What they do

Gambling Help Online's wide range of counselling services, self-help programs, and online/in-person peer support groups can help you understand your gambling habits, build coping strategies, and find ongoing support options that work for you.

For example, you can:

• Speak with a professional counsellor via 1800 858 858, online chat, or email
• Learn about gambling and read about signs it's becoming a problem
• Take an online assessment to see where you are with your gambling
• Set gambling goals and find peer support
• Find ways to maintain change.

Who they're for

Gambling Help Online can help you or someone you care about who might be:

• Spending more money and time than intended on gambling
• Feeling guilty and ashamed about gambling
• Having arguments with friends or family about gambling
• Lying or stealing to get money for gambling
• Thinking about gambling every day
• Trying to win back losses
• Missing important things such as work, family time or appointments because of gambling
• Getting into debt or struggling financially due to gambling.

How to contact

You can contact Gambling Help Online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via:

• Phone: 1800 858 858
• Online chat
• Email
• Click here for First Nations gambling support.

Alternatively, you can:

• Take an online self-assessment to learn more about your gambling behaviours
• Sign up for Gambling Help Online's free SMS support service
• Connect with an online or in-person peer support group
• Explore and join Gambling Help Online's forums
• Read real stories of people who've overcome gambling addictions
• Browse and try a self-help learning module.

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