There are a number of great charities that are dedicated to help and support problematic gamblers and their friends and relatives. Here we have listed a few of charities you can contact if you think you or someone you know might need external help.
Administered and funded by the Responsible Gaming Trust, Gamble Aware aims to promote responsibility in gaming and offers a programme which seeks to minimise problem gaming and provides help and support for anyone affected.
GamCare is a registered charity that provides confidential telephone support and counselling to anyone who is affected by problem gaming. GamCare can be contacted on 0808 802 0133 (freephone) or by visiting their website.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gaming problem.