UK Resources from Counselling to Residential Rehabilitation
Free Residential and Hybrid Programs for Males and Females
Gordon Moody Association offers a comprehensive range of services for individuals dealing with gambling addiction:
1. Residential Treatment Programs
For both male and female clients, these are facilitated out of separate premises. Intensive residential settings for those severely affected by gambling addiction. For more information, visit their Get Help page.
2. Retreat and Counselling Programmes
For both male and female clients: Specialized retreats combined with counselling services to provide intensive support and therapy. More details can be found on their Get Help page.
Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS)
The Primary Care Gambling Service integrates specialized gambling support within primary healthcare settings. Their services include:
1. Consultation and Assessment
Initial evaluations to determine the extent of gambling problems.
2. Brief Interventions
Short-term counselling aimed at immediate relief.
3. Referral Services
Connecting individuals to appropriate long-term care and treatment programs.
4. Education and Awareness
Providing resources about gambling addiction to both patients and healthcare providers.
For more details, visit the Primary Care Gambling Service About Us page.
Counselling Services
Various counselling services are available to support individuals and families affected by gambling addiction:
1. GamCare
Offers free counselling across England, Scotland, and Wales, including face-to-face, online, and telephone support. Visit GamCare for more details.
Educational Services
School Programs
Several organizations are involved in providing school programs to educate young people about the risks of gambling:
1. WhysUp
Provides workshops to help young people understand the risks associated with gambling. Visit their website for more details.
2. Red Card Gambling Consultancy
A UK-based not-for-profit organization focused on raising awareness and preventing gambling addiction. Founded by Tony Kelly, a former professional footballer who experienced gambling addiction firsthand, the organization aims to educate and support individuals affected by problem gambling.
Red Card offers various services, including educational workshops in schools and colleges, CPD-accredited training for professionals, and individual therapy sessions. Their unique approach involves lived-experience facilitators who share their personal stories to highlight the dangers and impacts of gambling addiction. The organization also works on projects targeting diverse and marginalized communities, aiming to break down barriers and reduce stigma associated with gambling addiction. View their website for more information.
3. YGAM (Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust)
Provides a range of educational resources and training for educators to help young people understand the risks associated with gambling. Visit their website for more information.
4. BeGambleAware
Offers resources for teachers and youth workers to educate young people about gambling risks. More information can be found on their website.
Peer Education Programs
Organizations involved in peer education programs include:
1. YGAM
Runs peer education programs where trained individuals with lived experience provide education and support. Learn more on their website.
2. Epic Restart Foundation
Offers programs to support individuals in recovery from gambling harm by leveraging the lived experiences of their members. Visit their website for more information.
These services provide a comprehensive support system for those affected by gambling addiction, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support for recovery and prevention.
NHS Services
The following NHS services provide support for gambling addiction across various locations in the UK:
- London (including a national clinic for both gambling and gaming addiction in children and young people) – National Gambling Clinic, London
- Leeds – NHS Northern Gambling Service
- Manchester – NHS Northern Gambling Service, Manchester
- Sunderland – NHS Northern Gambling Service, Sunderland
- Southampton – NHS Southern Gambling Service
- Stoke-on-Trent – NHS Midlands Gambling Service
- Telford – NHS Midlands Gambling Service
- Milton Keynes – CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
- Thurrock – CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
- Bristol – NHS Southern Gambling Service
- Derby – NHS Midlands Gambling Service
- Liverpool – NHS Northern Gambling Service
- Blackpool – NHS Northern Gambling Service
- Preston – NHS Northern Gambling Service
- Sheffield – NHS Northern Gambling Service, Sheffield
For more information, you can also refer to the NHS England page on gambling clinics: NHS England – Gambling Clinics














