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  1. Gambling Support Groups What is Gamblers Anonymous? GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.
  2. Our groups won’t be running as usual for a while but we are starting to develop some online resources to support group work – please call the service for details. You can also access Breaking Free Online (call the service for an access code if you don’t already have a login) and find online groups and support options on our coronavirus.

Alabama

Meetings Please complete the form below by selecting the type of meeting that you want and searching by state / city or zip code. 'Closed Meeting' = Only those with a gambling problem, or those who think they may have a gambling problem, with a desire to stop gambling, are eligible to attend and participate. 'Modified Closed Meeting' = This type of meeting would be the same as a 'Closed.

If gambling is causing a problem in your life we encourage you to ask questions, gather information and conduct research on the type of help that is most appropriate for your situation. This information is intended to be a starting point—it is not a complete list of information or services.

FIND HELP IN YOUR STATE NOW, including counseling, treatment, self-help and support groups:

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National Problem Gambling Helpline

Call: 1-800-522-4700
Text: 1-800-522-4700
Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat

and

Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.

4210 Lomac Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
Tel: 334.277.5100
Fax: 334.277.8381
Email: rogerolsen2016@hushmail.com
Website: www.alccg.org

OTHER STATE RESOURCES

• Alabama Department of Public Health is responsible for general health and/or addiction services in this state, and may also have information on problem gambling.

• For the fact sheet on gambling and problem gambling in Alabama, click here.

Self Help Resources

• Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org)
Is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

• Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org)
Is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

•GamTalk (gamtalk.org)
Is a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum.

SCREENING TOOLS

Please visit our Screening Tools page to access three problem gambling assessment tools. It is important to note that these screens are not a diagnosis and DO NOT replace a face-to-face evaluation with a trained clinical professional.

• The Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS). A 3-item survey designed to help people decide on their own whether to seek a formal evaluation of their gambling behavior.

• DSM-5 Addictive Gambling Criteria. The American Psychiatric Association guidelines used for the medical diagnosis of addictive gambling.

• NORC Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Problems. This simple self test will help you to evaluate your gambling behavior. Just answer 10 questions adapted from the DSM IV criteria.

OTHER TREATMENT RESOURCES

• Certified Gambling Counselor Directory

• Treatment Facility List

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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In addition to the resources listed above, there are many additional resources for problem gamblers throughout the National Council on Problem Gambling site.

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• Resources page pulls together information and links about our State Affiliates, U.S. and international resources, awareness promotion, state problem gambling services, financial issues, and much more.

• Celebrate & Inspire – In order to get beyond the statistics and provide a more personal and individual picture of this issue, this section features the stories of individuals who have been affected by problem gambling, including problem gamblers and their family members, friends, colleagues and employers; treatment providers; advocates; and any others.

Use the links on this page to find the right service for you.

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GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. Our Advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat.

We also offer a range of free talking therapies (our treatment offer – which can be provided one to one or in groups). These services are available across England, Scotland and Wales and can be provided face to face, online or over the phone.

For information on how we can support young peopleplease click here.

Our moderated Forum and daily chatrooms are available so that people can speak to others experiencing similar issues and seek support.

Gamblers can also access our free GameChange course, which is a series of modules you can work through with regular support from a GamCare therapist. The course available when and where it is convenient for you, over the course of eight weeks.

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You can also explore our website and self-help resources for more information.

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We’ve also put together resources to help you manage your mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.