Wherever you are in the world, and whatever language you speak – you are not alone.
Gambling Therapy is a text-based service that provides emotional and practical to anyone in the world who is struggling as a result of gambling.
is provided in more than 200 languages through a combination of native speaking advisers and translation software tools.
It can be confusing and difficult to find help when you are in distress and you may find that using a text-based service could make it easier to take that first step.
Our experienced Gambling Therapy advisers are ready to offer advice and , and wherever possible will help you to find local resources.
The live one-to-one service is available from 9am to 2am weekdays and 10am to 10pm at the weekend.
There is no need to give your real name or email address – you can remain anonymous if you wish.
The Gambling Therapy website (link opens in a new window) also provides access to a number of weekly text-based peer groups. For some people these groups may be a stepping-stone towards ing a real-life group, but for others – these online groups may form an ongoing part of gambling recovery.
Friends and family
Gambling Therapy also provides a number of services directly aimed at those ing or coping with someone who gambles.
Being a friend or family member of a gambler can be difficult and lonely – it is so important to find for yourself if you are going to be able to help the person you care about.
As well as the one-to-one helpline service, Gambling Therapy also offers groups and an area of the forum specifically established to enable friends and family of gamblers to find .
Find out more or Gambling Therapy here (link opens in a new window).