gambling harms special GAMBLING SUPPORT

Are you or a loved one struggling with gambling? There are plenty of organisations and people out there who can help.

GamCare

GamCare runs the National Gambling Hotline where they support both people suffering from gambling addiction as well as people whose loved one may have a problem. You can contact them in several ways, whether that’s a phone call, a Whatsapp or by joining a group chat with people in a similar situation as you.

gamcare.org.uk | 0808 8020 133

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. This can be if you are suffering from with gambling harms or if you are struggling with a loved one’s addiction. Call them for free 24/7 or head to their website for resources.

samaritans.org.uk | 116 123

Debt Help Scotland Free

Get free, confidential and impartial advice on money and debt problems from this independent service. There is a ton of information about debt on their website and they operate a MondaySaturday helpline for anyone struggling with debt problems, including if this relates to gambling.

stepchange.org | 0800 138 1111

Glasgow City Gambling Harms

This project aims: to connect people in Glasgow who are suffering harms from their own or somebody else’s gambling towards sources of support; to raise awareness of gambling harms as a serious public health issue; to provide some basic advice and materials to frontline workers who support Glasgow citizens; to offer an overview of work being done in Glasgow to reduce gambling harms and to challenge stigma associated with gambling harms.

glasgowcitygamblingharms.org

Citizens Advice Scotland

From 2022-2025, Citizens Advice Scotland are offering free training to different organisations on identifying and supporting people affected by gambling harms and how to be an advocate for your community. If you want to find out how you or your community can get involved, email them.

GamblingSupport@scottishcabs.org.uk

Gambling Commission Scotland

The Gambling Commission is the regulator for gambling across the UK. This means you can report gambling establishments if you think they are participating in illegal activities. They also offer support and hands-on advice. Some of this advice includes how to switch off gambling adverts from Youtube and how to block gambling transactions through your bank.

gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players

The Scottish Gambling Education Hub

The hub’s mission is for every young person in Scotland to have access to gambling education and prevention opportunities. They support young people’s health and wellbeing by promoting awareness of gambling harms through training, peer education, peer theatre, and more.

gamblingeducationhub.fastforward.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous Scotland

Gamblers Anonymous is a free-to-join fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement is a desire to stop gambling. They have regular meetings in Toryglen, the Gorbals and Shawlands. gascotland.org | 0370 050 8881