# Gambling Help Resources - Vermont ## 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 - **Vermont Problem Gambling Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - **Text:** Available via live chat on the website - **Website:** [https://vtgamblinghelp.org](https://vtgamblinghelp.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 helpline staffed by trained professionals, live chat with problem gambling peer specialists, voluntary self-exclusion program for mobile sports wagering players. - **Vermont Department of Mental Health - Problem Gambling Resources** - **Phone:** 802-651-1767 - **Website:** [https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/adult-mental-health-services/services-and-supports-adults/problem-gambling-resources](https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/adult-mental-health-services/services-and-supports-adults/problem-gambling-resources) - **Services Provided:** Information on responsible gaming, access to counseling services, and support for individuals impacted by problem gambling. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### Burlington Area - **Howard Center** - **Phone:** 802-488-6000 - **Website:** [https://howardcenter.org/educational-resources/need-help-with-problem-gambling/](https://howardcenter.org/educational-resources/need-help-with-problem-gambling/) - **Office Location:** 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 3J, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling services tailored to individual needs, information about understanding and addressing problem gambling, access to professional help guiding individuals toward recovery. ### Statewide Virtual Services - **Birches Health** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://bircheshealth.com/locations/vermont](https://bircheshealth.com/locations/vermont) - **Specialized Services:** Virtual gambling addiction treatment and counseling services accessible throughout Vermont, including major cities such as Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre, and Montpelier. ## 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 - **Vermont Department of Mental Health - Problem Gambling Resources** - **Website:** [https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/adult-mental-health-services/services-and-supports-adults/problem-gambling-resources](https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/adult-mental-health-services/services-and-supports-adults/problem-gambling-resources) - **Description:** Information on responsible gaming, understanding problem gambling, and access to support services. ## Additional Support - **Vermont Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG)** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and educational resources for gambling addiction. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Vermont Department of Mental Health._