Referral / Helpline

We Understand the Problem. We Can Help
1-800-426-1234

The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling’s Helpline offers information and support for people concerned about their own gambling or a loved one’s gambling.

 

Started in 1987, the Council Helpline provides live confidential caller responses 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. While we do not provide mental health counseling to callers, Council staff members are equipped to respond empathetically and offer information and referrals for self-help, treatment providers and other community resources to people experiencing problem’s with gambling.

 

Helpline services are free to everyone and completely confidential. Any information that you provide will not be shared with anyone else, unless you specifically ask us to do so.

• Learn more about problem gambling.
• In addition to English, Helpline services are also available in Chinese 1-857-383-3557, Vietnamese 1-857-383-3567, Khmer 1-857-383-3577 and Spanish 1-857-383-3558. 
• Consider reflecting upon the place that gambling has in your life. Our Self-Assessment is a tool to help you determine whether you have a gambling problem. No personal information is required or recorded.
• Many people who struggle with gambling find Gamblers Anonymous (GA) to be a tremendous source of support. Learn more about the organization, as well as about GA meetings.

The Helpline offers services in five languages:

English - 1-800-426-1234

Chinese - 1-857-383-3557

Vietnamese - 1-857-383-3567

Khmer - 1-857-383-3577

Spanish - 1-857-383-3558