NECA, in partnership with GamCare provides a range of FREE support for Gamblers, as well as friends and family who are affected.
We provide a range of short and longer term treatment options either over the phone or face-to-face across the North East and North Yorkshire.
If you are concerned about your gambling or you are a family member needing support, you can talk to us. Our services are free, flexible and confidential.
0191 562 330
0808 8020 133
NECA Gambling service support is still available throughout the Lockdown period; We’re just a call or message away.
We know the current situation is worrying for many, and this may make it harder for some people to resist urges to gamble. Gambling is not a way to improve finances, or to cope with difficulties. We’re here if you need support.
If you’re worried about your gambling or someone else’s contact:
GamCare has a range of self-help resources you can use to change your relationship with gambling, even in isolation. Make a start, by working through the GamCare Self-Help Workbook, at your own pace.
If you’re concerned you might be gambling more than normal during this period, start to work out your spending with the Safer Gambling calculator.
GAMSTOP is a self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in the UK
Blocking software helps you avoid online gambling
We’re all communicating more online – connect with others experiencing harm because of gambling now and share positive ways to support recovery through the GamCare Forum.
Loved ones can be impacted by gambling too. Family and friends can join a dedicated GamCare chatroom on Wednesdays from 7pm
It’s important to keep looking after your mental wellbeing more than ever at this time. For guidance, tips and advice go to: nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
NECA is delighted to be working in partnership with Gamcare and the NHS Northern Gambling Service to provide integrated support services to anyone experiencing gambling harms across Leeds and the surrounding area.
The Leeds Community Gambling Service offers a range of support which can be provided face-to-face, online or over the phone. We can support gamblers as well as those who are affected by the gambling behaviour of a family member or friend.
All of our services are free of charge and completely confidential.
You can access our services however you feel most comfortable:
Call us on 0113 388 6466
Email us at leedscommunitygamblingservice@gamcare.org.uk
To find out more information and access our online Leeds Gambling Service referral form please click here
Our Education & Training Leads provide free of charge gambling awareness workshops across the North East of England directly to young people, as well as free CPD accredited training for youth professionals in their local areas.
We provide materials and screening tools to assist local youth services and teachers in identifying young people at risk.
We provide support for people who are vulnerable to or experiencing gambling-related harm.
Through the Gamcare Education & Training Programme, BigDeal we aim to:
For more information check out the BigDeal website; a page dedicated to providing young people with information and support related to gambling, either for themselves or someone they care about.
If you are a professional working with young people aged 11-19 and would like free training in the North East please contact 0191 562 3309 and we will connect you to one of our Education & Training Leads.
