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Gambling Supports

If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about their play, free and confidential support is just a phone call away.

Each Atlantic province provides support, available 24/7 for people experiencing problems with their gambling activities through a free, confidential helpline.

Nova Scotia
1-888-429-8167 (Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line)

New Brunswick
1-800-461-1234

Newfoundland and Labrador
811

Prince Edward Island
1-855-255-4255

Provincial Websites

New Brunswick Department of Health and Wellness

New Brunswick Addiction Services provides information to problem gamblers, their families, and the community on problem gambling,

Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program

Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program offers services, locations, online tools and other information to provide support across the province. The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line (1-888-429-8167) provides crisis intervention for people experiencing a mental health crisis or mental distress and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Yourbestbet (Nova Scotia)

Yourbestbet.ca is a healthy play website provided by Nova Scotia Gaming. This site provides information to help players make informed decisions about their play. It also offers links to various community initiatives including the Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Addiction Services Offices (Nova Scotia)

In-person counselling is available for Nova Scotians with gambling-related concerns through Health and Wellness' Addiction Services offices around the province.

Gambling Addiction Services (Prince Edward Island)

Prince Edward Island's Addiction Services provides assessment education and treatment services for clients with gambling problems.

Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services: Addictions Services

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Addictions Services provides assessment, education and treatment services for clients with gambling problems as well as their family members.

Other Websites

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is an anonymous fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help themselves and others recover from gambling.

Gam-Anon

Gam-Anon is a 12-step self-help organization for those affected by the gambling problem of a loved one. No dues or fees are required.

Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling

The Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling provides information and resources to help prevent problem gambling.

Responsible Gambling Council

The Responsible Gambling council works with individuals and communities to address gambling in a healthy and responsible way. The Council undertakes research and public awareness programs to prevent gambling-related problems.

GamTalk

GamTalk has an online chat for anyone who wants to discuss gambling issues, concerns about the gambling behaviour of a friend or loved one, or advice on ways to keep gambling responsible.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

An online community supported by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The site contains information about problem gambling for individuals concerned about their own, or someone else's gambling. It also provides an online space for professionals to exchange knowledge and resources.

Gambling Supports

If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about their play, free and confidential support is just a phone call away.

Each Atlantic province provides support, available 24/7 for people experiencing problems with their gambling activities through a free, confidential helpline.

Nova Scotia
1-888-429-8167 (Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line)

New Brunswick
1-800-461-1234

Newfoundland and Labrador
811

Prince Edward Island
1-855-255-4255

Get Support

Gambling Supports

Provincial Websites