• Gambling Addiction Support Group
• Gambling Addiction Support Groups Near Me

1. Other UK organizations that can help you find the support you need include the National Problem Gambling Clinic, and GamCare, which runs the National Gambling Helpline and also provides face-to-face counselling. Support groups are often very affordable and many of them are even free to join.
2. A list of Groups currently holding physical meetings can be found here. Many online meetings are still taking place. For information on individual Groups, please visit the meeting-finder find-a-meeting/. For a list of online meetings select Online from the dropdown.

“Throughout most of my teenage years and continuing on into most of my twenties, I struggled on and off with gambling: mostly on sports betting, which manifested into Casino games – namely roulette and for a time, online slots. But at the height of my addiction, I was chaotically betting on pretty much everything. I tried giving up, but I always found myself back at square one.

I really needed help.

I was going through a tough time, and my lack of real awareness and attention to detail was affecting me privately and at work. This led to a diagnosis of ADHD and became the first big step in moving forward, as it led to me to taking an interest in how the brain works and how important self-care is. I recognised, that if I could just understand why it is I behave the way I do, then I would hold the power to tackle the problem thoroughly and through a fresh way of thinking.

Scotland Debt Solutions has been helping Scottish residents out of debt since 1989, and can provide the financial assistance you need when coping with gambling addiction. We will identify your best options in dealing with your debt, and ensure you take the right steps to financial recovery.

A colleague at work was training to be a Life Coach and asked if I wanted free coaching, as part of her qualification. It was a process that would change my life: I felt fresh, clear, focused and empowered. I realised my gambling habit for what it was (an addictive and destructive habit) that needed positive, specific and tailored action.

I safe-guarded my finances; I put blocking software on all of my devices; I became healthier mentally and physically.

I gave up gambling and felt free.

As the days and months passed, I made a promise to myself that if I could go two years without gambling, I would help others who are struggling. Five years later, I’m well into that commitment:

I volunteered for Gambling Therapy, on their online chat: a charity that offers practical and emotional support to gamblers worldwide.

I have also been quite active on Instagram, where you will find short, one minute videos offering my own tips and advice on how to give up gambling.

And I have a blog: where I can dig deep and reflect honestly with limited distractions.”

Welcome to The Nicholas Mills Foundation, operating as the not for profit charity DrugFAM

WE PROVIDE A LIFELINE OF SAFE AND CARING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND PARTNERS AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRUG, ALCOHOL OR GAMBLING PROBLEMS.

During this time of Covid-19, DrugFAM is continuing all of its support services by using online communications technology for its support groups, one-to-one consultations and conferences. If it’s not possible for you to access our services online, then our phone line is always there for you from 9am-9pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• Quarterly Support Groups
• Our Annual Conference
• The BEYOND Project – Support for bereaved young people aged 18-30.

• Schools
• Rehabs
• Prisons
• Community Groups
• Corporates
• Prison Art Competiton

We provide a seven day a week lifeline of safe, caring and professional support to families, friends, partners and significant others who are struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one’s addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling. We also support those bereaved by drugs, alcohol, gambling and related causes.

Through our range of services, which also include education and awareness, we support families to break free from the cycle of addiction and rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to what we do because we know it makes a difference.

Thank you for finding us, we are here for you.

Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE, Founder of DrugFAM and full-time volunteer.

It is hard to put into words what a difference DrugFAM has made in my life and I am so grateful to Elizabeth and her team for all their kindness and support. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I wanted to say a huge thank you for your lovely welcome last night: I nearly turned back so thank you. I felt better when I left and I don’t know why. Finally I feel less alone.

It really helped speaking to you yesterday and I feel like a big weight has been lifted today. Thank you for listening and for your understanding. It's great to know the helpline is there for support whenever I need it. I honestly don't know what I would have done without it.

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DrugFAM really are a lifeline - it's so huge .... what you do for me. I know no one else I can talk to and the situation at home is even more difficult to cope with due to the lockdown.

Gambling Addiction Support Groups Near Me

Thank you so much for your email and all the helpful links.

Thank you so much for genuinely listening to me and helping massively.