Free multilingual support services for individuals and families struggling with gambling.
The Province of British Columbia offers free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. These support services are available for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling. The following services are offered:
- Outreach Services: Outreach support is available anonymously and the goal is to help reduce harms from gambling.
- Gambling Counselling: Offers free, confidential counselling services to help you manage the harms from gambling. Anyone living in BC can access these services regardless of age, language, location, or gambling history. They provide both one-on-one counselling and group sessions.
- Indigenous Services: Offers specialized services for Indigenous individuals and communities, focusing on client-centered, Nation-based, and community-driven approaches. These services incorporate traditional and cultural values, fostering wellness and strengths-based support tailored to each community's unique needs.
To find someone in your area or virtually, call Gambling Support BC at 1-888-795-6111, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit
www.gamblingsupportbc.ca
Toll Free: 1-888-795-6111
Public email:
gambling.support@gov.bc.ca
Website:
https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca
Service is available in
English.
Cost:
No cost
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Service area:
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