Here are resources available in **Illinois** for those seeking help with gambling addiction or concerns: --- ### **1. Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG)** - **Phone**: **1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)** - **Website**: [Illinois Council on Problem Gambling](https://www.icpg.info/) - **Services**: - Helpline available 24/7 for gambling-related issues. - Referrals to treatment programs and support groups. - Resources for family members affected by problem gambling. --- ### **2. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) – Illinois** - **Website**: [Gamblers Anonymous](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Services**: - Peer-led 12-step support groups for individuals with gambling addiction. - Meetings available in-person and online throughout Illinois. - Resources and literature to support recovery. --- ### **3. Problem Gambling Coalition of Illinois (PGCI)** - **Website**: [PGCI](https://www.pgci.org/) - **Services**: - Advocacy and public awareness about problem gambling in Illinois. - Access to counseling services and treatment programs. - Community education programs on gambling addiction prevention. --- ### **4. Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)** - **Helpline**: **1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)** - **Website**: [IDHS Gambling Services](https://www.dhs.state.il.us/) - **Services**: - State-funded programs for gambling addiction treatment. - Helpline for immediate assistance and referrals. - Support services for families impacted by gambling addiction. --- ### **5. National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)** - **Helpline**: **1-800-522-4700** - **Text**: **1-800-522-4700** - **Website**: [NCPG](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **Services**: - National resources for problem gambling and addiction. - Online chat support available 24/7. - Educational materials and self-assessment tools. --- ### **6. SMART Recovery – Illinois** - **Website**: [SMART Recovery](https://www.smartrecovery.org/) - **Services**: - Science-based addiction recovery support groups, including for gambling. - Meetings available online and in-person in Illinois. - Focus on self-empowerment and behavioral change. --- ### **7. Your Life Iowa (Cross-State Resource)** - **Helpline**: **1-800-BETS-OFF (1-800-238-7633)** - **Website**: [Your Life Iowa Gambling Help](https://yourlifeiowa.org/gambling) - **Services**: - Counseling and treatment for gambling addiction. - Educational resources for recognizing problem gambling. - Support for individuals and families affected by gambling issues. --- ### **8. Local Behavioral Health Centers** - Many Illinois counties have behavioral health centers that offer specialized gambling addiction programs. Examples include: - **Gateway Foundation**: Offers addiction treatment programs, including gambling. - **Phone**: **877-505-HOPE (877-505-4673)** - **Website**: [Gateway Foundation](https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/) - **Chestnut Health Systems**: Provides gambling addiction counseling. - **Phone**: **1-888-924-3786** - **Website**: [Chestnut Health Systems](https://www.chestnut.org/). --- ### **9. Family and Friends Support – Gam-Anon** - **Website**: [Gam-Anon](https://www.gam-anon.org/) - **Services**: - Support groups for family and friends affected by someone’s gambling addiction. - Resources to help loved ones understand and cope with gambling behaviors. --- These resources can provide help, support, and treatment for gambling-related issues across Illinois. For immediate assistance, call **1-800-GAMBLER**.