| A range of counselling services is available in Victoria to provide assistance with gaming-related issues. Many counselling services are free or government-subsidised |
| Gambler's Help |
| Gambler's Help Line is a free 24 hour anonymous counselling referral service provided by Gambler's Help - a free professional and confidential service funded by the Victorian Government, through the Community Support Fund. Gambler's Help provides a range of services including individual counselling, couples and family counselling, self-help options and a range of support groups in metropolitan and regional areas. |
| Contact |
1800 156 789 | TTY 1800 77 77 06 |
| Metropolitan Areas |
| Please note: These contact numbers operate during office hours only. If you require assistance outside of these hours, please call the main Gambler's Help 1800 (freecall) number at the top of this page. |
| City & CBD |
9653 3250 |
| Northern Suburbs |
1300 133 445 (and Craigieburn) |
| Western Suburbs |
9296 1234 |
| Eastern Suburbs |
1300 131 973 |
| Southern Suburbs |
9575 5333 |
| Regional Areas |
| Please note: These contact numbers operate during office hours only. If you require assistance outside of these hours, please call the main Gambler's Help 1800 (freecall) number at the top of this page. |
| Ballarat |
1800 243 696 (and surrounding areas) |
| Bendigo |
5430 0500 | 1800 244 323 (and surrounding areas) |
| Broadford |
5784 1306 |
| Colac |
5230 0180 |
| Geelong |
5278 8122 |
| Gippsland |
5133 9998 |
| Horsham |
5381 1062 |
| Mildura |
5023 5966 |
| Shepparton |
5823 3200 |
| Stawell |
5358 3700 |
| Swan Hill |
5032 4479 |
| Wodonga |
1800 657 573 (and Wangaratta, Benalla, North East) |
| Warrnambool |
1300 361 680 (and Hamilton, Camperdown, Portland |
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If you are not sure which number is most suitable for you, please call 1800 156 789. To find out more about Gambler's Help services, please visit www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Gaming Machine Industry operates a self-exclusion program in Victoria. Read more about the self-exclusion process in Victoria or view a sample copy of the deed.
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