Since 1995, Gambler’s Help Southern has supported the local community.
Among the free and confidential services offered are:
- Financial and therapeutic counselling
- Support for venues
- Engagement with the community
- Education in schools
We strive to raise awareness of gambling harm in our community and to support those who are affected by it.
Help isn’t far away
Contact us if you are concerned about someone you care about or would like to discuss your gambling.
About the service
Everyone experiencing gambling-related harm – including family and friends – can receive free and confidential counselling.
There is one-on-one, couple, family, and group counselling available from our trained counsellors and psychologists.
Service location
Gambler’s Help Southern has 13 locations across Bayside, South East Melbourne and the Peninsula, so help isn’t far away.
What can a counsellor do for you?
It can be difficult to deal with gambling problems on your own. It can be helpful to talk to someone independent. It is our aim to support you as you discuss the reasons for your problems with gambling and work with you to make changes.
How do financial counsellors help?
Financial problems caused by gambling can be really difficult to deal with. Our financial counsellors can help you make sense of your finances and negotiate affordable repayment plans with your creditors.
Who can access the services?
We are here to help anyone suffering harm from gambling, whether it be their own or another’s.
How long is the appointment wait time?
Within a week, you will have a face-to-face appointment with us.
Bookings are available Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. Session numbers are unlimited.
Cost
There is no charge for our services.
Is the service only available to local residents or workers?
It doesn’t matter which part of Melbourne you live in, we support you.
Are you able to provide interpreters?
Yes. The interpreters we use are experienced.
Contact
Request a booking or make an enquiry.
- Call: 03 9575 5353
- Email: ghs.intake@connecthealth.org.au
- Web: gamblershelpsouthern.org.au
- After hours: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
- Use the Reset App for self-help
- 100 Day Challenge
About our work
You are not alone in this. Gambling harm affects more than half a million Victorians every year.
Our counsellors at Gambler’s Help Southern assist over 1200 people each year with their gambling problems.
As part of our work, we also provide input to the systems that deal with gambling harm, including the justice system. Read about our input into The Courts’ treatment of those living with gambling harm.