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Get Help with Gambling — Ireland Resources

If you are worried about your gambling or someone close to you, help is available and you do not have to handle it alone. Ireland has free and confidential support services that you can reach by phone, online chat or in person. The first call is always the hardest, but the people on the other end of the line have heard it all before and they will not judge you.

This page lists the main hotlines, online services and self-help resources you can use today. It also explains the self-exclusion options offered by Gransino so you can put hard limits on your play right now. 18++ only. Helpline: Gambling Care Ireland 1800 936 725.

Helplines and chat support

The main free helpline is Gambling Care Ireland 1800 936 725. Calls are confidential and free of charge. Many providers also offer online chat and email support if you prefer not to call.

Specialist counselling is available for both the person who gambles and their family. Many services are open evenings and weekends.

Self-help tools

Self-assessment questionnaires help you take stock of where you are. Online forums let you talk to people who have been there themselves.

Apps that block gambling sites and payments at your bank add a useful extra barrier when you need it most.

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You don't have to face this alone

Free and confidential support: Gambling Care Ireland 1800 936 725.

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