GamCare (East Midlands)
East MidlandsProviders might offer support outside of these hours. The free National Gambling Helpline is also available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
GamCare East Midlands provide face to face, telephone, digital, and online psychosocial and recovery support interventions (at Tier 2 and Tier 3) to support people impacted by gambling across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.
The service delivers prevention, early intervention, engagement and outreach activities to reach and support individuals, communities, partners and professionals.
Support styles
- Risk assessment
- One-to-one sessions with a practitioner (various types of therapy available)
- Peer support
- Group sessions
- Support for family and friends
Support settings
- Telephone
- Remote
- Face-to-face
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
- Translators available upon request.
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.