What is the gambling addiction helpline number?

The National Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-MY-RESET. It is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text or chat at ncpgambling.org.

How can I block gambling apps on my phone?

Start by deleting gambling apps, restricting new installation where your phone allows it, blocking known gambling domains, and letting a trusted person hold any restriction passcode. Coverage varies, so test the iPhone or Android setup you use.

What kind of app can help with gambling addiction?

Apps can help block gambling access, track urges and recovery, or connect you to peer or professional support. Account closure, self-exclusion, and bank transaction blocks are separate layers. Check current platform availability, privacy, cost, and limits. No app should be treated as a cure or emergency service; in the United States, call or text 988 for crisis support or call 911 for immediate danger.

What is self-exclusion from gambling?

Self-exclusion is a voluntary process for asking a participating regulator, venue, or operator to restrict your gambling access. Coverage, duration, enrollment, and reversal rules vary, so verify the official program before relying on it.

How can I help a family member with a gambling problem?

Support your loved one without enabling the behavior. Learn about gambling addiction, set financial boundaries, encourage professional help, and consider attending Gam-Anon meetings for families of problem gamblers.

Help with Gambling Addiction

Whether you need immediate support, free tools, or long-term recovery resources, this page collects gambling addiction help in one place. Everything here is free and confidential.

Immediate Help Resources

If you need help right now, these services are free, confidential, and available around the clock:

Call: 1-800-MY-RESET - National Problem Gambling Helpline (24/7)
Text: Send a message to 1-800-MY-RESET
Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741

Start with the highest-impact next step

Pick one action you can do in the next ten minutes. Choose the option that matches the risk in front of you right now: urges, access, money, or family pressure.

Make a complete quitting plan

Close accounts, add access and money barriers, prepare for urges, and choose the support you will contact.

Build a quitting plan

Call or text the helpline

Use 1-800-MY-RESET when you need confidential support, referrals, or a calm next step before gambling.

Call 1-800-MY-RESET

Add access barriers

Use self-exclusion, app deletion, payment friction, and phone blocks together so an urge has more time to pass.

Review self-exclusion

Protect money first

Separate essentials, check credit reports, pause new borrowing, and ask for help before debt decisions compound.

Read the credit guide

Get family support

If gambling has affected trust or finances at home, use dedicated guidance for families and partners.

Help for families

Understanding Gambling Addiction

Gambling disorder is a recognized mental health condition. It is not a sign of weakness, and a person does not need to wait for a diagnosis before asking for help.

Support can include practical access barriers, professional or peer support, money protection, and a plan for the situations in which gambling is easiest to reach.

Apps for Gambling Addiction: Choose by Need

A gambling addiction app can mean several different tools. Start with the risk you need to reduce. Different tools may cover different layers, so verify their current coverage and limits.

Block access: compare the limits of a gambling blocker app and use the setup guide for your actual device.
Track urges and recovery: look for clear exercises, useful check-ins, export or deletion controls, and a privacy policy you can understand. Our recovery tools provide simple starting points without pretending to replace treatment.
Reach human support: use an app or service that clearly identifies who provides the support, how privacy works, and what to do in a crisis. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text, and chat support across the United States. It is not an emergency service; in a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 for immediate danger.
Protect money and accounts: app deletion is different from account closure, self-exclusion, and a bank gambling block. Use the layer that matches the route you need to close.

For Detachr specifically, explore our quit gambling app: see the product, daily recovery tools, device availability and planned pricing before you start.

A 2023 review of publicly available problem-gambling apps found wide variation in their content and quality. Its app-store search was conducted in August 2022, so use it as a framework for what to inspect, not as a current ranking or proof that a specific app works. Read the published review.

Online Gambling Help and Treatment Options

If you need help with online gambling, start with a practical plan to close online gambling accounts and digital routes. Remove access on each device and review self-exclusion programs where they cover licensed sportsbooks and casinos in your state.

Treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, peer support through Gamblers Anonymous, and state-funded counseling through NCPG affiliates. Many programs are free or low cost. For step-by-step quit plans, see our how to quit gambling recovery guides.

Problem gambling resources on this site include free recovery tools, blocking guides for iPhone and Android, and guidance on protecting money while you stabilize.

Free Tools We Offer

Detachr provides practical tools and planning resources for gambling recovery:

Device and account blocking guides
Money-protection and self-exclusion prompts
Help and support directories
An optional gambling-free day counter for personal check-in milestones

Explore our free tools →

Self-Exclusion Programs

Self-exclusion lets you voluntarily ban yourself from gambling venues and online platforms where a covered program is available. Programs vary by state, tribal operator, and online platform.

Our self-exclusion hub explains what coverage, duration, account funds, reversal rules, and official sources to verify before you rely on a program.

View self-exclusion programs by state →

Block Gambling Apps and Websites

One useful early recovery step is to remove fast access to gambling platforms. Blocking tools create a barrier between an urge and the next bet.

Recovery Guides

Our in-depth guides walk you through every stage of gambling recovery, from the first 24 hours to long-term maintenance. They focus on practical steps, source-backed claims, and calm next actions.

Browse all recovery guides →

Help for Families and Partners

Gambling addiction does not just affect the person gambling. It impacts spouses, partners, children, parents, and close friends. If someone you love has a gambling problem, you deserve support too.

Find Local Help

In-person support can be a powerful part of recovery. Here is how to find gambling addiction help near you:

Gamblers Anonymous (GA): Find a meeting near you
NCPG State Affiliates: State-by-state resources - many offer free counseling and treatment referrals
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: findtreatment.gov

Many state programs offer free or low-cost gambling addiction counseling. Contact your state's problem gambling council for local options.

Official Resources and References

For current helpline, treatment, and local referral information, confirm details with official organizations before making a time-sensitive decision.

National Problem Gambling Helpline - Call, text, and chat support operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling.
NCPG help by state - State-level problem gambling resources and local referral options.
Gamblers Anonymous meeting finder - Peer-support meetings for people who want to stop gambling.
SAMHSA treatment locator - A U.S. treatment directory for mental health and substance use support.

The National Problem Gambling Helpline is currently promoted as 1-800-MY-RESET. The legacy 1-800-522-4700 access point may still route to the helpline during the transition.

Common questions about gambling help

What is the gambling addiction helpline number?: The National Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-MY-RESET. It is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text or chat at ncpgambling.org.
How can I block gambling apps on my phone?: Start by deleting gambling apps, restricting new installation where your phone allows it, blocking known gambling domains, and letting a trusted person hold any restriction passcode. Coverage varies, so test the iPhone or Android setup you use.
What kind of app can help with gambling addiction?: Apps can help block gambling access, track urges and recovery, or connect you to peer or professional support. Account closure, self-exclusion, and bank transaction blocks are separate layers. Check current platform availability, privacy, cost, and limits. No app should be treated as a cure or emergency service; in the United States, call or text 988 for crisis support or call 911 for immediate danger.
What is self-exclusion from gambling?: Self-exclusion is a voluntary process for asking a participating regulator, venue, or operator to restrict your gambling access. Coverage, duration, enrollment, and reversal rules vary, so verify the official program before relying on it.
How can I help a family member with a gambling problem?: Support your loved one without enabling the behavior. Learn about gambling addiction, set financial boundaries, encourage professional help, and consider attending Gam-Anon meetings for families of problem gamblers.

Self-exclusion outside the United States

Use the guide for your location to find the official registration route and local support. Programs cover different online services and venues.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are experiencing a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET or consult a qualified professional.