GamCare (National)
Wales
England
Scotland
National providers
Gamcare provide information, advice and support across England, Scotland and Wales to anyone affected by gambling-related harm, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via their helpline and digital services including Live Chat, WhatsApp & Facebook. They also provide peer support through their chatroom and forums.
Show opening hours
| Monday | 9am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Providers might offer support outside of these hours. The free National Gambling Helpline is also available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
Support settings
- Telephone
- Online
Support styles
- Risk assessment
- One-to-one sessions with a practitioner (various types of therapy available)
- Peer support
- Group sessions
- Online support via forums and chatrooms
- Support for family and friends
Service benefits
- Free, flexible help and support for anyone affected by gambling problems.
- They run the National Gambling Helpline, which is open 24/7.
- Access to a wide range of digital tools including an online forum, chatrooms and online peer support.
Additional information
- Under 18s support via their Young People's services.
- Their Women’s Pathway programme aims to reduce the harm women experience from their own gambling or the gambling of someone else.
- Translators available upon request.
This service is part of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) which provides free, confidential and personalised support for anyone affected by gambling.
On average, NGSN services can offer treatment within 5 to 9 working days of receiving the request.
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