Support and Treatment
Whether you are looking for support for yourself or a friend or family member, Responsible Gambling has many services available. If you are new to Responsible Gambling you might like to start by exploring our website or speaking to one of our advisers on our Toll Free line 1199.
For problem gamblers
Has gambling become a problem for you?
Firstly, well done for recognising that your gambling behaviour may be causing you problems. Often, when people think about problem gambling, they think about the loss of money and debt, but problem gambling can negatively affect many aspects of your life.
Your relationship with friends and family
Your health
Your work
Your education
The amount of time you have available to do other things
If you recognise that gambling is affecting any of these areas of your life, you are not alone and Responsible Gambling can help you.
How do I cope with the impacts from gambling?
You may start to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay. You don’t have to do everything at once. For now, just start to prioritise. What’s most urgent yo you right now?
I want to talk to someone about my gambling
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING HELPLINE
Dial the shortcode below to take the gambling self assessment test and know if you need help.
*789*1199#
IN DISTRESS
CALL US NOW TOLL FREE & REQUEST FOR HELP WITH YOUR GAMBLING HABIT:
1199
(Service Offered in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross)
I want to limit my access to gambling
Self exclusion – Find out how you can bar yourself from betting shops, casinos, arcades and online gambling companies.
Blocking software – Find out how you can set up your computer to shop you accessing gambling websites.
Changing your behaviour – Find out how you can manage the urge to gamble and make changes to your list to break out of the old patterns and routines.