Resources for those Affected by Problem Gambling

Australia’s Gambler’s Anonymous
Offers information on GA meetings throughout Australia.
www.gamblersanonymous.org

GamAnon: Help for Family and Friends
A self-help organization. Website provides a directory of meetings in the US and Canada as well as a list of hotlines.
www.gam-anon.org

GamBlock
Blocks access to internet gambling sites. Helps people with gambling problems avoid the dangers of on line gambling. The prices in US dollars range from $35.00-$70.00.
www.gamblock.com

Gamblers Anonymous
Online international directory of meetings for those with gambling concerns and for spouses, family and friends of gamblers.
www.gamblersanonymous.org

GamCare - UK
A UK based registered charity providing counselling and advice both through their helpline and face to face and through an online forum. GamCare also provides education/awareness programs for young people.
www.gamcare.org

Gambling Impact Society (NSW) Inc.
An Australian based self help organization run on a not for profit basis by volunteers and professionals working in the field of problem gambling. Website contains resources on a broad range of topics, including women, gambling and the workplace, youth, current research, upcoming events and fact sheets. Downloadable problem gambling videos.
www.gisnsw.org.au

Gamb-ling
Provides multi-lingual information, awareness and prevention
www.gamb-ling.com

gspot - Australia
Provide information and support to young people on gambling issues, information to schools and services that work with young people, as well as support and counselling for people who are gambling themselves or are concerned about the gambling of someone close to them.
www.gspot.org

Safe Harbor Compulsive Gambling Hub
Chat room and posting board
www.sfcghub.com

Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation– US
Provide resources to support the view that legalized gambling is harmful to individuals, communities and society.
www.ncalg.org

New Zealand Problem Gambling Helpline – New Zealand
A National free phone support service also offering referrals, information and website support.
www.gamblingproblem.co.nz/home/index.htm

Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand
Offers free counselling across New Zealand for problem gamblers, their family and others affected by problem gambling.
www.pgfnz.org.nz
Problem gambling resources/library which contains an online catalogue.
www.pgfnz.org.nz/library/

Wanna Bet
Online magazine for teens, which includes games, personal accounts and quizzes.
www.wannabet.org

Women Helping Women
News and Support for women in recovery
www.femalegamblers.info

Resources for Problem Gambling Professionals

Centre for Gambling Studies, University of Auckland
Part of the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Conducts research to reduce harm from gambling and to promote gambling related wellbeing in communities.
www.health.auckland.ac.nz

European Association for the Study of Gambling
Acts as a forum for knowledge dissemination regarding gambling in Europe.
www.easg.org

Gambling and Public Health Alliance International
Consists of members from around the world who work collaboratively to eliminate gambling harm.
www.gaphai.org

Gambling Issues International (Yahoo Groups)
This is a mailing list forum restricted to professionals who work with gambling issues or problems
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GamblingIssuesInternational/

Gambling Law US
Website provides information on gambling laws at both the State and Federal levels governing the legality of various types of gambling and gaming.
www.gambling-law-us.com

Gaming Research Weblog
Provides up to date problem gambling research and resources.
gamingresearch.blogspot.com

International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High Risk Behaviors
Conducts and disseminates research on youth gambling problems and concurrent disorders. The Centre also offers training, treatment, prevention, information dissemination, and engages in policy development. Online database available
www.mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/research/gambling/

International Gambling Studies Journal
Peer reviewed interdisciplinary journal. Offers a trans-national and comparative approach to problem gambling. Features a forum section.
www.tandf.co.uk

International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions
Free on line journal, published twice a year, providing a forum for researchers, clinicians, policy specialists, educators and community workers on topics including mental health and addictions, policy, literature and treatment.
www.springerlink.com 

National Association for Gambling Studies (Australia)
A research forum on gambling activity. Members comprise the gambling industry, treatment agencies, academics, regulators and gamblers themselves.
www.nags.org link seems to be broken

National Council on Problem Gambling
A National advocate for problem gambling programs and services. Advocate for public awareness. Activities include: operating a helpline network, gambling counsellor certification, host conferences, resource distribution, organize problem gambling awareness week and provide education. Website provides information and links to many state affiliate websites.
www.ncpgambling.org

National Centre for Responsible Gaming
A national organization devoted to funding independent, peer-reviewed scientific research on pathological and youth gambling. Website provides useful links.
www.ncrg.org

Swiss Institute of Comparative Law
Website contains legal and economic reports on gambling across the European Union.
www.isdc.ch/en

The Responsibility in Gambling Trust
Raise awareness about problem gambling, commission treatment, prevention and education, and research into problem gambling, for the United Kingdom. No treatment.
www.rigt.org

The Wager
A free on line research bulletin published by the Division of Addictions at Harvard Medical School.
www.basisonline.org

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