt advice by phone, webchat or online tools.
- MABS (Ireland)Free
The state's free Money Advice and Budgeting Service, with local offices.
- Credit Counselling Canada
National association of non-profit credit counselling agencies. Find one by province on the website.
- National Debt Helpline (Australia)Free
Free financial counselling by phone or webchat.
- MoneyTalks (New Zealand)Free
Free financial helpline that connects you to a local financial mentor.
Checked October 2026. Services and numbers change, so check with the service before you rely on it.