What is Live Chat?
Our Live Chat system is operated by Gamblers Anonymous members and allows people struggling with compulsive gambling to communicate with someone who understands.
- Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office 4981 Irwindale Avenue suite 700 Irwindale, CA 91706 T (626) 960-3500 F (626) 960-3501 isomain@gamblersanonymous.org.
- Dec 08, 2018 Gamblers Anonymous doesn’t solicit members. It provides information to people struggling with a gambling addiction. The organization’s focus is to let people know that true help is available and that there is a way for compulsive gamblers to get their lives back.
- Most people in need of help talk once or twice and then find more support and advice at a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. Is Live Chat always available? While we strive to achieve a 24/7 availability the chat is operated by a number of Gamblers Anonymous members and sometimes there may not be an operator available.
When someone is available you can type your concerns into the chat box and the operator will respond back.
How often can I chat?
Chat live online with a professional counsellor, anywhere, anytime. It can be really helpful chatting to a counsellor - speaking to an independent person about your problem can help you look at the situation objectively, particularly if you speak to someone skilled at helping you talk and trained in assessment. It's not a busy room, but it may be helpful as a chat resource. At this time there is no regular chat time set but it may be a helpful source to be able to connect with others.
You can use the service as frequently as you need to. Most people in need of help talk once or twice and then find more support and advice at a Gamblers Anonymous meeting.
Is Live Chat always available?
While we strive to achieve a 24/7 availability the chat is operated by a number of Gamblers Anonymous members and sometimes there may not be an operator available.
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In the absence of an available operator you can ‘Leave Message’ and somebody will reply as soon as possible.
Who will I be talking to?
You will be talking to a member of Gamblers Anonymous. Being able to speak with another compulsive gambler in confidence is a first step to sharing your problem and will offer relief.
Is it secure?
Gamblers Anonymous Online Chat Rooms
Yes. Conversations are confidential and stored on a secure server for quality and training purposes. You may request a transcript at any time.
Gamblers Anonymous Online Chat Rooms
You can chat anonymously and are only asked to provide a screen name.