Gambling becomes a problem when you have trouble stopping.
Find Gambling Help for Canadians
Feel like you might benefit from talking to someone? You have options.
Find a gambling counsellor
A gambling counsellor can help you navigate this – no matter what stage you’re at. It’s completely free, confidential, and anonymous. Find a counsellor in your area now.
Visit Gambling Therapy
Gambling Therapy is a free, global online service offering practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.
Visit GamTalk
Want to share your experience with someone online? Visit GamTalk to connect with people who have been through this before.
Download the RecoverMe App
RecoverMe is a mobile app that helps you manage a gambling problem. The app uses cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and different support tools in helping to manage urges and prevent lapses in your gambling. Use the code RECOVERME100 to use the app for free.
Call a Helpline
Toll Free Gambling Help Phone Numbers
- Alberta Problem Gambling Resources Network
1-866-461-1259 - British Columbia Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-795-6111 - Quebec Gambling: Help and Referral
1-800-461-0140 - Manitoba Addictions Help Line – Problem Gambling
1-800-463-1554 - Newfoundland Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-899-4357 - New Brunswick Gambling Information Line
1-800-461-1234 - Northwest Territories General Help Line
1-800-661-0844 - Nova Scotia Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-347-8888 - Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line
1-800-265-3333 - Ontario ConnexOntario Help Line
1-866-531-2600 - Prince Edward Island Problem Gambling Help Line
1-855-255-4255 - Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-306-6789 - Yukon Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services
1-866-456-3838
If you’re in Ontario, you can also reach out to:
This helpline is a free and confidential service in Ontario, Canada and is available 24/7 with service in 170 languages. They can help by:
- Providing information about counselling services and support in your community
- Booking your first appointment with a treatment provider
- Listening, offering support, and providing strategies to help you meet your goals
CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.
www.camh.ca
CAMH Switchboard
From the GTA: 416 535-8501
Toll-free: 1 800 463-2338
To Access CAMH Clinical Services
416 535-8501, press 21.
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