If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues our programme on gambling has raised you may find some of the following links and help lines useful.
GAMCARE (UK)
UK charity GamCare offers online information, and confidential advice, support and counselling through its national helpline and counselling service.
National Helpline: 0845 6000 133
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS (WORLDWIDE)
"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 gambling problem."
Tel: 08700 50 88 80 (England and Wales)
08700 50 88 81 (Scottish helpline)
THE GORDON HOUSE ASSOCIATION
Gordon House is a specialist provider of residential treatment for addicted gamblers. Gambling problems can also be discussed, privately and confidentially, via the website.
Tel: 01384 241 292 (for residential treatment)
NATIONAL DEBT LINE
A national helpline for people in debt, giving self-help advice, counselling and support over the telephone. They do not see people face to face. Callers are encouraged to ring back with further queries. free information packs are available. No SAE is required.
Tel: 0808 808 4000
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
You can get free help and advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau or the Trading Standards Department of your local authority. Some have Money Advice Centres, which deal specifically with financial problems. You can get your local Bureau telephone number from the phonebook or access the CAB website.
Real Story: Taking a Gamble - BBC ONE, Monday, 3 April, 2006 at 1930 BST.
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