Two Question Assessment Tool
- Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
- Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gamble?
Answering “yes” to one or both questions indicates a gambling problem may be present.
What Resources are Available?
National Problem Gambling Help Line
(800) 522-4700
The National Problem Gambling Help Line provides help to people with gambling problems and their families. Callers receive confidential, professional service from trained counselors. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free of charge.
Indiana Help Line
(800) 994-8448
Gambling Recovery Ministries
(812) 926-1052
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Gam-Anon: A peer-led support group, Gam-Anon provides a supportive environment for the spouses, relatives, or close friends of- problem gamblers to share their experiences. There is no membership fee. A list of local meetings is available by calling the above Problem Gambling Help Lines.