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Resources  for Individuals

Help for problem gambling is available, you do not have to go through this journey alone

If you're struggling with a gambling problem, you are not alone. With the right support and resources, you can reclaim your life. Recovery is a journey and there is no one-size-fits all approach. Therapy or counseling, a 12-step recovery program, inpatient treatment, self-help tools and other resources can all be effective strategies in your recovery. It may take time to find what works best for you, but it is possible to overcome a gambling disorder and build a fulfilling life.


If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide or harming others, please immediately call 911. For mental health distress or thoughts of self-harm dial the 988 Lifeline.

Support resources for individuals

Ohio Gambling Helpline: 1-800-589-9966


Gambler's Anonymous (GA)


Gamblers in Recovery: directory of virtual Gambler’s Anonymous and Gam-Anon meetings


Smart Recovery:  alternative to traditional 12-step programs


Celebrate Recovery: faith-centered 12-step recovery program


GamTalk: public discussion forum


QuitGamble: online community


Game Quitters: support for video game addiction


Gambling Help Ohio: service providers and meetings in Ohio


1800 GAMBLER: information on inpatient treatment facilities

Self-help, research, recovery stories, and more

Problem gambling podcasts


Voluntary Exclusion Programs and more

  • Time Out Ohio: program to provide a break from gambling and betting with casinos and sports betting
  • GamBan: software downloaded to a device to prevent access to sites facilitating betting and gambling
  • BetBlocker: software downloaded to a device to prevent access to sites facilitating betting and gambling
  • True Link Financial: financial tools assisting people in managing their money to prevent expenses creating financial hardship.
  • Promotion Removal & Financial Restrictions: Requests are available to stop promotional and marketing materials to be sent to you from casinos, online sportsbooks, and lottery mailings. If you wish to request removal from Ohio Lottery mailings, you can call their customer service line at 1-800-662-4208. Individual casinos and sportsbooks can be contacted to access these requests. Online sportsbooks authorized to operate in the state of Ohio have tools in place to govern the time and money spent on gambling.  If you are interested, contact the sportsbook you use to learn about the rules you can place to govern when and how much you bet.

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