Helplines and resources for problem gambling support in the
United States and
Canada.
Please verify current availability directly with each service.
Need help now? Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-800-522-4700 (also 1-800-MY-RESET) — free and confidential.
Operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
Sports betting and online gambling are legal and expanding across the United States.
As of 2025, over 30 states have legalised sports betting in some form. Canada completed
legalisation of single-event sports betting nationally in 2021. Both countries have
established support infrastructure for problem gambling.
Phone numbers and services listed below are sourced from the NCPG and provincial
government websites. We recommend checking directly with each service to confirm current
availability and contact details.
United States — National Resources
National Problem Gambling Helpline — NCPG
The primary national resource for anyone in the US affected by problem gambling.
Provides confidential support, crisis intervention, and referrals to local treatment
services in every state. 📞 1-800-522-4700 |
📞 1-800-MY-RESET
Also available via text and online chat —
ncpgambling.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are in crisis or experiencing severe emotional distress, dial or text
988 for immediate, confidential support. Not gambling-specific,
but available to anyone in acute distress in the US. 📞 988
Gamblers Anonymous — United States
Peer-support group meetings across all 50 states using the 12-step programme.
Free to attend — in-person, virtual, and local meetings listed by state and city. gamblersanonymous.org
Gam-Anon — Support for Family & Friends
Sister organisation of Gamblers Anonymous, providing peer support specifically for
family members and friends affected by someone else's gambling problem. gam-anon.org
Kindbridge — Teletherapy for Gambling Disorders
A specialised telehealth provider connecting people with professional mental health
support for gambling and gaming disorders. Offers remote therapy sessions. kindbridge.com
Algamus — Residential Gambling Treatment
Specialises in residential treatment programmes for gambling addiction, for those
who need intensive clinical support. algamus.org
Gamtalk — Online Peer Support Forum
A free online peer-support community for people struggling with gambling. Text-based
forum available without registration for anonymous support. getevive.com/gamtalk
United States — State Resources
Most states with legal gambling operate their own helplines alongside the national
1-800-522-4700 number. The NCPG website provides direct links to local resources in
every state at
ncpgambling.org.
New Jersey
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey 📞 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) 800gambler.org
New York
New York Council on Problem Gambling 📞 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
Text: HOPENY to 467369 nyproblemgambling.org
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Problem Gambling Helpline 📞 1-800-848-1880 pacouncil.com
Nevada
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling 📞 1-800-522-4700 (national line) nevadacouncil.org
Michigan
Michigan Gaming Control Board — Responsible Gaming 📞 1-800-270-7117 michigan.gov/mgcb
For all other states, visit
ncpgambling.org
for a full directory of state councils and local resources.
Self-Exclusion in the United States
There is no national self-exclusion programme in the US equivalent to the UK's GAMSTOP.
Self-exclusion operates at the state and operator level:
Each state's gaming regulator manages a state-level exclusion list for land-based casinos
Online operators (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, etc.) each have self-exclusion within
their own platform
Some states require online operators to cross-reference against the state exclusion list
To self-exclude online, look for "Responsible Gambling" in your account settings on each
platform, or contact their customer support directly.
Canada — National & Cross-Province Resources
Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)
Canada's leading responsible gambling organisation, providing research, education,
and public resources. Their website also provides a helpful guide specifically for
Canadians seeking support. responsiblegambling.org — Help for Canadians
CAMH — Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and a leading research centre for
addiction, including gambling disorders. Affiliated with the University of Toronto. camh.ca
Switchboard (GTA): 📞 416-535-8501
Toll-free: 📞 1-800-463-2338
Gambling Therapy — Online Support
Free online support forums and groups for people affected by gambling problems,
including support for family and friends. Available internationally. gamblingtherapy.org
RecoverMe App
A mobile app that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools to
help manage gambling urges and prevent relapse. Use code RECOVERME100
to access for free.
Available on iOS and Android — search "RecoverMe" in your app store.
Canada — Provincial Helplines
Each province operates its own gambling helpline. Numbers below are sourced from
provincial government and health authority websites — please verify current details
directly with each service.
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Ontario
ConnexOntario — free and confidential, service available in 170 languages 📞 1-866-531-2600
Webchat and email also available at
connexontario.ca
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British Columbia
BC Problem Gambling Help Line 📞 1-888-795-6111
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Alberta
Alberta Problem Gambling Resources Network 📞 1-866-461-1259 aglc.ca
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Quebec
Quebec Gambling: Help and Referral 📞 1-800-461-0140
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Manitoba
Manitoba Addictions Help Line — Problem Gambling 📞 1-800-463-1554
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline 📞 1-800-306-6789
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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line 📞 1-888-429-8167
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New Brunswick
New Brunswick Gambling Information Line 📞 1-800-461-1234
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Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland Problem Gambling Help Line 📞 1-888-899-4357
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Prince Edward Island
PEI Problem Gambling Help Line 📞 1-855-255-4255
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Northwest Territories
NWT General Help Line 📞 1-800-661-0844
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Nunavut
Kamatsiaqtut Help Line 📞 1-800-265-3333
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Yukon
Yukon Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services 📞 1-866-456-3838