Call or Text the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Support Groups

Gambler’s Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous, founded in 1957, is an international fellowship of people who have a compulsive gambling problem. They meet regularly to share their “experiences, strength and hope”, so they can help each other solve the problems compulsive gambling has created in their lives, and to help others recovery from the addiction of compulsive gambling.
Maryland Hotline Number

855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)

Attendees to the phone meeting will be provided with New Member Welcome Packets
Dial: (267) 930-4000 | Access Code: 913 627 911#
For phone meeting questions email: marylandmeeting@gmail.com
Monday-Friday 7PM – 8:30PM | Saturday 1:30PM – 3PM | Sunday: 6:30PM-8PM

Gam-Anon

Gam-Anon is a 12-Step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of another.
Maryland Hotline Number

888-230-1123

SMART Recovery Meetings

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by a science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.

* Registration is required to access the SMART Recovery Online message board, chat room, and online meetings.

Not sure which group is right for you?

Have the Conversation with Someone Who "Has Been There"

The Center’s Peer Recovery Support Specialists (Peers) connect help seekers with the most useful resources with in their communities, including Support Meetings like Gambler’s Anonymous. Peers can help persons navigate their recovery journey and promote sustained recovery as a living example that recovery is possible. Peers can also provide additional support by joining individuals at their first 12 step or SMART recovery meeting.

Call or text the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) and asked to be connected with a Peer Recovery Support Specialist today!

Do you or someone you know have problems with gambling behavior? Help and Hope is available right now, it’s free, confidential and 24/7. 

Call or Text the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline TODAY! (1-800-426-2537)

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