Gambling support services in Kildare
Leinster · Republic of Ireland
Kildare is served by HSE East addiction services. Many residents access in-person counselling in Naas, Newbridge or across the Dublin border.
Local in Kildare
- HSE East Community Healthcare Addiction Service covers Kildare.
- MABS offices in Naas, Newbridge and Athy.
- Gamblers Anonymous meetings in Naas and accessible in west Dublin.
- 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 Kildare
- 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 Kildare
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) operates in Kildare 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 Kildare 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 Kildare
- 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 Kildare?
- 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.