The Helpline is here for you.
Problem gambling can be treated – and there’s help available. You deserve support, and the Helpline is here so that you don’t have to do it alone.
About the Helpline
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline is the official problem gambling helpline of the Commonwealth, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
We provide education and information about problem gambling, share resources and referrals to treatment organizations or other services, and support individuals, families, and providers any time they need it. We don’t sell anything or operate any treatment programs.
Our services are free, anonymous, and confidential. Trained staff who understand problem gambling are here to provide compassionate and nonjudgemental help to anyone who needs it.
Whether you are experiencing problem gambling yourself, or you are concerned about your loved one or a client, we are here for you. When you call or use the website, the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline will:
- Ask you questions to assess your needs
- Provide referrals to treatment and recovery services
- Answer your questions about problem gambling
- Direct treatment providers to problem gambling training and education resources
Additional support for providers
The Helpline not only provides resources and service referrals. We’re affiliated with the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment (M-TAC), to build the knowledge and capacity of providers.
Annual reports
Connecting people in Massachusetts with hope and help for problem gambling
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, serves as the central hub and primary safety net for problem gambling information, resources, referrals, and support for individuals, families, and the professional community. Each year, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health releases the annual Problem Gambling Helpline data report to demonstrate its reach, effectiveness, and impact connecting individuals with support services.
You’re not alone
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline can help.
We’re here to help you understand the risks and signs of problem gambling, and offer treatment and other resources to help you or your loved one start on the path to recovery. Our Helpline Specialists are just a call or a chat away.
