What support is available in Bristol and nationally, what help we can offer.
Gambling can lead to stress, anxiety, or negative impacts on finances, relationships, family life, work performance, or mental health.
Find free and confidential support if you're worried about your own or someone else's gambling.
Get help in Bristol
Ara – Recovery for All
Ara offers free, confidential gambling harm support across Bristol and the South West, including counselling, advice and help for affected families. Find more about their Gambling harms services or call 0330 1340 286.
The South West Gambling Service
The South West Gambling Service is an NHS service providing free, confidential support to people in Bristol and across the South West, helping them reduce or stop gambling and improve their mental health and wellbeing. More information about their services.
You can refer yourself directly to the service either by calling 0330 022 3175 or use their online form.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gambler Anonymous offers support across England, Wales and Ulster, including regular meeting in Bristol.
National support
National Gambling Helpline: call 0808 8020 133 or visit Gamcare.org.uk.
You can also ask to self-exclude if you feel your gambling is becoming harmful, allowing you to restrict your access to gambling services and get support to stop. Learn more about self-exclusion.