Help & resources
Free helplines, peer support, and blockers that work across states. Pair these with the guide for your state.
Helplines (free)
- 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). National Problem Gambling Helpline. Call or text. 1800myreset.org
- 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Often routes to help in your state.
- 988, if you’re in emotional crisis
State map: ncpgambling.org help by state
People who get it
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Gam-Anon, for family and friends
- SMART Recovery
Block the apps
- BetBlocker (free, charity-run)
- Gamban (multi-device)
Multi-state exclusion
National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP): one path covering participating jurisdictions. Use it in addition to your home-state program when it applies.
We link to official and established nonprofit tools. Life After Betting is not a treatment provider. We’re here to point the way.