NHS Southern Gambling Service
South East EnglandMonday
9am -
5pm
Tuesday
9am -
5pm
Wednesday
9am -
5pm
Thursday
9am -
5pm
Friday
9am -
5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Providers might offer support outside of these hours. The free National Gambling Helpline is also available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
Southern Health, funded by NHS England, offers a specialist service providing evidence-based treatment to people experiencing gambling-related harms and gambling disorder. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical therapists, and peer support workers. The service is open to people aged 17 and older who meet the referral criteria.
Support styles
- Individual psychotherapy, delivered virtually or in person.
- Group psychotherapy, delivered virtually or in person.
- Medication for problematic gambling.
- Psychological support is offered in the form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches.
Support settings
- Online
- Face-to-face
Service benefits
- Evidence-based treatment.
- Comprehensive assessment looking at all your needs, not just gambling.
Additional information
- Available for 17 year-olds and older.
- Translators available upon request.
- They consider referrals for people living in or registered with a GP in the following geographical areas: Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, West Berkshire, Frimley, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Medway.