Getting Help
If you are concerned about your own or someone else's gambling you can get support and answers to your questions from a range of services.
Gamblers Help
Online
Gambling Help Online provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to anonymous support services including:
- Gambling information and resources
- Self-assessment and self-help tools
- Counselling via email or chat.
Phone
Gamblers Helpline Tasmania: 1800 858 858
Gambling Helpline Tasmania offers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to advice, information, telephone counselling and referrals to appropriate support providers.
In Person
Gamblers Help counsellors are located in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and other centres. In person services include:
- Personal and family support
- Support groups
- Access to Self Exclusions through the Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme. This scheme provides a means for patrons to be excluded from nominated gaming activities and venues.
These services are delivered by:
| Provider | Phone |
|---|---|
| Anglicare Tasmania | 1800 243 232 |
| Relationships Australia Tasmania | 1300 364 277 |
Other help providers
- Your GP
- Psychologists and counsellors in private practice
- Holyoake Tasmania - (03) 6224 1777 or admin@holyoake.com.au
- Gamblers Anonymous
See also Department of Communities Tasmania Gambling Support Program