If you have been affected by gambling, money worries, debt, stress, or concerns about someone else’s gambling, support is available.
Gambling Harm Support
National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)
Free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling harms, including family members and friends.
- 24-hour confidential helpline
- Information, advice and referral to specialist support services
📞 0808 8020 133
🌐 www.gamcare.org.uk
GamCare Scotland
Support for people experiencing gambling-related harm.
- One-to-one support
- Counselling and treatment
- Group support
- Money guidance service
- Way Forward Programme for Women (7-week online support programme)
📞 0131 261 5220
📧 scotland@gamcare.org.uk
🌐 www.gamcare.org.uk
Gamblers Anonymous Scotland
- Peer support meetings for people who want to stop gambling
Citizens Advice Gambling Support Service
- Advice on gambling-related debt
- Housing, employment and relationship issues linked to gambling harm
📞 0800 328 1131
🕒 Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm
🌐 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Counselling and Recovery Support
The RCA Trust
Provides confidential support for people affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health issues and related challenges.
- One-to-one counselling (online or in person)
- Group counselling (online or in person)
- Support for people affected by someone else’s gambling
📞 0141 887 0880
📧 info@rcatrust.org.uk
🌐 www.rcatrust.org.uk
Support for Women Experiencing Gambling Harm
AILA
- Live chat support
- Group support
- Lived experience stories and resources
New Beginnings at Betknowmore UK
- Weekly online support group for 10 weeks
- Followed by 10 weeks of online wellbeing support sessions
- Referral form available through the Betknowmore UK website
Support for People Affected by Someone Else’s Gambling
The RCA Trust
- One-to-one counselling (online or in person)
📞 0141 887 0880
📧 info@rcatrust.org.uk
GamCare Scotland
- Way Forward Programme for Women
- One-to-one counselling
- 24/7 gambling support helpline
📞 0131 261 5220
🌐 www.gamcare.org.uk#
Gam Anon
Support for partners, family members and friends affected by gambling harm.
- Online group meetings
- Peer support
GamFam
Support for family members and affected others.
- Information and resources
- Peer support
Support for People Experiencing Gambling Harm and Homelessness
Cyrenians – Chances
- One-to-one support for people aged 16+
- Group support
📞 07983 137239
📧 chances@cyrenians.scot
🌐 www.cyrenians.scot
Mental Health and Emotional Support
Breathing Space
Confidential support for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood or depression.
📞 0800 83 85 87
🌐 www.breathingspace.scot
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support for anyone experiencing distress.
📞 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
📧 jo@samaritans.org
🌐 www.samaritans.org
NHS 24
Urgent mental health and health advice.
📞 111
🌐 www.nhsinform.scot
Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH)
Information, resources and support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Debt and Financial Advice
Citizens Advice Scotland
Free, confidential advice on:
- Debt
- Benefits
- Housing
- Employment
- Money issues
📞 0800 028 1456
🌐 www.cas.org.uk
StepChange Debt Charity
Free debt advice and practical financial support.
📞 0800 138 1111
🌐 www.stepchange.org
Money Advice Scotland
Free and impartial debt and money advice.
📞 0141 572 0237
🌐 www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk#
GamCare Money Guidance Service
Support for people experiencing gambling-related financial difficulties and debt.
📞 0131 261 5220 (via GamCare Scotland)
Young People and Gambling Harm
Fast Forward
- Education sessions in schools
- Youth Fund for peer-led gambling projects
- Resources and newsletters
📧 sgeh@fastforward.org.uk
Contact: Lauren Heaney, Programme Manager, Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm
Emergency Support
Emergency Services
If you or somebody else is at immediate risk of harm, call:
📞 999
NHS 24
For urgent health or mental health concerns that are not emergencies:
📞 111