National Council on Problem Gambling
US helpline, chat, and treatment locator. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Text 800GAM to 833234. ncpgambling.org
Help resources
These organizations help people when gambling has become a problem.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer meetings for people who want to stop gambling. Find a local or online meeting. gamblersanonymous.org
Gam-Anon
Support for families and friends affected by someone else’s gambling. gam-anon.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
US treatment referral for substance use and mental health, 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). samhsa.gov
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide in the US, call or text 988. 988lifeline.org
In Great Britain, BeGambleAware and GamCare are the usual starting points. Licensed casinos also offer deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion. Use those tools on the operator’s site.
For family and friends
Gam-Anon exists for people close to someone with a gambling problem. The US helpline will take those calls too.