Skip to content

Hertfordshire County Council

Support services in Hertfordshire

  • NHS East of England Gambling Service - get an assessment for access to free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), individual, couples and/or family therapy, psychiatric reviews, and peer support. 
  • Carers in Hertfordshire – for family, friends and carers. Discuss your practical and emotional concerns around caring. Share experiences with others, and find free workshops and training.
  • Breakeven - free telephone or online counselling for gambling related issues.
  • The Living Room - life-changing support for those struggling
    with a gambling addiction, and for family and friends affected by it.
  • Citizens Advice - free confidential advice to help you with financial,
    legal and gambling-related issues.
  • Money Advice Unit - expert advice on managing your finances
    and dealing with debt to help you regain control.
  • Hertfordshire Viewpoint - a charity providing peer support and
    advocacy for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health
    challenges.

 

National support services

  • National Gambling Support Network - free, confidential and tailored advice for people struggling with gambling, and people who are worried about someone else’s gambling. Find the right support based on your situation, location and support preferences - available 24/7.
  • National Gambling Helpline - call or chat online to an advisor for one-on-one confidential advice and support - available 24/7.
  • Primary Care Gambling Service - self-referral support and therapy services for anyone suffering with gambling harms, including family members and friends.

 

Self help options

GamCare Recovery Toolkit offers online practical tools and strategies to help you stop or reduce your gambling, including:

  • blocking software
  • self-exclusion information
  • money and debt management advice
  • online peer support
  • chatrooms
  • self-guided workbooks and support tools.

Rate this page