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USA Local Problem Gambling Hotlines

Telephone Support for Gambling-Related Problems by State

By , About.com Guide

Updated March 22, 2012

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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.

To find a gambling hotline near you, look for the listing for your state below. If your state is not listed, please call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at:

1-800-522-4700

Arizona Office of Problem Gambling Helpline

1-800-NEXT-STEP / 1-800-639-8783

California Council on Problem Gambling Helpline

Refers callers to national helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Colorado: Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado Helpline

Refers callers to national helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Helpline

24 hours, confidential: 1-888-850-8888

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Helpline

24 hours, confidential, multilingual: 1-888-ADMIT-IT / 1-888-236-4848

Georgia Gambling Helpline

24 hours, confidential: 1-800-699-7117

Illinois Council on Problem Gambling

Refers callers to national helpline: 1-800-522-4700

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