Get Help with Problem Gambling in Alberta
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, you are not alone. These resources provide confidential support, immediate assistance, and guidance for players, family, and friends across Alberta.
211 Alberta
211 is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resources for whatever issue they need help with, including referrals for gambling support. They can help connect individuals to addiction services, counselling, and more.
- Free, confidential support and referrals
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Available in multiple languages
Additional Resources
These additional resources may be helpful if you or someone you know is having difficulties because of their gambling behaviour, or if you are just seeking further information on safer gaming practices.
The Centralized Self-Exclusion program can help you take a longer break. Visit for info on the program or direct links to resources.
The Orderly Payment of Debts program provides an easy and stress-free way to repay debts in a cost-effective manner.
For more that 60 years, the Gamblers Anonymous Program has helped thousands of people to stop gambling and to go on to lead normal happy lives.
Available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If someone else’s gambling problem is affecting your life, Gam-Anon is a 12-step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of a loved one.