Gambling support services in Clare
Munster · Republic of Ireland
Clare is served by HSE Mid-West addiction services, with Ennis as the main regional hub. Limerick city is the closest urban centre for additional in-person support.
Local in Clare
- HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare Addiction Service covers Clare.
- MABS office in Ennis.
- Gamblers Anonymous accessible in Limerick and online.
- Extern Problem Gambling national referrals.
Local listings are informational and non-endorsing. Always confirm opening hours and referral routes directly with each service.
National services that apply in Clare
- Gambling Care National Helpline — 1800 936 725 (free, confidential).
- Extern Problem Gambling — free one-to-one support across Ireland.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland — in-person and online peer-support meetings.
- Gam-Anon Ireland — for family members affected by someone else's gambling.
- HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline — 1800 459 459 (covers gambling).
Debt support in Clare
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) operates in Clare as well as nationally on 0818 07 2000. It is free, confidential and independent. See our complete guide to gambling debt in Ireland and the action-focused debt support hub.
Self-exclusion and blocking
Self-exclusion works the same way in Clare as anywhere else in Ireland. See self-exclusion options and bank blocking.
If you are in crisis
- Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7).
- Pieta — 1800 247 247 (free, 24/7).
- Emergency — 999 or 112.
FAQs — gambling support in Clare
- Do I need a GP referral?
- For HSE addiction services, usually yes. Voluntary services such as Gambling Care, Extern and Gamblers Anonymous accept self-referrals.
- Is support free in Clare?
- HSE, MABS, Samaritans, Pieta and the major voluntary providers are free. Some private counsellors charge fees.
- Can I get help anonymously?
- Yes. Helplines and peer-support meetings can be accessed without sharing identifying information.
- What if there is no local in-person service for me?
- National phone and online services give full coverage, and several providers will arrange travel-free counselling by phone or video.
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This page is information only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, counselling or crisis support.