Helplines & Support Groups
Confidential Helplines
California Problem Gambling Helpline
Speak to a live master's level counselor 24/7. If gambling has become a problem for you or for someone you know, please call
1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537) to seek free, confidential, 24/7 problem gambling assistance.
You can also text āSUPPORTā to 53342 to get more information about problem gambling behavior. Normal text messaging rates apply.
California Youth Crisis Line
Legislatively-mandated 24-hour crisis line for youth (ages 12-24) and families in California: Professionally trained peer and adult ally counselors respond with non-judgmental, non-advice crisis intervention counseling and provide local resource referrals with any struggles including runaway and homelessness, thoughts of suicide, teen pregnancy or substance abuse. The California Youth Crisis Line is a free and confidential connection. We listen. 24/7. For more assistance please call: 1-800-843-5200.
Community Support Groups
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Gamblers Anonymous, a twelve-step support group for men or women, is a free program dedicated to helping people with a gambling problem.
Sacramento
Hot-Line # 1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2-Call-GA)
Los Angeles/Orange County and Surrounding Area
Hot-Line # 1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2-Call-GA)
Palm Springs
Hot-Line # 1-760-325-2808
San Diego/Southern Riverside County
Hot-Line # 1-888-233-8547 or 1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2-Call-GA)
Gam-Anon
Gam-Anon is a support system for the spouse, family or close friends of those addicted to gambling. It is free assistance.
Northern California
Hot-Line # 1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2-Call-GA)
Los Angeles/Orange County and Surrounding Area
Hot-line # 1-818-377-5144*
San Diego/Southern Riverside County
Hot-Line # 1-888-233-8547 or 1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2-Call-GA)
*(Spanish speaking meetings)