Gambling Help WA is a free service for people affected by
problem gambling, their partners and families. It offers a
supportive environment to talk about the impact that gambling has
on their lives as well as the opportunity to learn new ways to
manage behaviour. The services provided by Gambling Help
WA include;
- Professional, confidential face to face counselling for
people who have an issue with gambling
- Counselling for the family and friends of people with a
gambling issue
- Financial counselling to help with gambling-related financial
problems
- Community education and assistance to reduce the negative
effects of gambling
Anybody affected by gambling can call the Problem Gambling
Helpline on 1800 858 858.The Problem Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour
confidential telephone counselling and referral service. Calls to
the Problem Gambling Helpline are free and won't be listed on your
phone bill. The Problem Gambling Helpline can also help
arrange free professional face to face counselling.
Western
Australian Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
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24/7 Support
Support, information and counselling services are available 24
hours every day. To speak to a professional immediately, you
can:
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Gambling Services in WA
Gambling Help WA operates from office locations in Perth,
Mirrabooka, Cannington, Joondalup and Kalgoorlie. To contact
Gambling Help WA or to make an appointment call (08) 9325 5133
(during business hours).
Find out more about Gambling Help WA
services.
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Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is a gambling industry based program which allows
individuals with a gambling problem to undertake a process to ban
themselves from gaming areas. In Western Australia, Burswood
Casino and Racing and Wagering Western Australia (including the
TAB) offer a self-exclusion program.
For information on each of the self-exclusion programs operating
in Western Australia you can review: