Gambling Support Helpline

Provided by Government of British Columbia

Multilingual telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The B.C. Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. Free treatment and support services are also available for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling. The program offers:
  • A 24-hour, toll-free Gambling Support Line: 1-888-795-6111
  • Free community-based counselling services through contracted agencies and qualified counsellors www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca, a web site that provides information on gambling and gambling addiction (including the odds of winning and myths about normal gambling behaviour)
  • Province-wide education and awareness services
  • Brochures, help-line stickers and posters promoting responsible gambling and the Gambling Support BC Program available at casinos, commercial bingo halls and lottery retail outlets
  • Advertising and marketing standards for the gambling industry
  • Research
  • Education and training in problem gambling issues to addiction counsellors and allied professionals throughout the province

1-888-795-6111

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content...

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Province-wide

Ways to Access
  • Provided by phone

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