Addiction - Help is available
Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 March 2025Gambling Harms – GP practice accreditation
The GP’s at this practice are trained to listen without judgement and can provide you with support and details on how to access treatment. Speak to any of our staff for more information or call the National Gambling Helpline for free, confidential and personalised support 24/7.
0808 8020 133
NHS Addiction Support - Gambling
Help for problems with gambling - NHS
Supporting your recovery – Northern Gambling Service
The NHS Northern Gambling Service (also known as the Northern Gambling Clinic) provides specialist addiction therapy and recovery to people affected by gambling addiction, as well as those with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal feelings. We also provide help to people close to those with gambling addiction, such as family, partners, and carers.
Beacon Counselling Trust (Gambling support)
Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) is a North West based education, treatment and support charity, which employs fully qualified therapists who have extensive experience working in the area of mild to moderate mental health to support individuals on our Merseyside based suicide bereavement programme and our North West based gambling harms programme.
Be Gamble Aware
Free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling. If you need help right away, call or live chat with an Adviser now through the National Gambling Treatment Service - available 24/7 for advice and help finding the right support.
0808 8020 133
GamCare is part of the National Gambling Support Network
The National Gambling Support Network, formerly known as ‘The National Gambling Treatment Service’, is a group of organisations across Great Britain that provide free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who’s experiencing harm from gambling, as well as those affected by someone else’s gambling. Wherever someone makes contact throughout this network, these providers work alongside each other through referral pathways to deliver the most appropriate package of care for individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling and for those who are impacted by someone else’s gambling.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same.
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 9177 650
NHS Drink Free Days
Make a pledge to take a few days off and you’re more likely to follow it through and reach your goals. Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. Understand more about your current drinking and risk levels as it common for people to underestimate how much they drink.
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Drinkaware's range of online tools can help you understand your drinking, track your drinks and change your habits.
Change Grow Live – This is Sefton's commissioned provider for drugs and alcohol
We help adults and families who are struggling with drugs or alcohol. Our services can support you through your journey to recovery. We can also give you advice about reducing the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol.
Telephone: 0151 203 975