ARA Recovery for All
South West England, WalesProviders might offer support outside of these hours. The free National Gambling Helpline is also available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
ARA provide free, non-judgemental gambling help and support for anyone affected by a gambling problem. They offer confidential advice and counselling, relapse prevention support, lived experience groups, affected others support, support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities and a Young People Service.
ARA are available over the phone, online, and through in person one-to-one or group settings. They also provide awareness training sessions for professionals.
Support styles
- One-to-one sessions with a practitioner.
- Peer support.
- Group sessions.
- Various structured treatment approaches including counselling, housing, education, employment.
- Support for family and friends.
- Prison resettlement.
- Armed forces support.
Support settings
- Telephone
- Online
- Face-to-face
Service benefits
- Holistic and structured support.
- Empowerment.
Additional information
- Ara offer a Young People’s programme for 11-19 year olds across the whole of Wales and South-West England.
- Culturally informed therapeutic services, including South Asian communities.
- Treatment length varies from person to person.
The National Gambling Support Network
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.