Gambling support services in Dublin
Leinster · Republic of Ireland
Dublin has the widest concentration of gambling support services in Ireland — HSE addiction services, voluntary providers and several peer support meetings each week. Almost every national service has a Dublin point of contact.
Local in Dublin
- HSE addiction services operate across the four Dublin Local Health Office areas; GP referral is the usual route.
- Gamblers Anonymous holds multiple weekly meetings in central Dublin and the suburbs.
- Extern Problem Gambling and Gambling Care both have Dublin caseworkers.
- MABS has offices across all four Dublin local authority areas.
Local listings are informational and non-endorsing. Always confirm opening hours and referral routes directly with each service.
National services that apply in Dublin
- 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 Dublin
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) operates in Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin
- 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 Dublin?
- 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.
Neighbouring counties
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This page is information only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, counselling or crisis support.