BBC Newsline: Information and Support
If you or someone you know have been affected by issues featured in BBC Newsline on BBC One Northern Ireland, the following organisations may be able to help:
The National Gambling Helpline
The National Gambling Helpline, operated by GamCare offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling, or the gambling of friends or family.
Phone: 0808 8020 133
Information and advice for young people
Gam-Anon
Gam-Anon is a fellowship of men and women who have been affected by someone else’s gambling.
Visit the Gam-Anon website (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Visit the Gam-Anon website (Scotland)
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous provides a list of support meetings for promblem gamblers.
Visit the Gamblers Anonymous website (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Visit the Gamblers Anonymous website (Scotland)
Lifeline
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
