Access the Phone Support Services that are currently available in Ireland
Whether you need help for yourself, or for someone you care about, we can refer you to dedicated support services across the country ranging from residential programmes, in-person counselling, online counselling, and support groups to self-help tools and resources that can help people overcome the impact of Problem Gambling and get their lives back on track.
Dunlewey Addiction Services was founded in 1987 and has become a specialist organisation in the provision of counselling, training and support services in the field of addiction. Our mission statement “unlocking the door to personal growth, learning and change” represents our belief that everyone has within them the capacity to change and develop as unique individuals.
We operate a free, confidential helpline service 24 hours per day, 365 days per year for individuals affected by their own or a family member’s problem gambling issues.
Referral can be made via Helpline, NI: 08000 886 725 ROI: 1800 936 725 or directly to our head office +442890 392547, [email protected] or www.dunlewey.org
When a new referral is received an assessment will be carried out and client referred on to our free counselling service for counselling, brief intervention, or health & wellbeing calls.
Free aftercare support programmes are also available.. We will aim to provide an exit pathway for clients which will include opportunities to attend our New Arch Programmes. These groups are not designed as further elements of treatment but rather opportunities for sharing experiences, advice and support from peers that have been through treatment or are in similar circumstances to the client.
The WGRC provides a low cost, comprehensive, community-based one-to-one support service to anyone affected by gambling harms. This support is provided by professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists and is confidential and non-judgemental. The service aims to intervene to provide the person affected by harmful gambling with the necessary supports to promote resilience and maintain well-being regardless of social or emotional background. Anyone concerned about a person’s gambling can make a referral to the service.
Get anonymous support 24/7
Free–text WGRC to 50808
Or call 086 0278729
www.wgrc.ie