# Gambling Help Resources - New Jersey ## 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 - **New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling (NJCCG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [https://www.800gambler.org](https://www.800gambler.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 helpline, counseling referrals, support groups, and resources for gambling addiction. - **NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement – Self-Exclusion Program:** - **Phone:** 1-609-984-0909 - **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/selfexclusion.html](https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/selfexclusion.html) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with self-exclusion from casinos and online gaming platforms. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### Northern New Jersey - **Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency – Essex County** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, prevention programs, and family support for addiction recovery. ### Southern New Jersey - **Atlantic County Problem Gambling Services** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Local therapy sessions, support groups, and financial recovery planning. ## 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. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Problem Gambling – NJCCG:** - **Website:** [https://www.800gambler.org/understanding-problem-gambling](https://www.800gambler.org/understanding-problem-gambling) - **Description:** Guides and educational materials for understanding gambling addiction, its effects, and recovery options. ## Additional Support - **New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse:** - **Phone:** 1-800-367-6274 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Connections to peer-led support groups, including those for gambling addiction recovery. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling._