If you or someone you know in Indiana is struggling with gambling-related issues, there are numerous resources available for help, support, and recovery: --- ### **1. Indiana Problem Gambling Helpline** - **Services**: Offers confidential, 24/7 support for those affected by problem gambling, including resources for treatment and counseling. - **Contact**: 1-800-994-8448 - **Website**: [Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program](https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/addiction-services/problem-gambling-awareness-program/) --- ### **2. National Helplines and Support** - **National Problem Gambling Helpline** - **Services**: Provides confidential support and referrals to resources nationwide, including Indiana. - **Contact**: 1-800-522-4700 (Call or Text) - **Website**: [www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **Gamblers Anonymous (GA)** - **Services**: A 12-step support group for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Meetings are held both in-person and online. - **Contact**: - Phone: (626) 960-3500 - Meeting Finder: [www.gamblersanonymous.org](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Gam-Anon** - **Services**: Support for friends and family members of those affected by gambling addiction. - **Website**: [www.gam-anon.org](https://www.gam-anon.org/) --- ### **3. Treatment Providers in Indiana** - **Indiana Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG)** - **Services**: Provides education, prevention, and referral resources for problem gambling. - **Contact**: - Phone: (317) 684-6222 - Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website**: [www.indianaproblemgambling.org](https://www.indianaproblemgambling.org/) - **Local Addiction Treatment Centers**: Many treatment centers across Indiana offer specialized programs for gambling addiction. Examples include: - **Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center (Indianapolis)** - Website: [www.fairbankscd.org](https://www.fairbankscd.org/) - **Centerstone Indiana** (Multiple Locations) - Website: [www.centerstone.org](https://www.centerstone.org/) --- ### **4. Financial Counseling and Legal Support** - **National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)** - **Services**: Offers financial counseling for individuals experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling. - **Contact**: 1-800-388-2227 - **Website**: [www.nfcc.org](https://www.nfcc.org/) - **Indiana Legal Services (ILS)** - **Services**: Provides free legal help to low-income residents, including those dealing with issues stemming from gambling addiction. - **Contact**: 1-844-243-8570 - **Website**: [www.indianalegalservices.org](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) --- ### **5. Online Resources and Tools** - **Gambling Therapy** - **Services**: Provides online support and resources for individuals experiencing gambling problems, including live chat and self-help tools. - **Website**: [www.gamblingtherapy.org](https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/) - **Your Life Iowa Gambling Self-Assessment Tool** - **Services**: A free online self-assessment to evaluate your gambling behaviors and identify risk levels. - **Website**: [Self-Assessment Tool](https://yourlifeiowa.org/gambling) --- ### **6. Workplace and Community Programs** - **Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)** - **Services**: Many employers offer confidential counseling and support services for employees dealing with gambling addiction. Check with your HR department. - **Faith-Based and Community Support Groups** - Local churches, mosques, or synagogues often offer counseling services or support groups for those struggling with addiction. --- ### **7. Education and Awareness** - **Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC)** - **Services**: Oversees responsible gaming initiatives and provides information on self-exclusion programs to limit gambling access. - **Contact**: - Phone: (317) 233-0046 - Website: [www.in.gov/igc](https://www.in.gov/igc) --- These resources offer a range of support for individuals and families affected by gambling in Indiana. If you need further help accessing these services or more personalized support, let me know!