Where to Get Help for Problem Gambling
Searching for websites with advice on problem gambling? This Casino Ideal guide points you towards useful places to start.
This resource is for anyone looking to learn more about problem gambling. It brings together support organisations and websites where you can:
- hear from people who have spoken candidly about gambling addiction
- chat privately with an expert using secure online services
- call someone to talk through your concerns
- read advice about problem gambling
- look through FAQs on dealing with gambling problems
- take gambling addiction tests to reflect on your gambling habits
Is This Guide for People Who Know They Have a Gambling Problem?
Yes. It can be very hard to recognise and accept that gambling may have become a problem. Supporting someone who is struggling can feel harder still, because the situation is not entirely within your control.
If you’ve acknowledged that gambling is causing problems, you’ve taken an important first step towards recovery. This guide aims to help with the next one by directing you to places where you can reach qualified professionals.
Can This Page Help You Assess Whether a Gambling Problem Is Developing?
Absolutely. You might be worried that you are showing common signs of problem gambling and want to look at your current activity. Some of the resources listed here offer problem gambling tests to help you consider whether an addiction may have developed.
Can This Page Help Someone Who Wants to Support Others?
Yes. You may be looking for information on behalf of someone else, such as a loved one or close friend. Whether they are in denial, hiding their addiction or recognising that gambling has become a problem, this guide can help you find a place to start.
Where Can I Find Help and Resources for My Country?
Yes. Go to the section for your country. The guide covers Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Africa. Find your continent, then look for your country’s list of websites that address problem gambling.
International Gambling Advice and Support Websites
Two internationally recognized websites offer extensive information about problem gambling. They provide advice and FAQs, as well as self-assessment tests that can help you reflect on whether gambling may have become a problem.
- Gamblers Anonymous: http://gamblersanonymous.org/
- Gambling Therapy: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/en
Websites by Continent and Country
Europe
Austria
Austria has a wide range of support services. The online or local gambling-support resource best suited to you depends on where you live.
VIENNA
- Spielsuchthilfe: www.spielsuchthilfe.at
- Anonyme-spieler: www.anonyme-spieler.at
- API: www.api.or.at
LOWER AUSTRIA
- API: www.api.or.at
- Anonyme-spieler: www.anonyme-spieler.at
UPPER AUSTRIA
- Spielsuchtberatung: www.spielsuchtberatung.at
- Spielsuchtambulanz: www.spielsuchtambulanz.at
- Wels: www.wels.gv.at
CARINTHIA
- Klagenfurt: www.klagenfurt.at (Gambling Addiction Counselling, City of Klagenfurt)
- Diakonie-delatour: www.diakonie-delatour.at (de La Tour Hospital)
- Diakonie-delatour: www.diakonie-delatour.at (de La Tour Villach Gambling Addiction Outpatient Clinic)
Diakonie-delatour: www.diakonie-delatour.at (de La Tour Spittal Gambling Addiction Counselling)
SALZBURG
- Salk: www.salk.at
STYRIA
- Bin-suchthilfe: www.bin-suchthilfe.tirol
- Fachstelle-gluecksspielsucht: www.fachstelle-gluecksspielsucht.at
- Suchtfragen: www.suchtfragen.at
- Suchtberatung-obersteiermark: www.suchtberatung-obersteiermark.at
VORARLBERG
- Mariaebene: www.mariaebene.at
Belarus
- Saikov: saikov.by
Belgium
- Gokhulp: gokhulp.be
Bulgaria
- Drugsinfo-bg: www.drugsinfo-bg.org
Croatia
- PBSVI: www.pbsvi.hr
Czechia
- Stopzavislosti: stopzavislosti.cz
Denmark
- Spillemyndigheden: www.spillemyndigheden.dk
Estonia
- Hasartmängusõltuvus: www.15410.ee
Finland
- Peluuri: peluuri.fi
France
- Adictel: www.adictel.com
Germany
- Anonyme-Spieler: www.anonyme-spieler.org
Greece
- Oasis: oasis.org.gr
Ireland
- Gamble Aware: www.gambleaware.ie
Italy
- Gruppo Abele: centrostudi.gruppoabele.org
Malta
- Responsible Gambling Foundation: rgf.org.mt
Latvia
- Speles Briviba: www.spelesbriviba.lv
Lithuania
- Respublikinis Priklausomybės Ligų Centras: www.rplc.lt
The Netherlands
- AGOG: www.agog.nl
Poland
- Uzaleznienia Behawioralne: www.uzaleznieniabehawioralne.pl
Russia
- Buma: www.vperemen.com
Slovakia
- Nehraj: www.nehraj.sk
Slovenia
- Zdravstveni Dom Osnovno Varstvo Nove Gorica: www.zd-go.si
Spain
- Fejar: fejar.org
Sweden
- Stodlinjen: www.stodlinjen.se
Switzerland
- Careplay: www.careplay.ch
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk
North America
Canada
Canadian readers can access online resources, telephone contacts and treatment agencies that may help identify a treatment centre in their area of Canada.
- Problem Gambling Canada: www.problemgambling.ca
United States
Search for support by state on this website. Its map can help you find institutions in your state that may be able to offer assistance.
- NCP Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
Australia & New Zealand
Australia
Resources include self-help materials, gambling assessments, SMS support and live online counselling. You can also find recovery stories and a gambling calculator.
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
New Zealand
You can text to request a callback, chat with representatives online, visit a gamblers’ forum and access services that help locate local gambling-addiction centres.
- Gambling Help Line: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Asia
Hong Kong
- Amblercaritas: www.gamblercaritas.org.hk
Russia
- Vperemen www.vperemen.com
Singapore
- NCPG: www.ncpg.org.sg
South Korea
- KCGP: www.kcgp.or.kr
Africa
South Africa
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