Young People Gambling Support Service

GamCare

GamCare, the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. GamCare provides education, information and support to young people (11-18) throughout Northern Ireland worried about their own or someone else’s gambling.

Our free Young People Service can be accessed through:

• 0808 8020 133 –  24 hours, 7 days a week
• Using live chat via BigDeal.org.uk
• YoungPeopleService@gamcare.org.uk or 02020926964

We also provide guidance and support for parents and professionals who are worried about a young person.  Professionals supporting young people, parents/carers and young people can refer into our service: YoungPeopleService@gamcare.org.uk or 02020926964

GamCare also delivers free gambling awareness workshops to young people and the professionals working with them.  To book a workshop or find out more email: hello@bigdeal.org.uk

Young people, and anyone worried about a young person and gambling, can get in touch:

• via the National Gambling Helpline – 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 80 20 133, or via live chat – this can be accessed via our dedicated website for young people, parents and teachers at BigDeal.org.uk
• by emailing YoungPeopleService@gamcare.org.uk (we aim to respond by the next working day)
• by calling 020 3902 6964

Online Young People Support Service Referral form: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/our-treatment-offer/young-peoples-support-service/