Help finder
Sometimes you need a little extra help. Are you concerned about your own gambling behaviour? Or about someone else who is gambling too much? See below what type of help suits you best. What do you prefer?
There are also some simple forms of support that you can choose yourself. There are also some simple forms of support that you can choose yourself.
Are you in doubt? Call, chat or message OpenOverGokken for free and anonymously, or contact your general practitioner.
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Brijder, Gokken onder Controle
For Gokken onder Controle no referral from your general practitioner is needed. Do you want to stop gambling, or gamble less? Gokken onder Controle is an online treatment that helps you to change your gambling behaviour. With professional guidance, you regain control over your gambling. For more information, visit the website or register here.
Tactus, Gokken de baas
Are you unsure whether you gamble too much? Do you want to prevent things from getting out of hand? This treatment is designed for people who are concerned about their gambling behaviour. With the 100% online treatment, you can tackle your gambling problems with guidance. Sign up
Often free
AGOG
The AGOG is a self-help organization for gambling addicts and for people with a relationship to a gambling addict, meaning: for partners, for parents and for other family members or friends of someone who gambles. AGOG offers a special form of help to gambling addicts and people in their environment, namely self-help.
Self-help is a specific form of assistance: you tackle a common problem with a group of fellow sufferers (people with gambling problems). The strength is in the small group and the specific problem. Sharing these experiences is important. Recognition plays a major role. You can feel that you're not alone. You can contact AGOG by calling 0800 – 22 777 22 or sending an email to info@agog.nl. Here you can find the AGOG locations in your area.
Steunpunt Gokschade (SLICKS)
The Gambling Harm Support Point is a freely accessible, low-threshold walk-in service run by SLICKS peer experts. They offer personal attention, understanding, and practical help to people with gambling problems and their loved ones—who also deserve to be heard and to have their concerns acknowledged. Together with local partners, SLICKS works to break down stigma and lower the barriers to appropriate support. Whether you are seeking help or have questions about gambling problems—you are always welcome at the Gambling Harm Support Point. You can contact SLICKS by calling 020-700 83 89 or emailing info@slicks.info.
OpenOverGokken
The helplines of OpenOverGokken are also staffed by experts by experience you can talk to. Call, chat, or message OpenOverGokken
Zero&Sano
After treatment for addiction or mental health problems, it is not always possible for everyone to return home immediately. Zero&Sano then offers a safe place to continue working on recovery before taking the next step: a healthy, happy and independent life. The intensive and focused and goal-oriented supported living in a home-like setting makes Zero&Sano unique, and residents make great progress. For more information, visit the website or register here.
Terwille
Terwille operates from a Christian identity and the four core values: Do, Dare, Dream, and Persevere. Terwille has 11 locations in the Netherlands. Need a listening ear? Call the telephone helpline. They are available Monday to Friday from 09:00–12:00 and on Tuesday and Wednesday also from 19:00–22:00. Call: 050 - 313 0700
Is a phone call a step too far or do you feel ashamed, but still want help or advice? You can chat, email, call, or WhatsApp with them anonymously via www.ask-terwille.nl.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)
VNN has locations in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. VNN employs experts who know a lot about gambling and how to deal with it. You can request a free and anonymous consultation. You can also contact them with general questions. Do not hesitate and call during office hours at 088 - 234 3434 or email info@vnn.nl.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)
VNN has locations in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. VNN employs experts who know a lot about gambling and how to deal with it. You can request a free and anonymous consultation. You can also contact them with general questions. Do not hesitate and call during office hours at 088 - 234 3434 or email info@vnn.nl.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)
VNN has locations in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. VNN employs experts who know a lot about gambling and how to deal with it. You can request a free and anonymous consultation. You can also contact them with general questions. Do not hesitate and call during office hours at 088 - 234 3434 or email info@vnn.nl.
Iriszorg
IrisZorg has 60 locations in 19 municipalities in Gelderland, part of Overijssel, and Flevoland. Do you have a question about your gambling or is something bothering you? Call 088 - 606 1600 and say you are calling for advice, or ask your question online. A consultation is free. Together, they will explore the reason for your use or behavior and look at alternatives that also work—such as sports, meeting friends, or psychological support.
Tactus
Tactus has nearly 50 locations in Overijssel, Gelderland, and Flevoland. Are you concerned about your own gambling or that of someone around you? Then you can request a free consultation at Tactus. Together, we will discuss your situation and see whether there is problematic gambling. You will receive advice on how to cut down or stop. If more help is needed, we will support you in finding treatment that suits you. You do not need a GP referral for this conversation. Call Tactus at 088 382 28 87 or ask your question online via the contact form. You will receive a response within 24 hours on working days.
Terwille
Terwille operates from a Christian identity and the four core values: Do, Dare, Dream, and Persevere. Terwille has 11 locations in the Netherlands. Need a listening ear? Call the telephone helpline. They are available Monday to Friday from 09:00–12:00 and on Tuesday and Wednesday also from 19:00–22:00. Call: 050 - 313 0700
Is a phone call a step too far or do you feel ashamed, but still want help or advice? You can chat, email, call, or WhatsApp with them anonymously via www.ask-terwille.nl.
Iriszorg
IrisZorg has 60 locations in 19 municipalities in Gelderland, part of Overijssel, and Flevoland. Do you have a question about your gambling or is something bothering you? Call 088 - 606 1600 and say you are calling for advice, or ask your question online. A consultation is free. Together, they will explore the reason for your use or behavior and look at alternatives that also work—such as sports, meeting friends, or psychological support.
Tactus
Tactus has nearly 50 locations in Overijssel, Gelderland, and Flevoland. Are you concerned about your own gambling or that of someone around you? Then you can request a free consultation at Tactus. Together, we will discuss your situation and see whether there is problematic gambling. You will receive advice on how to cut down or stop. If more help is needed, we will support you in finding treatment that suits you. You do not need a GP referral for this conversation. Call Tactus at 088 382 28 87 or ask your question online via the contact form. You will receive a response within 24 hours on working days.
Terwille
Terwille operates from a Christian identity and the four core values: Do, Dare, Dream, and Persevere. Terwille has 11 locations in the Netherlands. Need a listening ear? Call the telephone helpline. They are available Monday to Friday from 09:00–12:00 and on Tuesday and Wednesday also from 19:00–22:00. Call: 050 - 313 0700
Is a phone call a step too far or do you feel ashamed, but still want help or advice? You can chat, email, call, or WhatsApp with them anonymously via www.ask-terwille.nl.
Iriszorg
IrisZorg has 60 locations in 19 municipalities in Gelderland, part of Overijssel, and Flevoland. Do you have a question about your gambling or is something bothering you? Call 088 - 606 1600 and say you are calling for advice, or ask your question online. A consultation is free. Together, they will explore the reason for your use or behavior and look at alternatives that also work—such as sports, meeting friends, or psychological support.
Tactus
Tactus has nearly 50 locations in Overijssel, Gelderland, and Flevoland. Are you concerned about your own gambling or that of someone around you? Then you can request a free consultation at Tactus. Together, we will discuss your situation and see whether there is problematic gambling. You will receive advice on how to cut down or stop. If more help is needed, we will support you in finding treatment that suits you. You do not need a GP referral for this conversation. Call Tactus at 088 382 28 87 or ask your question online via the contact form. You will receive a response within 24 hours on working days.
Jellinek
Jellinek has locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht, and Amersfoort. Jellinek provides quick and personal advice. You can call the advice line for free every working day between 13:00 and 17:00. To request a consultation, you can also email adviesgesprekken@jellinek.nl. The team of experts will email you an answer within 2 days. During busy periods, or if your question requires some research, it may take a little longer.
Brijder
Brijder has more than 40 locations in North Holland and South Holland. At Brijder you can get free advice, guidance, and a listening ear without a referral if you are concerned about gambling—for yourself or for a loved one. Want to schedule a consultation? Call Brijder at 088 - 358 22 60 or ask your question online.
Jellinek
Jellinek has locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht, and Amersfoort. Jellinek provides quick and personal advice. You can call the advice line for free every working day between 13:00 and 17:00. To request a consultation, you can also email adviesgesprekken@jellinek.nl. The team of experts will email you an answer within 2 days. During busy periods, or if your question requires some research, it may take a little longer.
Terwille
Terwille operates from a Christian identity and the four core values: Do, Dare, Dream, and Persevere. Terwille has 11 locations in the Netherlands. Need a listening ear? Call the telephone helpline. They are available Monday to Friday from 09:00–12:00 and on Tuesday and Wednesday also from 19:00–22:00. Call: 050 - 313 0700
Is a phone call a step too far or do you feel ashamed, but still want help or advice? You can chat, email, call, or WhatsApp with them anonymously via www.ask-terwille.nl.
Brijder
Brijder has more than 40 locations in North Holland and South Holland. At Brijder you can get free advice, guidance, and a listening ear without a referral if you are concerned about gambling—for yourself or for a loved one. Want to schedule a consultation? Call Brijder at 088 - 358 22 60 or ask your question online.
Unfortunately, there is no care available in your region; please try nearby provinces.
Novadic-Kentron
Novadic-Kentron is the expert in addiction care and addiction research in Brabant. Do you need help or advice for yourself or someone else? Call: 073 - 689 90 90. You can reach them Monday to Friday, from 8.30 AM to 5.PM. You can also fill in the contact form.
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh has centres in North Limburg and Central Limburg. Are you feeling down? Or do you have any questions about your gambling behaviour? Please call 088 - 478 7817 or email vvgpreventie@vigogroep.nl.
Mondriaan
Mondriaan is active in South Limburg. Do you feel that you no longer have control over your gambling behavior? Are you worried? Then you can request a free consultation at Mondriaan Prevention. They will assess with you whether there is problematic gambling and advise you on how best to reduce or stop. If more is needed, they will support you in finding suitable help. You do not need a referral from your GP for this consultation. They also do not create a file. Email preventie@mondriaan.eu or call 088-5067200.
Outpatient: you receive help or care without staying overnight in an institution. You live at home.
Clinical: you stay in an institution, such as a hospital or clinic. You sleep over there and receive care or treatment day and night.
Regular care: With regular care, you are dependent on which healthcare provider is affiliated with your health insurer, so you have less freedom of choice. Regular care is partly funded by your health insurer. However, there may be waiting lists for certain forms of care.
Private care: Private care offers more choices and is tailored to the individual wishes and needs of the client. There are fewer waiting lists, so you have faster access to care. Clients must pay a higher personal financial contribution.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN) can help you if gambling is causing problems in your life:
- Outpatient treatment: you live at home and have appointments at a location. You receive a personal plan with individual conversations or group participation. Your life will be considered, such as work, relationships and finances.
- Family or systemic therapy: sometimes the help is extended to involve your family or partner in the treatment.
- Specialist help for multiple complaints: if there are mental or psychological problems in addition to gambling (e.g., trauma, ADHD, or mood disorder), VNN will work with you to find an appropriate treatment.
During the help, you learn how to stop or reduce your gambling behaviour. You receive support from various caregivers, such as psychologists, systemic therapists, and nurse specialists. To contact Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland, please call 088 - 234 34 34 or register here.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN) can help you if gambling is causing problems in your life:
- Outpatient treatment: you live at home and have appointments at a location. You receive a personal plan with individual conversations or group participation. Your life will be considered, such as work, relationships and finances.
- Family or systemic therapy: sometimes the help is extended to involve your family or partner in the treatment.
- Specialist help for multiple complaints: if there are mental or psychological problems in addition to gambling (e.g., trauma, ADHD, or mood disorder), VNN will work with you to find an appropriate treatment.
During the help, you learn how to stop or reduce your gambling behaviour. You receive support from various caregivers, such as psychologists, systemic therapists, and nurse specialists. To contact Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland, please call 088 - 234 34 34 or register here.
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN) can help you if gambling is causing problems in your life:
- Outpatient treatment: you live at home and have appointments at a location. You receive a personal plan with individual conversations or group participation. Your life will be considered, such as work, relationships and finances.
- Family or systemic therapy: sometimes the help is extended to involve your family or partner in the treatment.
- Specialist help for multiple complaints: if there are mental or psychological problems in addition to gambling (e.g., trauma, ADHD, or mood disorder), VNN will work with you to find an appropriate treatment.
During the help, you learn how to stop or reduce your gambling behaviour. You receive support from various caregivers, such as psychologists, systemic therapists, and nurse specialists. To contact Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland, please call 088 - 234 34 34 or register here.
Tactus Verslavingszorg
At Tactus Addiction Care you can get help if you have problems with gambling. You can choose outpatient treatment: you continue to live at home and have conversations at a Tactus location. There is a treatment plan with individual guidance or group conversations. They discuss your situation and set goals together. You receive help from a team of various experts, such as psychologists and doctors. For contact with Tactus, you can call 088-382 28 87 or use the contact form.
Tactus Verslavingszorg
At Tactus Addiction Care you can get help if you have problems with gambling. You can choose outpatient treatment: you continue to live at home and have conversations at a Tactus location. There is a treatment plan with individual guidance or group conversations. They discuss your situation and set goals together. You receive help from a team of various experts, such as psychologists and doctors. For contact with Tactus, you can call 088-382 28 87 or use the contact form.
Tactus Verslavingszorg
At Tactus Addiction Care you can get help if you have problems with gambling. You can choose outpatient treatment: you continue to live at home and have conversations at a Tactus location. There is a treatment plan with individual guidance or group conversations. They discuss your situation and set goals together. You receive help from a team of various experts, such as psychologists and doctors. For contact with Tactus, you can call 088-382 28 87 or use the contact form.
Iriszorg
Do you want help with your gambling problems? Then you can register with Iriszorg via your general practitioner. They will work with you. What are your strengths, what are your pitfalls, and when is the treatment successful for you? You will put this in a care plan. You work in small steps: achievable goals that quickly yield success. This gives you confidence in yourself. You work together for 3 to 9 months to achieve results: you overcome your addiction or learn to control it. They also work on other goals: getting out of debt, reconnecting with friends and family, solving problems at work, organizing your day meaningfully, and being proud of yourself again. To contact Iriszorg, you can call 088-606 1600, send an email to info@iriszorg.nl or register here.
Jellinek
At Jellinek you can get help if you have problems with gambling. They offer conversations, either individually or in a group. You can receive treatment on-site or online. Together with a therapist, you work on stopping or reducing gambling. You need a referral from your GP for this help. For contact with Jellinek, you can call 088-505 12 20 or fill out the contact form.
Hervitas
To overcome your gambling addiction, you can register with Hervitas. After the intake with a doctor, you come to the addiction facility in Zeist. They provide coffee, tea, lunch, and snacks. You will be at home on weekends.
In small groups, you follow a daily program specially developed for gambling addiction help. Often guided by two psychologists/therapists, for 3 weeks you will follow this program every weekday. You will receive personal guidance and be part of a group with other gambling addicts. They will investigate the cause of gambling. Why do you feel the need to gamble occasionally? What is the underlying issue? This treatment also offers opportunities for personal development. To contact Hervitas, you can call 030 – 210 26 41 or register here.
Jellinek
At Jellinek you can get help if you have problems with gambling. They offer conversations, either individually or in a group. You can receive treatment on-site or online. Together with a therapist, you work on stopping or reducing gambling. You need a referral from your GP for this help. For contact with Jellinek, you can call 088-505 12 20 or fill out the contact form.
Brijder (Parnassia Group)
Bij Brijder kun je hulp krijgen als je problemen hebt met gokken:
- Outpatient care: you live at home and occasionally visit a location for conversations (individual or group). You receive a treatment plan that suits your situation.
- Online treatment
- To contact Brijder, you can call 088-358 20 00 or register here.
Brijder (Parnassia Group)
Bij Brijder kun je hulp krijgen als je problemen hebt met gokken:
- Outpatient care: you live at home and occasionally visit a location for conversations (individual or group). You receive a treatment plan that suits your situation.
- Online treatment
- To contact Brijder, you can call 088-358 20 00 or register here.
Antes
At Antes you can get help if you gamble frequently and experience problems. Outpatient treatment, clinical care, or crisis care can be provided when needed.
Emergis
Emergis is a broad social organization for mental health and well-being. In every region in Zeeland, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Walcheren, and the Oosterschelde region, they offer personal treatment and guidance to people with various challenges in mental health, addiction, housing, work, safety, and domestic violence. Emergis offers digital and physical help and has fifty locations in Zeeland.
Call 0113 26 70 00 or visit the website for all possibilities.
Novadic-Kentron
At Novadic Kentron you can receive various types of help for gambling problems:
- Basic mental health care (short treatment): you can attend sessions every 3-6 months. These can be via video call or on location. This is for people who are reasonably independent and have their lives largely in order.
- Specialist care: if you have gambling problems and also experience psychological or medical complaints, you will receive more intensive help. Novadic-Kentron will work with you to determine the best care for you.
You receive guidance from professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and nurse specialists. To contact Novadic-Kentron, you can call 073 - 689 90 90 or register here.
Mondriaan
Mondriaan offers help and support for gambling problems. You can come here for advice, treatment, and guidance, both for yourself and for loved ones. Mondriaan has various locations in Limburg and also offers a special consultation hour for family and loved ones. For contact with Mondriaan, you can call 088-506 62 62 or register here.
Vincent van Gogh (Vincent Verslavingszorg)
Every person and every addiction is different. That is why Vincent van Gogh (Vincent Verslavingszorg) tailors the intensity and location of the treatment to your situation: online, in the addiction clinic, or in the clinic. They also offer preventive treatment to prevent the onset or worsening of addiction. To contact Vincent van Gogh, you can call 0478 - 52 77 00 or register here.
Unfortunately, there is no care available in your region, try nearby provinces, or regular care.
GGZ Interventie
At GGZ Interventie they offer a unique, personal approach for everyone struggling with addiction. They understand how important it is to quickly receive the right help in an environment that radiates peace and trust. GGZ Interventie offers personalized help, where you can receive treatment in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, you can receive treatment in Portugal through SerenityRetreat. For contact with GGZ Interventie you can call 020-231 00 00.
Unfortunately, there is no care available in your region, try nearby provinces, or regular care.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and clinical treatments. Additionally, there is extensive attention for family members with the family program, you receive an intensive aftercare program after your treatment and they organize educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive while simultaneously offering the opportunity to directly apply what you have learned in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chance of successfully completing the treatment is greatest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for entering and staying in recovery. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or you can register here.
Unfortunately, there is no care available in your region, try nearby provinces, or regular care.
GGZ Interventie
At GGZ Interventie they offer a unique, personal approach for everyone struggling with addiction. They understand how important it is to quickly receive the right help in an environment that radiates peace and trust. GGZ Interventie offers personalized help, where you can receive treatment in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, you can receive treatment in Portugal through SerenityRetreat. For contact with GGZ Interventie you can call 020-231 00 00.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and clinical treatments. Additionally, there is extensive attention for family members with the family program, you receive an intensive aftercare program after your treatment and they organize educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive while simultaneously offering the opportunity to directly apply what you have learned in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chance of successfully completing the treatment is greatest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for entering and staying in recovery. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or you can register here.
Spoor 6
Spoor 6 offers personal help for people with a (gambling) addiction, focused on lasting recovery. The day treatment at Spoor6 is intensive. During the first two weeks of treatment you are with them from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In the evenings and on weekends you are at home, so you can immediately put your newly acquired skills into practice in your own environment. The day treatment takes place in small groups, with a permanent team of therapists, who are also actively involved in your recovery process outside the group sessions. After these two weeks, the aftercare program of individual therapy begins.
Spoor6 Verslavingszorg is available 7 days a week. Do you need help now? Make an appointment for an intake, non-committal introductory conversation or ask your question via the contact form. Don't wait, you don't have to do it alone! You can also call 035-69 75 400.
GGZ Interventie
At GGZ Interventie they offer a unique, personal approach for everyone struggling with addiction. They understand how important it is to quickly receive the right help in an environment that radiates peace and trust. GGZ Interventie offers personalized help, where you can receive treatment in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, you can receive treatment in Portugal through SerenityRetreat. For contact with GGZ Interventie you can call 020-231 00 00.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and inpatient treatments. In addition, there is a strong focus on loved ones with the family programme. After your treatment, you will receive intensive aftercare and they organise educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive and at the same time offers the opportunity to apply what you have learned directly in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chances of successfully completing the treatment are highest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for recovering and staying recovered. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or your can register here.
Castle Craig
Castle Craig is a treatment centre that specialises in helping people with addictions. The treatment provides intensive professional support, addressing both the addiction and any underlying issues. Visit the website for more information or call or send a message to 088-770 70 77 or register here.
Trubendorffer
Trubendorffer offers treatment that lets you stay home, so you don't have to go to a clinic far away. This new treatment is more intensive and usually more effective that the 'traditional' method.
The main reason is that after treatment, you are not immediately sent back to daily life from a protected environment. At Trubendorffer this is much more interconnected. For more information, visit the website, call 085-580 00 58 or register here.
Spoor 6
Spoor 6 offers personal help for people with a (gambling) addiction, focused on lasting recovery. The day treatment at Spoor6 is intensive. During the first two weeks of treatment you are with them from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In the evenings and on weekends you are at home, so you can immediately put your newly acquired skills into practice in your own environment. The day treatment takes place in small groups, with a permanent team of therapists, who are also actively involved in your recovery process outside the group sessions. After these two weeks, the aftercare program of individual therapy begins.
Spoor6 Verslavingszorg is available 7 days a week. Do you need help now? Make an appointment for an intake, non-committal introductory conversation or ask your question via the contact form. Don't wait, you don't have to do it alone! You can also call 035-69 75 400.
GGZ Interventie
At GGZ Interventie they offer a unique, personal approach for everyone struggling with addiction. They understand how important it is to quickly receive the right help in an environment that radiates peace and trust. GGZ Interventie offers personalized help, where you can receive treatment in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, you can receive treatment in Portugal through SerenityRetreat. For contact with GGZ Interventie you can call 020-231 00 00.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and inpatient treatments. In addition, there is a strong focus on loved ones with the family programme. After your treatment, you will receive intensive aftercare and they organise educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive and at the same time offers the opportunity to apply what you have learned directly in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chances of successfully completing the treatment are highest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for recovering and staying recovered. You can contact solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or your can register here.
Castle Craig
Castle Craig is a treatment centre that specialises in helping people with addictions. The treatment provides intensive professional support, addressing both the addiction and any underlying issues. Visit the website for more information or call or send a message to 088-770 70 77 or register here.
Trubendorffer
Trubendorffer offers treatment that lets you stay home, so you don't have to go to a clinic far away. This new treatment is more intensive and usually more effective that the 'traditional' method.
The main reason is that after treatment, you are not immediately sent back to daily life from a protected environment. At Trubendorffer this is much more interconnected. For more information, visit the website, call 085-580 00 58 or register here.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and inpatient treatments. In addition, there is a strong focus on loved ones with the family programme. After your treatment, you will receive intensive aftercare and they organise educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive and at the same time offers the opportunity to apply what you have learned directly in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chances of successfully completing the treatment are highest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for recovering and staying recovered. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or your can register here.
Ready for Change
Ready for Change offers specialist outpatient addiction care and mental health care in Rotterdam. They help you achieve lasting recovery from addiction and mental health issues, allowing you to regain control over your life. Ready for Change specialises in helping adults who struggle with addictions to alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. For more information or registration call 088-73 23 942 or fill in the contact form.
Castle Craig
Castle Craig is a treatment centre that specialises in helping people with addictions. The treatment provides intensive professional support, addressing both the addiction and any underlying issues. Visit the website for more information or call or send a message to 088-770 70 77 or register here.
Trubendorffer
Trubendorffer offers treatment that lets you stay home, so you don't have to go to a clinic far away. This new treatment is more intensive and usually more effective that the 'traditional' method.
The main reason is that after treatment, you are not immediately sent back to daily life from a protected environment. At Trubendorffer this is much more interconnected. For more information, visit the website, call 085-580 00 58 or register here.
Unfortunately, there is no care available in your region, try nearby provinces, or regular care.
GGZ Interventie
At GGZ Interventie they offer a unique, personal approach for everyone struggling with addiction. They understand how important it is to quickly receive the right help in an environment that radiates peace and trust. GGZ Interventie offers personalized help, where you can receive treatment in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, you can receive treatment in Portugal through SerenityRetreat. For contact with GGZ Interventie you can call 020-231 00 00.
Changes GGZ
Every treatment at Changes GGZ is preceded by an intake process. During the introductory conversation you can tell your story in a safe environment. Based on this, they create a treatment plan, taking into account your individual situation and needs. The treatment for gambling addiction at Changes GGZ consists of an outpatient treatment program (individual program or day treatment). Changes GGZ is committed to preventing relapse. This all happens under the guidance of expert professionals. They teach you techniques to regain control over your thoughts and feelings, so you can deal with sudden emotions and stressful situations in a healthier way. Some of the specialists are also peer experts and know better than anyone what you are going through. They too will do everything they can to help you overcome your gambling addiction. You can contact Changes GGZ by calling 088 – 242 6437 or you can register here.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and clinical treatments. Additionally, there is extensive attention for family members with the family program, you receive an intensive aftercare program after your treatment and they organize educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive while simultaneously offering the opportunity to directly apply what you have learned in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chance of successfully completing the treatment is greatest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for entering and staying in recovery. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or you can register here.
Trubendorffer
Trubendorffer offers treatment that lets you stay home, so you don't have to go to a clinic far away. This new treatment is more intensive and usually more effective that the 'traditional' method.
The main reason is that after treatment, you are not immediately sent back to daily life from a protected environment. At Trubendorffer this is much more interconnected. For more information, visit the website, call 085-580 00 58 or register here.
SolutionS
SolutionS has 9 locations in the Netherlands. They offer outpatient, part-time and clinical treatments. Additionally, there is extensive attention for family members with the family program, you receive an intensive aftercare program after your treatment and they organize educational afternoons. The main advantage of the program is that it is intensive while simultaneously offering the opportunity to directly apply what you have learned in your own life. This intensity ensures that the chance of successfully completing the treatment is greatest. Persevering until the end and making maximum use of meetings is the most important condition for entering and staying in recovery. You can contact Solutions by calling 033-204 85 50 or you can register here.
Trubendorffer
Trubendorffer offers treatment that lets you stay home, so you don't have to go to a clinic far away. This new treatment is more intensive and usually more effective that the 'traditional' method.
The main reason is that after treatment, you are not immediately sent back to daily life from a protected environment. At Trubendorffer this is much more interconnected. For more information, visit the website, call 085-580 00 58 or register here.
Brijder
Brijder has more than 40 locations in North Holland and South Holland. At Brijder you can receive free advice, guidance and a listening ear for concerns about gambling behaviour without a referral—both for yourself and for your loved one. Would you like to schedule an advisory conversation? Call Brijder at 088-358 20 00 or ask your question online. On working days, you'll receive an answer to your questions within 24 hours.
Help mijn dierbare is verslaafd (Help, someone I care about is addicted) Family and friends of people with addiction are the focus here. Maybe your partner, your parent, child or a good friend is addicted. They help you with personal advice, a listening ear, workshops, or an individual programme. You can find all available forms of help on the website.AGOG
The AGOG is a self-help organization for gambling addicts and for people with a relationship to a gambling addict, meaning: for partners, for parents and for other family members or friends of someone who gambles. AGOG offers a special form of help to gambling addicts and people in their environment, namely self-help.
Self-help is a specific form of assistance: you tackle a common problem with a group of fellow sufferers (people with gambling problems). The strength is in the small group and the specific problem. Sharing these experiences is important. Recognition plays a major role. You can feel that you're not alone. You can contact AGOG by calling 0800 – 22 777 22 or sending an email to info@agog.nl. Here you can find the AGOG locations in your area.
AGOG
The AGOG is a self-help organization for gambling addicts and for people with a relationship to a gambling addict, meaning: for partners, for parents and for other family members or friends of someone who gambles. AGOG offers a special form of help to gambling addicts and people in their environment, namely self-help.
Self-help is a specific form of assistance: you tackle a common problem with a group of fellow sufferers (people with gambling problems). The strength is in the small group and the specific problem. Sharing these experiences is important. Recognition plays a major role. You can feel that you're not alone. You can contact AGOG by calling 0800 – 22 777 22 or sending an email to info@agog.nl. Here you can find the AGOG locations in your area.
Jellinek
Jellinek has locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht and Amersfoort. Jellinek provides quick and personal advice. You can call for advice for free every working day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at: 088 – 505 1220.
AGOG
The AGOG is a self-help organization for gambling addicts and for people with a relationship to a gambling addict, meaning: for partners, for parents and for other family members or friends of someone who gambles. AGOG offers a special form of help to gambling addicts and people in their environment, namely self-help.
Self-help is a specific form of assistance: you tackle a common problem with a group of fellow sufferers (people with gambling problems). The strength is in the small group and the specific problem. Sharing these experiences is important. Recognition plays a major role. You can feel that you're not alone. You can contact AGOG by calling 0800 – 22 777 22 or sending an email to info@agog.nl. Here you can find the AGOG locations in your area.
Jellinek
Jellinek has locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht and Amersfoort. Jellinek provides quick and personal advice. You can call for advice for free every working day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at: 088 – 505 1220.
AGOG
The AGOG is a self-help organization for gambling addicts and for people with a relationship to a gambling addict, meaning: for partners, for parents and for other family members or friends of someone who gambles. AGOG offers a special form of help to gambling addicts and people in their environment, namely self-help.
Self-help is a specific form of assistance: you tackle a common problem with a group of fellow sufferers (people with gambling problems). The strength is in the small group and the specific problem. Sharing these experiences is important. Recognition plays a major role. You can feel that you're not alone. You can contact AGOG by calling 0800 – 22 777 22 or sending an email to info@agog.nl. Here you can find the AGOG locations in your area.
Jellinek
Jellinek has locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht and Amersfoort. Jellinek provides quick and personal advice. You can call for advice for free every working day between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at: 088 – 505 1220.
How can my general practitioner help me?
If you have complaints or problems, you can go to your general practitioner. He/she has professional confidentiality. This means: your general practitioner is not allowed to tell others anything about you. Not to your employer. Not to your partner. To no one.
Only with your consent, the general practitioner is allowed to share your information.
Sometimes you experience symptoms due to excessive gambling, or your symptoms are getting worse because of gambling.
Examples of symptoms:
- Being very tired
- Stress or tension
- Poor sleep
- Insecure, anxious or depressed
- Money problems
- Problems at work or at home
Be honest with your general practitioner about how much you gamble and what problems you have. Then he/she can help you better.
Help with quitting gambling
The general practitioner can help you if you want to stop or reduce gambling. Together you will discuss your situation. Then the general practitioner will see what suits you best.
- Sometimes the general practitioner can help you directly.
- Sometimes the general practitioner refers you to someone else. For example, to an organization for addiction help.
What help is available to help me improve my gambling behaviour?
If you or someone in your environment has problems with gambling, it’s good to know that help is available. There are different ways that can help you gain more control on the situation.
Below you can see a few forms of help:
Online help: information and assistance via the internet
On this website, you can find a lot of information about gambling problems and gambling addiction. There is also a self-help module and you can read how other people have dealt with their gambling problems.
Self-help groups and discussion groups
In self-help groups and discussion groups, you talk to people who have been through the same thing as you. You share experiences and support each other. There are no counsellors present. Together with the group, you look at what can help you move forward. For more information about these groups, please click here.
Psychosocial help
Psychosocial help looks at your behaviour and your environment. This help is available, for example, through community teams, telephone helplines, or your general practitioner.
You get support to deal with gambling differently and to persevere during your treatment. Do you want to know what different methods are available? Then contact OpenOverGokken.
Psycho-education
Psycho-education means: getting information and talking with a professional. You will learn how to deal with gambling problems, difficult situations, and unpleasant thoughts. This information often makes you feel stronger and able to make better choices. Do you want to know how to get in touch with a professional? Then contact OpenOverGokken.
What can I do if self-help isn't enough?
Not everyone who wants to change their gambling behaviour finds self-help sufficient. If you need more help, you can go to your general practitioner. Your general practitioner can give you advice on where to find help in your area and together you will discuss which form of help suits you. You can also find an overview of organizations in your area that can help you with your gambling problems in the Help Finder.
You can always call, chat or email if you want more information about help.
What is an expert by experience?
What is an addiction treatment facility?
An addiction treatment centre is an organisation where staff provide help and advice to people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, medication and gambling.
The people who work here have a lot of knowledge in the field of gambling and there are various treatments to help you. Usually, you need a referral from the general practitioner. After registration, you get an appointment for an initial consultation. There is an addiction care facility in every region. You can call or email us if you have questions.