Gambling support services in Sligo
Connacht · Republic of Ireland
Sligo is served by HSE North-West addiction services, with Sligo town as the main regional hub for in-person counselling across the North-West.
Local in Sligo
- HSE North-West addiction service covers Sligo, Leitrim and parts of Donegal.
- MABS office in Sligo.
- Gamblers Anonymous meetings in Sligo.
- 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 Sligo
- 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 Sligo
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) operates in Sligo 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 Sligo 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 Sligo
- 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 Sligo?
- 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.