# Gambling Help Resources - Louisiana ## National Resources - **National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Text:** Send "HELP" to 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential support, information, and referrals for individuals affected by problem gambling. - **Gamblers Anonymous (GA):** - **Phone:** 1-626-960-3500 - **Website:** [https://www.gamblersanonymous.org](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer support meetings, self-help tools, and resources for problem gamblers. - **Gam-Anon (for Families):** - **Phone:** 1-718-352-1671 - **Website:** [https://www.gam-anon.org](https://www.gam-anon.org/) - **Description:** Support and resources for family members and loved ones of problem gamblers. ## Statewide Gambling Help Services - **Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG):** - **Phone:** 1-877-770-STOP (7867) - **Text:** Not available at this time. - **Website:** [https://www.helpforgambling.org](https://www.helpforgambling.org/) - **Office Locations:** Shreveport, LA (primary office). - **Services Provided:** 24/7 helpline, counseling, prevention programs, and community outreach for gambling addiction. - **Pathways Behavioral Services – Gambling Addiction Program** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Professional therapy, support groups, and addiction recovery resources. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### New Orleans - **New Orleans Behavioral Health Center** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Gambling addiction counseling, group therapy, and family support programs. ### Shreveport - **Shreveport Problem Gambling Resource Center** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Personalized addiction recovery plans, financial counseling, and referral services. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate support and guidance related to gambling problems. ## Online Resources - **GamTalk:** - **Website:** [https://www.gamtalk.org](https://www.gamtalk.org/) - **Features:** Online support community for individuals affected by problem gambling. - **Smart Recovery Online Meetings:** - **Website:** [https://www.smartrecovery.org](https://www.smartrecovery.org/) - **Features:** Virtual self-help meetings and addiction recovery resources. ## Educational Resources - **Louisiana Problem Gambling Awareness Materials:** - **Website:** [https://www.helpforgambling.org/education](https://www.helpforgambling.org/education) - **Description:** Information on gambling addiction signs, prevention tips, and recovery options. ## Additional Support - **Louisiana Recovery Network:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Scholarships for addiction recovery programs, training for addiction counselors, and community outreach. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._ Let me know if you'd like to refine this or add more details!