Gambling Helpline

Can't pay your bills because of gambling?

Want to talk to us in your own language?

Worried about a whānau member's gambling?

We're here to help if

you’re worried that gambling might be a problem for you
you’re concerned about someone else's gambling
you’re looking for a safe place to talanoa, kōrero, talk
you want to know about kanohi te kanohi, face to face services too

And it’s free.

Gambling Helpline also offers four specialist services; Māori Gambling Helpline, Pasifika Gambling Helpline, Debt Gambling Helpline, and Youth Gambling Helpline.

Text 8006

You have the choice of contacting Gambling Helpline any time, from anywhere, by free text message.

You can send us an anonymous free text message and receive a personalised response from our counsellors.

Call us FREE, day or night, on 0800 654 655 or text us on 8006

About us

Gambling Helpline is the national freephone support service for people affected by gambling in Aotearoa.

Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour free service that you can call to receive immediate support, referral to another gambling support agency, or information services for gambling problems.

Gambling Information

The Gambling Helpline provides the freephone helpline for the Government’s Safer Gambling Aotearoa campaign.

Visit their website.

Forum

Connect with others affected by gambling on our forum. The Gambling Helpline forum is anonymous and free to use.