Compulsive and Problem Gambling

Need help?

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you are in distress, call or text 988 or chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ to receive free and confidential support. The 988 Lifeline will connect you with a local crisis center that provides emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people in crisis or emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or chat online at https://www.crisistextline.org/ to receive free and confidential support from a trained volunteer crisis counselor. The Crisis Text Line is available to anyone experiencing painful emotions or needing support.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free and confidential treatment referral and information, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Gamblers Anonymous: Call the Florida hotline number 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542) to speak to someone about your problem gambling. Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who have a compulsive gambling problem that meet regularly to share experiences to solve their problem and help others recover.

Additional Resources

Have A Game Plan: Have A Game Plan is a public service campaign that provides education to people about responsible sports betting.

Gam-Anon: Gam-Anon provides support to those affected by another person’s gambling problem.

GamBlock: GamBlock is software that blocks access to online gambling.