Get Help — Gambling Support Services in Ireland

If you feel that gambling has become a problem for you or someone close, asking for help is the first step. Ireland has several free and confidential services dedicated to gambling-related harm, for both players and their families.

Helplines

Gambling Care Ireland: 1800 936 725 (free and confidential). Live chat and email support are also available at gamblingcare.ie, run by trained counsellors.

Specialist services

Extern Problem Gambling, Dunlewey Addiction Services and the HSE's addiction services offer one-to-one counselling and group sessions across the country. Aware supports people whose mental health is affected by gambling.

Peer support

Gamblers Anonymous Ireland holds regular meetings in cities across the country and online. Sharing your story with people who have been through the same situation is often a powerful step.

Support for families

Families and partners are not forgotten. Gam-Anon and the same charities offer dedicated sessions to help loved ones understand the addiction and set healthy boundaries. Strictly 18+. For self-exclusion tools, see responsible gambling or close account.