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If betting apps, sportsbooks, casinos, or lottery play are hurting your money, sleep, or relationships, you can get confidential help. Start with a national helpline or a free peer meeting.
Problem gambling is treatable. Most countries have a free helpline or online counselling, and Gamblers Anonymous offers peer meetings in person, online, and by phone. Family and friends can find support through Gam-Anon.
GetHelp does not list live GA meeting times yet (there is no public worldwide feed like AA Meeting Guide). We point you to official helplines and meeting finders so you can take the next step today.
We show the primary national or online resource for where you appear to be. Switch language or country in the URL if this looks wrong.
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET)
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (697-3738). Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat at ncpgambling.org.
Official site and more options
Also in this country
Self-assessment, state resources, and treatment options.
Free peer meetings worldwide: in-person, virtual, and telephone.
Free, anonymous groups. No dues. Show up with a desire to stop gambling, or to support someone who gambles.
Free peer meetings worldwide: in-person, virtual, and telephone.
Peer support for families and friends affected by someone’s gambling.
Country-by-country links curated by the UK National Gambling Helpline operator.
UK-focused advice, self-help tools, and service finder for gambling harm.
1. Call or chat a helpline
Trained advisers can listen, explain treatment options, and point you to local counselling or self-exclusion tools.
2. Attend a meeting
Gamblers Anonymous and SMART Recovery meetings (including online) give practical peer support. Loved ones can try Gam-Anon.
3. Block easy access
Use operator self-exclusion, bank gambling blocks, or free blockers while you build new habits.
4. If someone is in danger now
Use your local suicide or crisis line, or emergency services. This page is for gambling help, not emergency care.
Verified deep links for every country on the GetHelp homepage. Prefer the local helpline when one exists; otherwise use Gamblers Anonymous or GamCare’s international directory.
United States (US)
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (697-3738). Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat at ncpgambling.org.
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET)Official siteLocal extras
China (CN)
Hong Kong counselling hotline 183 4633. Mainland options vary; use GA virtual meetings and international directories.
Ping Wo Fund Gambling Counselling Hotline (Hong Kong)Official siteLocal extras
India (IN)
No dedicated national gambling helpline verified. Start with GA meetings (in-person / virtual / phone).
Russia (RU)
No verified national gambling helpline. Use GA virtual/phone meetings and GamCare’s international directory.
Brazil (BR)
Official Ministry of Health portal: self-test, CAPS/UBS guidance, and Meu SUS Digital telecare for betting harm.
Germany (DE)
Free German counselling 0800 137 27 00. Self-checks and local treatment links.
United Kingdom (GB)
Free UK helpline 0808 8020 133 (GamCare). Call, chat, or WhatsApp. 24/7.
National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)Official siteLocal extras
Mexico (MX)
National addiction helpline 800 911 2000 (includes problem gambling). CONADIC also lists treatment centres.
France (FR)
Anonymous French helpline 09 74 75 13 13 (daily 8h–2h) plus chat and CSAPA referrals.
Japan (JP)
Free 24/7 support call 0120-683-705.
Italy (IT)
Italian national green number 800 558 822 for gambling disorder counselling and local referrals.
Telefono Verde Gioco d’Azzardo (ISS)Official siteLocal extras
Canada (CA)
Canada uses provincial gambling helplines. RGC lists every province and territory.
Australia (AU)
Free counselling by phone or chat across Australia. 1800 858 858, 24/7.
South Korea (KR)
Korea Problem Gambling Agency helpline 1336 (nationwide). Online chat via Netline.
Spain (ES)
Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers. Helpline 900 200 225.
Poland (PL)
Polish behavioural-addiction helpline 801 889 880 (Instytut Psychologii Zdrowia). Gambling is covered.
Telefon zaufania uzależnienia behawioralneOfficial siteLocal extras
Iran (IR)
No verified national gambling helpline. GA virtual/phone meetings; for urgent emotional crisis use Behzisti 123.
South Africa (ZA)
Free 24/7 counselling 0800 006 008. WhatsApp/SMS HELP to 076 675 0710.
SARGF Responsible Gambling HelplineOfficial siteLocal extras
Argentina (AR)
Buenos Aires City free orientation line 0800-666-6006 for problem gambling (weekdays; chatbot 24h).
Saber Jugar — línea de orientación (CABA)Official siteLocal extras
Netherlands (NL)
Dutch national gambling help line 0800 24 000 22.
New Zealand (NZ)
Free 24/7 phone and text (8006). Māori, Pasifika, youth, and debt specialist lines available.
In crisis? Call SAMHSA National Helpline or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Not medical advice. Helpline hours and numbers change. Confirm details on the official site before you rely on them.
If betting apps, sportsbooks, casinos, or lottery play are hurting your money, sleep, or relationships, you can get confidential help. Start with a national helpline or a free peer meeting.
Problem gambling is treatable. Most countries have a free helpline or online counselling, and Gamblers Anonymous offers peer meetings in person, online, and by phone. Family and friends can find support through Gam-Anon.
GetHelp does not list live GA meeting times yet (there is no public worldwide feed like AA Meeting Guide). We point you to official helplines and meeting finders so you can take the next step today.
We show the primary national or online resource for where you appear to be. Switch language or country in the URL if this looks wrong.
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET)
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (697-3738). Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat at ncpgambling.org.
Official site and more options
Also in this country
Self-assessment, state resources, and treatment options.
Free peer meetings worldwide: in-person, virtual, and telephone.
Free, anonymous groups. No dues. Show up with a desire to stop gambling, or to support someone who gambles.
Free peer meetings worldwide: in-person, virtual, and telephone.
Peer support for families and friends affected by someone’s gambling.
Country-by-country links curated by the UK National Gambling Helpline operator.
UK-focused advice, self-help tools, and service finder for gambling harm.
1. Call or chat a helpline
Trained advisers can listen, explain treatment options, and point you to local counselling or self-exclusion tools.
2. Attend a meeting
Gamblers Anonymous and SMART Recovery meetings (including online) give practical peer support. Loved ones can try Gam-Anon.
3. Block easy access
Use operator self-exclusion, bank gambling blocks, or free blockers while you build new habits.
4. If someone is in danger now
Use your local suicide or crisis line, or emergency services. This page is for gambling help, not emergency care.
Verified deep links for every country on the GetHelp homepage. Prefer the local helpline when one exists; otherwise use Gamblers Anonymous or GamCare’s international directory.
United States (US)
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (697-3738). Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat at ncpgambling.org.
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET)Official siteLocal extras
China (CN)
Hong Kong counselling hotline 183 4633. Mainland options vary; use GA virtual meetings and international directories.
Ping Wo Fund Gambling Counselling Hotline (Hong Kong)Official siteLocal extras
India (IN)
No dedicated national gambling helpline verified. Start with GA meetings (in-person / virtual / phone).
Russia (RU)
No verified national gambling helpline. Use GA virtual/phone meetings and GamCare’s international directory.
Brazil (BR)
Official Ministry of Health portal: self-test, CAPS/UBS guidance, and Meu SUS Digital telecare for betting harm.
Germany (DE)
Free German counselling 0800 137 27 00. Self-checks and local treatment links.
United Kingdom (GB)
Free UK helpline 0808 8020 133 (GamCare). Call, chat, or WhatsApp. 24/7.
National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)Official siteLocal extras
Mexico (MX)
National addiction helpline 800 911 2000 (includes problem gambling). CONADIC also lists treatment centres.
France (FR)
Anonymous French helpline 09 74 75 13 13 (daily 8h–2h) plus chat and CSAPA referrals.
Japan (JP)
Free 24/7 support call 0120-683-705.
Italy (IT)
Italian national green number 800 558 822 for gambling disorder counselling and local referrals.
Telefono Verde Gioco d’Azzardo (ISS)Official siteLocal extras
Canada (CA)
Canada uses provincial gambling helplines. RGC lists every province and territory.
Australia (AU)
Free counselling by phone or chat across Australia. 1800 858 858, 24/7.
South Korea (KR)
Korea Problem Gambling Agency helpline 1336 (nationwide). Online chat via Netline.
Spain (ES)
Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers. Helpline 900 200 225.
Poland (PL)
Polish behavioural-addiction helpline 801 889 880 (Instytut Psychologii Zdrowia). Gambling is covered.
Telefon zaufania uzależnienia behawioralneOfficial siteLocal extras
Iran (IR)
No verified national gambling helpline. GA virtual/phone meetings; for urgent emotional crisis use Behzisti 123.
South Africa (ZA)
Free 24/7 counselling 0800 006 008. WhatsApp/SMS HELP to 076 675 0710.
SARGF Responsible Gambling HelplineOfficial siteLocal extras
Argentina (AR)
Buenos Aires City free orientation line 0800-666-6006 for problem gambling (weekdays; chatbot 24h).
Saber Jugar — línea de orientación (CABA)Official siteLocal extras
Netherlands (NL)
Dutch national gambling help line 0800 24 000 22.
New Zealand (NZ)
Free 24/7 phone and text (8006). Māori, Pasifika, youth, and debt specialist lines available.
In crisis? Call SAMHSA National Helpline or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Not medical advice. Helpline hours and numbers change. Confirm details on the official site before you rely on them.