Helplines can be a great place to start in seeking assistance with gambling related problems. As well as providing understanding and support, they have a wealth of resources on where to get help with a gambling addiction, such as assistance with overcoming debt problems.
Find your province in the alphabetical listing below for a local problem gambling helpline. If your province is not listed, please call the US National Problem Gambling Helpline, which has some Canadian information, on:
1 800 522 4700
Sanja GjeneroConfidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 866 33AADAC (1 866 332 2322)
The BC Problem Gambling Helpline is a confidential, toll-free service available to all British Columbians, 24 hours a day. 1 888 795 6111
Manitoba 1 800 463 1554 (Toll free outside of Winnipeg) Winnipeg 944 6382
Confidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 800 461 1234
Confidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 888 899 4357(HELP)
Confidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 888 347 8888 1 888 347 3331 (hearing impaired)
The OPGH can provide you with information about problem gambling treatment services in Ontario, for problem gamblers and others affected. It is toll-free, confidential, anonymous, and open 24 hours. Available in English & French. 1 888 230 3505
Confidential. 1 888 299 8399
Confidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 800 461 0140 OR 1 866 SOS JEUX (1 866 767 5389)
Free, 24 hour counselling, information and referral services province-wide. 1 800 306 6789
Yukon Problem Gambling Helpline
Confidential and open 24 hours a day. 1 800 661 0408
