Helplines
GamCare
GamCare offer provide free, confidential advice and emotional support, alongisde signposting to further sources of specialist help for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Call 0808 8020 133 for free, chat to a GamCare advisor, use the GamCare online forum or GamCare online chat rooms.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Find out more from the GamCare website.
Services
Chapter One
Chapter One is an organisation that provides information to help you understand the causes of gambling harm, and where to access the right help, whether it is for you or someone you are worried about.
Find out more on the Chapter One website.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope website.
Digital tools
Gamban
Gamban is a software which once installed on your devices (up to 15 devices) will block access to thousands of gambling websites and apps.
To download Gamban for free, free simply contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit the GamCare Forum.
Find out more from the Gamban website.
Gamble Aware
Gamble Aware have developed a short self-assessment quiz. This quiz will give you an insight into how gambling might be affecting you, or someone you care about. Once complete, you will be provided with tailored support should you want it.
Access the gambling quiz or find out more on the Gamble Aware website.
GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is a free tool that allows people to self-exclude from all GB-licensed gambling websites for a period of time. Registering for GAMSTOP will block you from logging into or setting up gambling accounts.
Register for the GAMSTOP tool or find out more on the GAMSTOP website.
Toolkits and guides
GamCare: Recovery toolkit
GamCare have developed a recovery toolkit, which provides information and support to people affected by gambling. It offers practical tools and resources available.
Access GamCare recovery toolkit or find out more on the GamCare website.
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation have developed a guide on gambling and mental health. This provides information on problem gambling, the causes, how problem gambling can affect mental health, ways to help yourself and what if you're affected by someone's gambling.
Read the gambling and mental health guide or find out more on the Mental Health Foundation website.