# Gambling Help Resources - Wisconsin ## 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 - **Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-GAMBLE-5 (1-800-426-2535) - **Text:** Send "HELP" to 1-800-426-2535 - **Website:** [https://wi-problemgamblers.org](https://wi-problemgamblers.org/) - **Services Provided:** Helpline services, counseling referrals, training programs, and educational resources. - **Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Problem Gambling:** - **Phone:** 1-608-266-1865 - **Website:** [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/) - **Services Provided:** State-sponsored resources, prevention programs, and links to local services. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### Milwaukee - **Aurora Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-877-666-7223 - **Website:** [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/) - **Office Location:** Milwaukee, WI - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, therapy for gambling addiction, and family support programs. ### Madison - **Journey Mental Health Center:** - **Phone:** 1-608-280-2700 - **Website:** [https://journeymhc.org](https://journeymhc.org/) - **Office Location:** Madison, WI - **Specialized Services:** Individual and group therapy for gambling addiction and co-occurring disorders. ## 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 - **Wisconsin Problem Gambling Awareness Materials (WCPG):** - **Website:** [https://wi-problemgamblers.org/resources](https://wi-problemgamblers.org/resources) - **Description:** Educational materials on recognizing signs of problem gambling, financial recovery strategies, and prevention tips. ## Additional Support - **BetterAddictionCare - Wisconsin Support Network:** - **Phone:** 1-800-429-7690 - **Website:** [https://betteraddictioncare.com](https://betteraddictioncare.com/) - **Services Provided:** Counseling referrals, rehab options, and personalized addiction recovery support. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-426-2535._