Helplines in Ireland.

Unable to stop gambling? Hotline support is available in Ireland

If your life and relationships have been negatively impacted by your gambling habits, you may feel hopeless. However, recovering from a gambling problem is possible. With the right support, you can rebuild what has been lost. There are 8 helplines that support with gambling concerns in Ireland who can assist you. Reach out if you're experiencing the following:

• Using borrowed money to gamble.
• Lying or stealing to get money for gambling.
• Feeling guilty or ashamed after gambling.
• Thinking that the next bet will solve all of your problems.
• Being secretive about your gambling habits.
• Selling personal or family items to get money to gamble with.
• Planning how to spend more time gambling.
• Needing to bet more and more money to experience the same thrill.

It's normal to reach a point where you feel that the loss you've suffered as a result of your gambling is too much. It can be hard to see a way out. However, with patience, commitment and proper support, you can rebuild your life.

You may be hesitant to reach out for help. Perhaps you feel that you'll be judged or that you're beyond help. Although you may feel that way, there are kind and compassionate helpline volunteers and counselors from Ireland who care about what you're going through and who want to support you.

Consider contacting a hotline in Ireland right away for free, private help with gambling.