Gamblers Anonymous Online Chat
What is Live Chat?
Our Live Chat system is operated by Gamblers Anonymous members and allows people struggling with compulsive gambling to communicate with someone who understands.
When someone is available you can type your concerns into the chat box and the operator will respond back.
Mar 18, 2020 entry to the Chat Room. Below is the schedule of Online Meetings. These meetings are held in the Meeting Room at the days and times listed below. To attend a meeting enter a User Name below. You will be taken to a window with two tabs. Click on the Rooms tab. There you will see the following rooms:Chat Lobby - general chat open 24/7. Gamblers Anonymous Chat room is the Best place for strange people who are looking to kill free time with their family and friends and its also the great place for making new friends from all over the world girls and boys are here you can chit chat with your Gamblers Anonymous friends and family member also this is the best place for sharing information and talk about Politics. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and Bettors Anonymous (BA) are self-help meetings based on the same 12-step concept as Alcoholics Anonymous. Online meetings, and online self-help chat. Gam-Anon is a support group specifically for families and loved ones of people experiencing problems with gambling. In The Rooms offers an online support forum.
Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office 4981 Irwindale Avenue suite 700 Irwindale, CA 91706 T (626) 960-3500 F (626) 960-3501 isomain@gamblersanonymous.org.
How often can I chat?
You can use the service as frequently as you need to. Most people in need of help talk once or twice and then find more support and advice at a Gamblers Anonymous meeting.
Is Live Chat always available?
While we strive to achieve a 24/7 availability the chat is operated by a number of Gamblers Anonymous members and sometimes there may not be an operator available.
In the absence of an available operator you can ‘Leave Message’ and somebody will reply as soon as possible.
Who will I be talking to?
You will be talking to a member of Gamblers Anonymous. Being able to speak with another compulsive gambler in confidence is a first step to sharing your problem and will offer relief.
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Is it secure?
Yes. Conversations are confidential and stored on a secure server for quality and training purposes. You may request a transcript at any time.
You can chat anonymously and are only asked to provide a screen name.
- FREE ONLINE CHAT: Chat is open 24 hours 7 days a week
- Chat specialists have expertise in problem gambling
- Chat provides emotional support & referrals for problem gamblers and others impacted by the gambler’s behavior
- Chats are confidential and can be anonymous
- Links chat visitors to local treatment service
- When chat is not available, call the CT Problem Gambling Helpline at: 1-888-789-7777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Problem Gambling (PG) Live Chat?
Chat is a conversation between a person concerned about problem gambling and a specialist in problem gambling by way of computers. This is an alternative to calling the Helpline.
Who should use Problem Gambling Chat?
Anyone who has identified him/herself as having a gambling problem, anyone who is concerned about his/her current gambling behavior, and significant others who have been affected by the problem gambling behavior of another.
Chat is provided by the CT Council on Problem Gambling for residents of the State of Connecticut. Residents of nearby states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts will also be given referral information in their geographic areas.
Problem Gambling Chat aims to:
- Be supportive and non-judgmental
- Help the problem gambler and/or affected others to reduce stress and feel empowered to make healthier decisions regarding the gambling problem.
- Connect chatters to local treatment services to cope with the gambling problem that is having serious effects.
What can I expect during a chat session?
You may be asked questions related to:
- history around the gambling behavior
- your safety
- current emotional, financial, and other stressors
When is the problem gambling chat service available?
When you click on “Chat Now,” you will be asked for your zip code, which will route you to the Chat site. If services are available for your area and there is a chat specialist available, you will be connected right away or be informed of a wait if the chat is busy. Wait time is dependent on how many chats are in process or waiting. If the chat is not open, you will see the available chat schedule so that you can contact chat at a later time.
When no chat service is available, you can also call the CT Problem Gambling Helpline directly at 1-888-789-7777.
Why are chat specialists asking for identifying information?
Can I remain anonymous?
Your city/state is requested to connect you to local resources. Non-identifying demographic information (like your age, city of residence, ethnicity, gender, and, type of concern) is also collected to understand the needs of different groups.
If you would like to remain anonymous, you may make up a fictitious name or choose the “chat anonymously” option.
Your phone number or other contact information is requested for a chat specialist to contact you in case of a disconnection; or in the case of an emergency in which your safety is at risk. Your personal information will never be shared unless a chat specialist has reason to believe your life, or the life of someone else you identify, is in imminent danger.
Is Problem Gambling Chat communication secure?
Your information and chats are confidential and are in compliance with requirements of .
Confidentiality and security of chats are ensured through the PG Chat software provider, which uses the same encryption* and data protection standards required by major financial institutions to transact business with each other.
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*changing information into a code, so it can only be read by those to whom it was intended.