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Lived Experience Stories

Discover videos featuring those affected by gambling harms, their stories, and how they find the right support.

Gambling harms stories

If you’re worried about how gambling makes you feel, you’re not alone. Gambling can grip anyone, and everyone's journey with gambling is different. When gambling starts to take control, it can affect different parts of your life including your mental health, relationships or work.

Understanding gambling harms

Gambling harms can be anything that negatively impacts the life of the person gambling, or the life of those around them. If you're not sure whether you or someone you know is experiencing gambling harms, better understanding of gambling-related harms can help.

Tools and Support

Whether you need help with your own or someone else’s gambling, there are tools and support available to help. Watch these videos on some of the ways others have found support, and find out more information on how to access support in your area.

Find local gambling support

Get free and confidential support for your own or someone else's gambling.

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However you’re feeling right now, we’re here to help.

The National Gambling Support Network helps people struggling with gambling, and people who are worried about someone else’s gambling.

Call or chat online to an advisor, and speak one-to-one for confidential advice, information and support.

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