# Gambling Help Resources - Massachusetts ## 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 - **Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-327-5050 - **Text:** 1-800-327-5050 - **Website:** [https://masscompulsivegambling.org](https://masscompulsivegambling.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free confidential support, counseling referrals, and resources for gambling addiction. - **Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health:** - **Phone:** 1-617-426-4554 - **Website:** [https://macgh.org](https://macgh.org/) - **Services Provided:** Education, advocacy, and prevention programs for problem gambling and related mental health issues. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### Greater Boston Area - **Boston Public Health Commission - Office of Addiction Services:** - **Phone:** 1-617-534-5395 - **Website:** [https://www.bphc.org](https://www.bphc.org/) - **Office Location:** 1010 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA - **Specialized Services:** Addiction recovery services, referrals for gambling addiction treatment. ### Western Massachusetts - **Behavioral Health Network (BHN):** - **Phone:** 1-413-747-0705 - **Website:** [https://bhninc.org](https://bhninc.org/) - **Office Location:** Springfield, MA - **Specialized Services:** Gambling addiction counseling, mental health services, and support for families. ## 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. - **Massachusetts Self-Exclusion Program:** - **Website:** [https://massgaming.com](https://massgaming.com/) - **Features:** Information on self-exclusion from casinos and gambling venues in Massachusetts. ## Educational Resources - **Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health - Resource Hub:** - **Website:** [https://macgh.org/resources](https://macgh.org/resources) - **Description:** Tools and materials on understanding gambling addiction, financial recovery, and treatment options. ## Additional Support - **Learn to Cope (Family Support):** - **Phone:** 1-508-738-5148 - **Website:** [https://www.learn2cope.org](https://www.learn2cope.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups and resources for families dealing with addiction, including gambling-related issues. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-327-5050 or visit their website._