Gambling Support Groups Brisbane
It's not just gamblers that need support; it's also those around them. If someone close to you is experiencing harm from gambling, we can help you with free information, advice and support. For immediate help call Gambler's Help on 1800 858 858.
A person's gambling behaviour can have social, physical and financial impacts on those who are close to them. It's estimated that for every person who experiences severe harm because of their gambling, up to six other people are negatively affected.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a voluntary self-help group run by recovering problem gamblers to assist other problem gamblers. It is based on the same 12-step program, established by Alcoholics Anonymous, and advocates complete abstinence from gambling, one day at a time. Gambling support Call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for a free and confidential 24 hour counselling and referral service for people concerned about their own, or someone else's, gambling. The Gambling Help service is a free, confidential, face-to-face help service which operates during business hours across Queensland. A support group is a small group of people who meet regularly to discuss personal experiences, problems and strategies for coping with being a mental health consumer. Some support groups meet online however a number of groups meet face-to-face on specific issues. In the Nepean Blue Mountains region there are support groups for.
Whether it's your partner, child, parent, workmate or friend, the behaviour and consequences of problem gambling can have a significant impact.
Looking after yourself
Find out ways to remain healthy and help yourself, which is as important as it is to help someone who experiences problems with gambling.
Looking after your finances
We outline tips for partners, family and friends and also recommend speaking with a financial counsellor when deciding how to approach money issues.
Looking out for your children
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Studies have shown that children of people with gambling problems are far more likely to have gambling problems themselves later in life.
Getting help
You can also call Gambler's Help on 1800 858 858 or Gambler's Help Youthline on 1800 262 376 for free, confidential, professional advice and support. These phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you would like to chat live with a counsellor online, visit gambling help online. This service is also available 24/7.
Find out more about the many ways to get help, including help for young people. You can also get the support from others in our online community here.
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* Based on the 2017–18 Gambler’s Help client outcomes survey. 91% of surveyed clients indicated they would recommend the service to others at a six month follow up survey.