Resources for Gambling Addiction

National Problem Gambling Helpline

  •  Call: 1-800-MY-RESET

  •  Text: 800GAM

  •  Chat: available online

  •  24/7, free, confidential

If things feel urgent or overwhelming

  • 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
    Use this if there’s emotional distress, crisis, or thoughts of harming yourself.

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Illinois Counsel on Problem Gambling (ICPG)

The Illinois Council on Problem Gambling’s (ICPG) mission is to ensure the people of Illinois have adequate access to the resources necessary to reduce Gambling Related Harms.

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Are You Really Winning?

The Illinois Helpline is here to provide support and referrals for problem gambling and substance use.

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Sam Sherman, LPC, ICGC-I

As a counselor, Sam strives to provide a warm, judgment-free environment where patients can explore their mental health goals and discover their inner strengths. He has experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.

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.