additional support options and resources
This page includes a number of additional support options and resources.
The links to other support organisations and resources on this page do not imply endorsement by krysallis or GamCare.
Self Assessment Tool
GamCare Self-Help Workbook
self exclusion and online blocks
Putting barriers to gambling in place can be helpful, alongside support and treatment, in your recovery journey.
Gamstop
An online self-exclusion scheme.
Gamban
Software for blocking online sites and apps.
MOSES
(Multi Operator Self Exclusions Scheme) Self exclusion from betting shops
Playing Safe
Self exclusion from casinos-SENSE
Opt-in to Self Exclude
Further information on self-exclusion from land based gambling premises including arcades and bingo hall
GamCare Self Help
Further online blocks.
gambling support
GamCare
Free information advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
National Gambling helpline 08088 020133, live chat, group chat, forum and self help resources.
Gordon Moody
Therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.
Gambling Therapy
Practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including a free GT app.
Gamblers Anonymous
Fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other.
Smart Recovery
Mutual aid and tools and techniques to support recovery.
support for affected others
GamCare
Free information advice and support for anyone affected by someone else’s problem gambling. National Gambling helpline 08088 020133.
GamAnon
Meetings for anyone who has been affected by a loved one’s gambling problem.
managing finances and debt
It maybe useful for you to let someone else, you trust, be in charge of your money in the short term or to help you budget your money. There are also bank accounts and apps that allow you to block online gambling payments. If you are struggling with debt the following organisations can help.
National Debtline
0808 808 4000
Money Advice Service
0300 500 5000
Citizens Advice
StepChange
0800 138 1111
crisis support
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or taking your life, please contact 999 or attend A and E for emergency assistance.
Other valuable crisis support resources are listed below.
Stay Alive App
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
This free app is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
Samaritans
Call 116 123 – 24 hour free helpline
email jo@samaritans.org
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably
A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide.
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm- midnight, 365 days a year
Advice and webchat
Papyrus
HOPElineUK 0800 068 41 41
Txt 07786 209697
email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, weekends: 2pm-10pm & bank holidays: 2pm-5pm
Prevention of young suicide. Help and advice for a young person experiencing suicidal thoughts. Support and advice if you are worried that a young person maybe thinking of suicide.
“Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help, it’s a strength not a weakness, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!”
krysallis GamCare service user