If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, this page provides a starting point for finding help and hope.

1. Problem Gambling Helplines

Gamblers and their families often have to struggle with financial and debt management problems as well as guilt, anxiety and even depression. Those who want a listening ear, and to obtain information and assistance on gambling problems can call the following helplines:

1. 1800-X-Gamble (1800-9-426253)
   
2. 1800-6-668-668
   

They can also approach Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society or Care Corner Counselling Centre, which are the 2 pilot agencies the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is funding to provide counselling and support services to problem gamblers and their families. The centres are staffed by professional counsellors/social workers who have undergone a training programme on problem gambling intervention specially designed by the Community Addictions Management Programme at Institute of Mental Health and MCYS.

Contact Details

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society
Tel: 6337 1201
Address: 1 North Bridge Rd, #03-33 High Street Centre Singapore 179094

Care Corner Counselling Centre
Tel: 6353-1180
Address: Blk 62B, Toa Payoh Lorong 4, #02-143, Singapore 312062

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3. Institute of Mental Health Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP)

CAMP was launched officially on 21st April 2001. Its aim is to provide treatment for individuals with various addictions, including substance and behavioural addictions (e.g. compulsive gambling). The good news is that people DO recover from addictions. Recovery begins with the desire to change, and the person is more likely to recover with the right support. CAMP has a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists and counselors who can help. CAMP also works with numerous government and community based agencies to provide consultation and referral services.

Services include:
Providing medical and non-medical treatment for addictions

Organising educational and preventative education lectures to the public/community

Providing consulting services to other agencies and community groups

Providing training to local and regional practitioners

Working with community agencies to raise awareness of local addiction issues

Conducting research in local addiction issues

Contact Details

Tel:
6-RECOVER (6-732 6837)

Email:
camp@imh.com.sg

Website:
www.camp.org.sg

Address:
Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP) @ Institute of Mental Health
10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747

Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday : 8.30am - 6.00pm