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Where to Go For Help

If you or someone you care about has a problem with gambling, here are some resources to check out:

Gamblers Anonymous International. To learn where you can find one of their more than 1,000 chapters or for informative brochures, contact: Gamblers Anonymous, Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213-386-8789; (fax) 213-386-0030. Or consult your telephone directory for the local Gamblers Anonymous chapter in your area.

New Life Clinics. For Christian counseling, call 1-800-NEW-LIFE to reach this nationally based chain that provides help for people struggling with addictions.

National Council on Problem Gambling. For a free copy of "Women Who Gamble Too Much," call 1-800-522-4700.

The Counsel on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. A 24-hour, toll-free national hotline-
1-800-GAMBLER-is available to assist callers with questions about compulsive gambling.


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