Who can help with gambling problems?
Anyone in NSW can talk to a trained counsellor about their own, or someone else’s gambling problem….NSW Gambling Help Online – 1800 858 858
- Qualified and experienced counsellors answer calls and offer guidance to callers who may be in crisis.
- Counsellors help callers who are unsure if they have a gambling problem.
How can we solve the gambling problem?
10 tips to stop gambling addiction
- Plan ahead to avoid boredom.
- Live your life one day at a time.
- Do something completely different.
- Rekindle an old hobby.
- Be especially vigilant leading up to special events.
- Find ways that help you cope better with stress.
- Remind yourself that to gamble is to lose.
How can I stop gambling in Australia?
- Identify that you have a problem or are at risk of developing a problem.
- Talk to someone you trust about your gambling such as a close friend, family member, religious or community leader, GP, or other health professional.
- Call the Gambling Help hotline (1800 858 858)
- Contact a support group such as Gamblers Anonymous.
What does the gambling helpline do?
The National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-522-4700) is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential. This hotline connects callers to local health and government organizations that can assist with their gambling addiction.
How do you help someone with a gambling addiction?
Here are a few steps to help someone who has a gambling addiction:
- Ask them if a problem exists.
- Encourage them to get help. And remember, you can’t make someone ready to change — but discussing it is the first important step.
- Be honest with them and gently talk about how their actions make you feel.
How do I block myself from gambling?
Self-exclusion. Self-exclusion typically involves asking a gambling operator, casino or betting shop, for example, to exclude you from gambling with them over a set period of time. This means that you will be refused service at the locations, online and offline, from which you are self-excluded.
