For family and friends
To be able to support someone you care about, you must take care of yourself too. Our advice can help you get support for yourself, set boundaries and prioritise your wellbeing.
It can be difficult to know where to start when you want to help someone who gambles. Our advice gives practical steps, including how to communicate with them, the importance of celebrating progress, and what professional support is available if needed.
If you want to help someone who gambles, opening up and talking about gambling can be the first step towards getting them the right support. Our advice offers useful conversation starters about gambling.
Gambling harms can be anything that negatively impacts your life. The signs can often be hard to spot. Our advice can help you to understand what the signs of gambling harms are and the support available if someone you know is experiencing harm.
Many people experience financial difficulties because of gambling. Our advice can help you, or someone you know who gambles, keep track of expenses and direct you to support for debt and managing finances.
All gambling carries some risk. Our advice explains the risks associated with gambling, what types of gambling are most linked to gambling harms, and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing harm.
The minimum legal age for gambling in Great Britain is 18 and there are specific support providers for people under 18. Our advice can help parents and guardians have positive conversations with young people about gambling and direct you to the best support options.
Unfortunately, this service is for UK residents only. You can find out more about international support here.