Independent support

Help with gambling, right now

You can talk to someone without making a complaint. These services are independent of this website.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger

In the UK or Ireland, call 999 or 112. Elsewhere, use your local emergency number. This website is not monitored and cannot respond to an emergency.

UK and Ireland · Emotional support

Samaritans

If things feel overwhelming, you can talk to someone, free, any time of day or night.

116 123Other ways to contact Samaritans ↗
England and Scotland · Gambling support

National Gambling Helpline

Free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GamCare also provides online support.

0808 8020 133Visit GamCare ↗
Wales · Gambling support

Welsh gambling helpline

The Gambling Commission lists this number for Wales, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

0808 2819 265Check the current support details ↗
Northern Ireland · Gambling support

Dunlewey

Gambling helpline, 24 hours a day, every day. Support is also available for people affected by someone else’s gambling.

08000 886 725Visit Dunlewey ↗
Republic of Ireland · Gambling support

Dunlewey

Gambling helpline, 24 hours a day, every day. You can call about your own gambling or someone else’s.

1800 936 725Visit Dunlewey ↗
If you are under 18

You can still ask for help

Speak to a trusted adult or an independent support service. Dunlewey lists services for young people and families. Do not enter your case or medical details to this website.

See Dunlewey’s support services ↗

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