People with gambling problems may find it difficult
to deal with the problem on their own. Talking to someone is one way to
work through the problem.
Gambler’s Help Services offers a number of free counselling services
including:
Find your nearest Gambler’s Help Services.
Gambler's Helpline is a free, confidential 24 hour, seven day a week service with professional counsellors available for confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals. Access to interpreters is available for Non-English speaking callers.
Gambler's Help Line FREECALL 1800 156 789
Gambler's Help Line FREECALL 1800 777 706 (TTY for the hearing impaired only)
You can access free problem gambling counselling face-to-face for either a one-off session or to gain ongoing support to help deal with a gambling problem.
Gambler's Help Services will arrange a bilingual counsellor or an interpreter to be available for Non-English speaking clients.
Most Gambler's Help Services also offer financial counselling, support groups and counselling for couples. Find out the details of your closest Gambler's Help Services.
Financial counsellors are available through the Gamblers Help Services for information, advice and counselling for financial problems caused by problem gambling. Gambler's Help staff can refer problem gamblers, their families and friends to specialist financial counsellors. Click here to find out the details of your closest Gambler's Help Services.
At times, the families and friends of problem gamblers may need support to help deal with the impact of problem gambling.
Family members and friends can also access free Gambler's Help counselling services. Click here to find out the details of your closest Gambler's Help Services.