Anti-ludomania organisations in Australia
1. Gamblers Help Online
Phone and chat 24/7: 1800 858 858
Services: anonymous counseling, psychological support, assistance in self-exclusion and setting limits, online chat with qualified consultants.
Regional coverage: All states and territories in Australia.
2. Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Program: 12-step self-help model, regular face-to-face and online meetings.
Format: anonymous meetings, group experience, "rookie sponsor" mentoring.
Contacts and schedule: on the ga website. org. au addresses of local groups by city and region are available.
3. Smart Recovery
Approach: cognitive behavioral therapy and self-control skills training.
Groups: face-to-face in major cities and regular online sessions.
Resources: self-service tools, webinars, forums.
4. Lifeline
Emergency telephone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Services: crisis psychological support, assistance with suicidal thoughts - often accompanied by severe stress from addiction.
5. Beyond Blue
Support phone: 1300 224 636
Focus: Depression and anxiety, often associated with gambling addiction.
Format: telephone, online chat, email, support forums.
6. State-based Gambler’s Help Services
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT
Telephone: single 1800 858 858 number, local offices for personal consultations.
Services: free psychological assistance, group and family consultations, rehabilitation programs.
7. Self-Exclusion Register (ACMA)
What it is: A centralised register of self-exclusion from all licensed online casinos in Australia.
Process: online application on the ACMA website, blocking accounts within 24-48 hours.
Terms: from one month to indefinite exclusion.
8. Private psychologists and addiction clinics
APS specialists: psychologists accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for gambling problems.
State clinics: public alcohol and drug services at hospitals offer free therapy.
Medicare-rebated therapy: Under Better Access, counseling reimbursements can be obtained.
These organizations and services provide comprehensive support: from emergency psychological assistance to long-term rehabilitation programs and self-help groups. Timely treatment will help stop the development of addiction and regain control over life.
Phone and chat 24/7: 1800 858 858
Services: anonymous counseling, psychological support, assistance in self-exclusion and setting limits, online chat with qualified consultants.
Regional coverage: All states and territories in Australia.
2. Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Program: 12-step self-help model, regular face-to-face and online meetings.
Format: anonymous meetings, group experience, "rookie sponsor" mentoring.
Contacts and schedule: on the ga website. org. au addresses of local groups by city and region are available.
3. Smart Recovery
Approach: cognitive behavioral therapy and self-control skills training.
Groups: face-to-face in major cities and regular online sessions.
Resources: self-service tools, webinars, forums.
4. Lifeline
Emergency telephone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Services: crisis psychological support, assistance with suicidal thoughts - often accompanied by severe stress from addiction.
5. Beyond Blue
Support phone: 1300 224 636
Focus: Depression and anxiety, often associated with gambling addiction.
Format: telephone, online chat, email, support forums.
6. State-based Gambler’s Help Services
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT
Telephone: single 1800 858 858 number, local offices for personal consultations.
Services: free psychological assistance, group and family consultations, rehabilitation programs.
7. Self-Exclusion Register (ACMA)
What it is: A centralised register of self-exclusion from all licensed online casinos in Australia.
Process: online application on the ACMA website, blocking accounts within 24-48 hours.
Terms: from one month to indefinite exclusion.
8. Private psychologists and addiction clinics
APS specialists: psychologists accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for gambling problems.
State clinics: public alcohol and drug services at hospitals offer free therapy.
Medicare-rebated therapy: Under Better Access, counseling reimbursements can be obtained.
These organizations and services provide comprehensive support: from emergency psychological assistance to long-term rehabilitation programs and self-help groups. Timely treatment will help stop the development of addiction and regain control over life.
