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Gambling support services in Galway

Connacht · Republic of Ireland

Galway is the main support hub for the West of Ireland. HSE West addiction services, voluntary counselling and a weekly peer support meeting in Galway city serve the county and surrounding region.

Local in Galway

  • HSE West Community Healthcare Addiction Service covers Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
  • Galway City and Galway County MABS offices.
  • Gambling Care and Extern accept referrals from across Connacht.
  • University of Galway counselling services are available to enrolled students.

Local listings are informational and non-endorsing. Always confirm opening hours and referral routes directly with each service.

National services that apply in Galway

  • 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 Galway

MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) operates in Galway 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 Galway 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 Galway

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 Galway?
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.

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