What Is Gamblers Anonymous? UK’s Lifeline for People Who’ve Lost Everything to Gambling
Empty bank account notifications lighting up the phone screen. Another night lost to online slots, another lie to tell the family in the morning. Sounds familiar?
Thousands of people across Britain know exactly what that feels like. The shame burning in your chest when you realize you’ve gambled away the rent money… Again. The desperate calculations about which bills can wait another week. The growing pile of lies needed to cover… the last pile of lies.
But here’s something most people don’t know about. In church halls, community centers, and online meeting rooms across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, people who’ve been exactly where you are right now meet every single night.
They share their stories without judgment. They’ve lost homes, marriages, children, and careers. Some came dangerously close to ending their lives.
And they’re still here. Still fighting. Still helping others fight.
Contents
- Gamblers Anonymous UK Quick Contacts
- Why Most People Never Hear About Gamblers Anonymous
- How GA Really Started in Britain
- What Actually Happens When Someone Walks Into a GA Meeting
- The 12 Steps: Spiritual Program or Practical Life Skills?
- Where to Find Help: UK Meeting Locations That Actually Exist
- Major Cities with Established GA Presence
- London Area (40+ weekly meetings)
- Manchester and Northwest (25+ meetings)
- Birmingham and Midlands (20+ meetings)
- Meeting Locations Characteristics
- GA Meeting Locations All Over the UK
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Wales
- Online Meetings: The Pandemic Innovation That Stayed
- The Family Wreckage: Why Gam-Anon Matters As Much As GA
- FAQ: The Ones People Actually Ask
- Why GA Isn’t For Everyone
- Resources That Actually Help: Beyond Meeting Attendance
- Taking Action: From Reading to Recovery
- Life After Gambling
- References
- Gamblers Anonymous UK Quick Contacts
- Why Most People Never Hear About Gamblers Anonymous
- How GA Really Started in Britain
- What Actually Happens When Someone Walks Into a GA Meeting
- The 12 Steps: Spiritual Program or Practical Life Skills?
- Where to Find Help: UK Meeting Locations That Actually Exist
- Major Cities with Established GA Presence
- London Area (40+ weekly meetings)
- Manchester and Northwest (25+ meetings)
- Birmingham and Midlands (20+ meetings)
- Meeting Locations Characteristics
- GA Meeting Locations All Over the UK
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Wales
- Online Meetings: The Pandemic Innovation That Stayed
- The Family Wreckage: Why Gam-Anon Matters As Much As GA
- FAQ: The Ones People Actually Ask
- Why GA Isn’t For Everyone
- Resources That Actually Help: Beyond Meeting Attendance
- Taking Action: From Reading to Recovery
- Life After Gambling
- References
Gamblers Anonymous UK Quick Contacts
Address (Headquarters) | Gamblers Anonymous England, Wales & Ulster, Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry CV1 2NT 0330 094 0322 |
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Why Most People Never Hear About Gamblers Anonymous
Real Numbers That Tell the Real Story
Let’s start with some uncomfortable truth. Less than 70% of people who walk into their first Gamblers Anonymous meeting will stick around for more than a year. That’s a harsh statistic, but it tells us something important about gambling addiction — it’s not something you casually recover from.
Most people who try GA and leave do so because:
- They weren’t desperate enough yet (gambling hadn’t completely destroyed their lives)
- They found the 12-step spiritual approach didn’t fit their beliefs
- The group sharing format felt too vulnerable and exposed
- They thought they could handle their gambling problems alone
But that percentage of people who stay? They represent something remarkable. These are people who were willing to try anything because everything else had failed. People who’d hit absolute rock bottom and discovered that rock bottom had a basement.
Current UK Coverage
- 250+ meeting locations scattered across Britain
- No government funding — runs entirely on donations and volunteer time
- No professional staff — every person involved is someone in recovery
- Zero fees or dues — completely free to anyone who shows up
The Phone Numbers You Actually Need Right Now
Crisis Contact | Number | When to Call |
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0330 094 0322 | Any time, day or night — real people who understand | |
Alternative Support | 0745 740 4636 | If main line busy or for different perspective |
0797 466 8999 | Specific to NI meetings and local support | |
028 7135 1329 | Local area crisis support |
These aren’t call center operators reading from scripts.
The person who answers has probably sat staring at their phone at, say, 3 AM, wondering if anyone would understand. They’ve felt the same crushing shame, the same desperate need to win back what they’ve lost.
How GA Really Started in Britain
Gordon Moody wasn’t a gambling addict. He was a Methodist minister working with the Churches’ Council of Gambling in 1958, trying to understand why gambling caused such devastation in families he counseled. He had theories and theological perspectives, but he was missing something crucial — the lived experience.
Then two Americans changed everything.
Henry F. and Vivian F., both recovering gambling addicts from Brooklyn, happened to be in London on business. They heard Gordon speak at South Croydon Methodist Church about gambling problems in British society. After his talk, Henry approached Gordon with words that would echo through British gambling recovery for decades:
I’m a compulsive gambler, and I’m a member of Gamblers Anonymous in the United States.
What followed was Gordon learning "enough to understand – and to be understood" by people trapped in gambling addiction. On July 10, 1964, the first British GA meeting took place. Not because of government initiative or medical breakthrough, but because people who understood suffering wanted to help others suffering in the same way.
The Effect Across Decades
1964 | First meeting in London with handful of desperate people |
1970s | Expansion to major British cities as word spread slowly |
1980s | Recognition from medical professionals as legitimate treatment adjunct |
1990s | Integration with emerging gambling addiction research |
2000s | Adaptation to the Internet Gambling Addiction |
2020s | Online meetings during the pandemic, reaching isolated individuals |
What Actually Happens When Someone Walks Into a GA Meeting
Walking into your first GA meeting feels like stepping off a cliff. Most people pace outside the building for ten minutes, inventing reasons to leave. The shame feels unbearable.
What if someone recognizes you? What if they judge you? What if they don’t believe your gambling is "serious enough"?
Someone notices you looking lost and approaches. Not aggressively, not with pity, just with recognition. "First time?" they ask quietly. You nod, throat tight. "I remember my first meeting," they say. "I sat in my car for twenty minutes before coming in. Want some coffee?"
Typical First Meeting Experience
Before the GA meeting starts:
- People arrive in small groups, setting up chairs in a circle
- Quiet conversations about work, family, everyday things
- Someone puts out literature on a small table
- The atmosphere feels surprisingly normal, not dramatic or emotional
- Newcomers often introduced quietly to a few welcoming members
Meeting Structure (Usually 90 minutes)
- Opening routine: Serenity prayer or moment of silence, reading of GA purpose
- Newcomer introduction: If comfortable, first name only, no pressure
- Main sharing period: Members talk about their experiences, struggles, victories
- No cross-talk rule: No advice, comments, or responses to others’ sharing
- Closing: Contact numbers shared for those wanting ongoing support
The Stories You Hear: Real People, Real Consequences
The sharing in GA meetings doesn’t sugarcoat anything. People talk about consequences most families never discuss:
I stole £3,000 from my daughter’s university fund. She still doesn’t know why she had to take student loans.
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My wife found out about the second mortgage when the bailiffs showed up. We lost the house my grandfather built.
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I used client money from my law practice. Spent six months in prison, lost my license, lost everything I’d worked twenty years to build.
These aren’t dramatic confessions for shock value. They’re matter-of-fact descriptions of where gambling addiction leads when left untreated. But they’re followed by something more important — how people rebuilt their lives, piece by piece.
The 12 Steps: Spiritual Program or Practical Life Skills?
The 12-step program adapted by GA from Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people recover from various addictions. But it’s also been criticized as religious, outdated, or ineffective. The truth lies somewhere in between.
What the Steps Actually Address
Steps 1-3: Admitting the Problem and Finding Help
These steps force people to acknowledge they can’t control their gambling through willpower alone. For many gambling addicts, this admission feels impossible because they’ve built their identity around being smart, strategic, or lucky.
Steps 4-9: Taking Responsibility and Making Repairs
These steps involve brutal honesty about damage caused by gambling and making amends where possible. Not just saying "sorry" but taking concrete action to repair harm.
Steps 10-12: Ongoing Growth and Helping Others
These steps focus on maintaining recovery through continuous self-examination and helping other gambling addicts.
Secular Adaptations and Flexible Interpretations
Many GA members struggle with the spiritual language in the steps, especially references to "God" and "prayer." Modern GA groups accommodate diverse beliefs:
- "Higher Power" interpreted as group wisdom, human goodness, or natural recovery process
- "Prayer" is understood as meditation, reflection, or simply quiet thinking
- "Spiritual awakening" is seen as a psychological insight or a new perspective on life
- Group conscience replacing divine guidance in decision-making
The steps work not because of supernatural intervention, but because they provide structure for addressing the psychological and social damage gambling addiction creates.
Where to Find Help: UK Meeting Locations That Actually Exist
Major Cities with Established GA Presence
Instead of providing perfect meeting schedules that might change, here’s how to find current, accurate meeting information:
London Area (40+ weekly meetings)
- Central London: Multiple evening meetings throughout the week
- South London: Strong network including Croydon, Kingston areas
- North London: Regular meetings in Barnet, Camden, Islington
- East London: Growing presence in Tower Hamlets, Newham
- West London: Established groups in Ealing, Hounslow
Manchester and Northwest (25+ meetings)
- Manchester city center: Several weekly options including beginners meetings
- Salford and Stockport: Suburban coverage for surrounding areas
- Liverpool: Independent groups with strong local traditions
- Preston and Blackpool: Coastal coverage including tourist areas
Birmingham and Midlands (20+ meetings)
- Birmingham center: Multiple weekly meetings, some with step-study focus
- Wolverhampton and Dudley: Industrial area coverage
- Coventry: University city with mixed age groups
- Stoke-on-Trent: Growing presence in gambling industry employment center
Meeting Locations Characteristics
Location | Venue Description | Meeting Feel | Who Attends |
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Brighton Monday | Polish Community Centre, Farm Road | LGBTQ+ preferred, very welcoming | Mix of ages, university town diversity |
Cardiff Tuesday | Council offices, good parking | Welsh/English mix, practical focus | Working people, retirees, students |
Belfast Friday | Community center, accessible building | Close-knit group, Northern Ireland humor | Long-term recovery focus, family oriented |
Manchester Monday | Friends Meeting House, a historic building | Large group, multiple people share | Business people, wide age range |
The GA meeting finder helps users locate in-person and online meetings across the UK and Ireland. Each marker links to local times and contact details for recovery support.
GA Meeting Locations All Over the UK
Region / City | Meeting name (as listed) | Day & time | Full address / venue | Meeting type | Local contact / notes |
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National — England, Wales & Ulster | GA national listings & meeting finder | n/a — searchable online | GA England, Wales & Ulster, Union House, 111 New Union St, Coventry CV1 2NT (org. address) | National meeting directory (in-person, online, telephone) | Website also lists regional meetings and an online/telephone meeting directory. |
National helpline — GamCare | National Gambling Helpline (England & Wales) | 24/7 phone lines / web chat (see site) | National service (phone: free) | Phone/web support (referral to local services & self-exclusion) | GamCare is the UK national specialist charity; good to call if you need immediate support or local referrals. |
Scotland (national) | Gamblers Anonymous Scotland — 24 hour helpline | 24-hour helpline | GA Scotland website (operates meetings across Scotland) | Helpline & meeting directory (80+ meetings in Scotland) | Scotland helpline: 0370 050 8881 (listed on GA Scotland site). |
London (Acton) | London – Acton | Tuesday 19:30 – 21:30 | St Mary’s Church, 1 The Mount, Acton High St, London W3 9NW | Main Meeting | Contact listed for access: Sanchez 07852 568 193 (as per GA page). |
Manchester (Central) | Manchester Central — Monday | Monday 19:00 – 21:00 | Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS | Main Meeting | Central Manchester meetings also run on other days — check GA Manchester pages for Wednesday/Saturday variations. |
Manchester (Central) | Manchester Central — Wednesday | Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00 | Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS | Main Meeting | Same venue as Monday meeting; check specific page for notes/closures. |
Birmingham (Colmore Circus) | Birmingham Colmore Circus | Tuesday 19:00 – 21:00 | The Priory Rooms, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6AF | Main Meeting | City-centre venue (Priory Rooms). |
Birmingham (Kings Heath) | Birmingham Kings Heath | Thursday 19:30 – 21:30 (reopens 1st & 3rd Thurs of month per notes) | All Saints, 2 Vicarage Rd, King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA | Main Meeting (room: South Vestry) | Meetings re-open 1st & 3rd Thursday each month (check page). |
Birmingham (South Yardley) | South Yardley | Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 | South Yardley Methodist Church, Broadyates Rd, Birmingham B25 8JF | Main Meeting | Morning meeting; check for bank-holiday closures. |
Leeds | Leeds — Tuesday | Tuesday 20:00 – 21:45 | West Park United Reformed Church, 317 Spen Lane, Leeds LS16 5BD | Main Meeting | GA page lists regional contact and the GA England/Wales office phone 0330 094 0322. |
Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle Central — Tuesday | Tuesday 19:00 – 21:00 | Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7BJ | Main Meeting | NOTE: page included a temporary closure note (venue closed for certain dates); the page advises email for Zoom info during closures. |
Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle — George Street (Thursday) | Thursday 19:15 – 21:15 | George Street Social, 45–51 George St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7JN | Mixed Meeting | Room upstairs; meeting is labelled “mixed”. |
Bristol (example) | Bristol — (search GA site for up-to-date Bristol meetings) | Varies by meeting | See GA England/Wales meeting pages for full Bristol listings | Main/Mixed/Open per meeting | Bristol has multiple meetings listed on the GA directory — check the GA meetings finder for the latest times/venues. |
Liverpool | Liverpool — (see GA meeting finder) | Varies | Check local GA page for address & times | Main / Mixed / Closed (depends on meeting) | Liverpool area meetings are listed on the GA directory — use the finder to pick day/time. |
Virtual / Online meetings | GA — Online & Telephone meetings | Various (e.g., Bundoran Online Mon 20:15) | Online (Zoom / telephone meeting IDs provided on each meeting page) | Online / Telephone / Hybrid | GA England/Wales page lists multiple online meetings (including region-specific and special-interest groups). |
Scotland
City/Town | Venue | Address | Day | Time | Type | Contact Helpline |
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Aberdeen | Ruthrieston Community Centre | 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen | Wed | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Aberdeen | Ruthrieston Community Centre | 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen | Sat | 9:45am - 11:45am | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Airdrie | Gartlea Community Centre | 25 Hillfoot Road, Airdrie | Mon | 7:15pm - 9:15pm | G.A. Open Meeting: Pinning (Full Meeting) | 0370 050 8881 |
Ardrossan | Civic Centre | 150 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan | Mon | 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Ayr | Castlehill Parish Church | 1 Old Hillfoot Road, Ayr | Thu | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Bathgate | Boghall Parish Church | Elizabeth Drive, Bathgate | Mon | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Glasgow (Blackhill) | St Philomena R C Church | 1255 Royston Road, Glasgow | Wed | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Gamblers Anonymous Meeting (Closed) | 0370 050 8881 |
Northern Ireland
Location | Meeting / Group | When | Venue / Address | Contact Details | Notes |
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Belfast (GA – main) | Physical GA meetings (various) | Daily / Many days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) — see schedule | 23-29 Little Patrick Street, Belfast BT15 1BA, UK | Phone: 02890 249185 Email: [email protected] | Drop-in meetings; many meeting times throughout the week, including days & evenings. |
Belfast (GA) | Gam-Anon (for families / loved ones) | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:30 pm | Belfast GA premises, Little Patrick Street | Same contact (02890 249185 / [email protected]) | A meeting for family/supporters of people with gambling problems. |
Wales
GA Service coverage | Wales is included in the “Gamblers Anonymous England, Wales & Ulster” region, so there are GA meetings in Wales. |
National contact number | You can call 0330 094 0322 for GA nationwide (England, Wales & Ulster). |
National Gambling Helpline | Available 24/7, for additional help and possibly referrals to local GA meetings. |
Online Meetings: The Pandemic Innovation That Stayed
Why online GA meetings work is no surprise:
Accessibility for Isolated People |
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Current Online Options |
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The Family Wreckage: Why Gam-Anon Matters As Much As GA
Sarah’s* Husband’s Case
Sarah discovered her husband’s gambling when their mortgage payment bounced. Not just that month — he’d been using the mortgage money for online poker for six months, kiting credit cards and taking cash advances to make minimum payments.
When she confronted him, he broke down and confessed: £23,000 in credit card debt, £8,000 borrowed against his pension, and another £15,000 loan he’d taken out using their car as collateral. Total damage: £46,000 they didn’t have, on top of the missed mortgage payments.
I felt like I was drowning," Sarah says. "Not just financially, but emotionally. How could I not have known? How could someone I trusted completely lie to me for months? I started questioning everything — every conversation, every time he said he was working late, every explanation for why money was tight.
*All the names are fictitious
This is why Gam-Anon exists.
How Gam-Anon Operates Differently
Meeting Structure Designed for Family Impact | Typical Gam-Anon Discussion Topics |
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The Questions That Keep Family Members Awake
"Should I pay off their gambling debts?" | Usually no, because it enables continued gambling. But each situation varies, especially with mortgages and essential needs. |
"How do I know if they’re really in recovery or just lying better?" | Recovery has observable signs - meeting attendance, sponsor relationship, open communication about triggers and struggles. |
"What if they gamble again?" | Have a plan for financial protection and emotional boundaries before it happens, not during the crisis. |
"How long before I can trust them again?" | Trust rebuilds through consistent actions over time, usually measured in years, not months. |
FAQ: The Ones People Actually Ask
About Attending and Fitting In | "What if my gambling wasn’t as bad as other people’s?" | Gambling problems exist on a spectrum. Some people lose houses, others lose sleep. Both deserve support. GA uses 20 questions to help people evaluate their situation, but ultimately, if gambling causes problems in your life, you belong. |
"I’m not religious - will GA work for me?" | Many atheist and agnostic members find value in GA by interpreting spiritual concepts as psychological ones. The group becomes their "higher power," providing strength they couldn’t find individually. | |
"What if I see someone I know?" | Everyone at GA has gambling problems or family members who do. Mutual anonymity protects everyone equally. | |
"Can I attend if I’m still gambling sometimes?" | The only requirement is desire to stop gambling. Many people attend while still struggling with occasional gambling. | |
About Recovery and Realistic Expectations | "How long does recovery take?" | There’s no standard timeline. Some people find stability in months, others need years of meeting attendance. Most successful members view GA attendance as ongoing rather than temporary. |
"What if I relapse after months of not gambling?" | Relapse is common in early recovery. GA meetings provide support for getting back on track without judgment. Many successful members had multiple relapses before achieving long-term recovery. | |
"Do I have to work all 12 steps?" | The steps are suggestions, not requirements. Many people benefit from meeting attendance without formal step work, though those who complete the steps often report more significant life changes. |
Why GA Isn’t For Everyone
Who Succeeds in GA
People with severe consequences who’ve exhausted other options tend to stick with GA longer. This includes people who’ve lost homes, marriages, careers, or come close to suicide due to gambling.
People comfortable with group sharing find GA more helpful than those who prefer one-on-one counseling or written self-help approaches.
People open to spiritual concepts (broadly defined) often connect better with the 12-step approach than strict materialists or those hostile to any spiritual language.
People with time for regular meeting attendance get more benefit than those who attend sporadically or only during crises.
Who Struggles with GA Approach
People with moderate gambling problems who can resume controlled gambling often leave GA because total abstinence feels unnecessary.
People preferring professional treatment may find peer support insufficient compared to therapy or medical intervention.
People uncomfortable with group vulnerability struggle with the sharing format central to GA meetings.
People in early recovery crisis sometimes find GA meetings too slow-paced compared to their urgent need for immediate solutions.
Alternative and Complementary Approaches
GA works best as part of a broader recovery strategy:
- Professional counseling for underlying mental health issues
- Financial counseling for debt management and money skills
- Medical evaluation for depression, anxiety, or other conditions
- Legal assistance for gambling-related legal problems
- Career counseling if gambling affected work performance
Resources That Actually Help: Beyond Meeting Attendance
Literature That Speaks to Real Experience
The GA Combo Book | Contains member stories that ring true because they were written by real people, not professionals theorizing about gambling addiction. Stories include specific details about rock-bottom moments and practical recovery strategies. |
Helps people evaluate whether gambling is causing problems in their lives. Questions focus on behavior and consequences rather than money amounts lost. | |
Practical advice for addressing financial wreckage gambling created, including dealing with creditors, family members, and legal consequences. |
Digital Support and Connection
GA UK Website Features:
- Meeting finder by location and time
- Literature downloads in multiple formats
- Online meeting access with clear instructions
- Contact information for local representatives
- The Life-Line Bulletin: Monthly newsletter sharing member experiences and program updates, helping people feel connected to broader GA community.
Taking Action: From Reading to Recovery
Before Your First Meeting
Mental Preparation |
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Practical Preparation |
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What to Look For in Your First Meetings
Signs of a Healthy GA Group |
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Red Flags to Watch For |
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Building Your Recovery Network
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Beyond GA |
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Life After Gambling
Recovery through Gamblers Anonymous doesn’t promise easy solutions or quick fixes. What it offers is proof that thousands of people have walked the path from gambling addiction to stable, fulfilling lives.
The transformation involves more than stopping gambling. It requires developing entirely new ways of handling stress, boredom, excitement, and disappointment. Learning to have difficult conversations instead of escaping into gambling. Building genuine relationships based on honesty rather than the deception gambling requires.
Most importantly, it means discovering that the person you are without gambling is someone worth knowing and respecting.
The rooms are waiting. The people in them understand exactly what you’re going through because they’ve been there themselves. They’ve felt the shame, the desperation, the hopelessness that gambling creates.
References
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales. Gamblers Anonymous UK — Charity Overview (Reg. No. 253368). Charity Commission, n.d., https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/253368/charity-overview. Accessed 27 Sept. 2025.
- Derry GA. DerryGAA.ie. n.d., https://derrygaa.ie/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- Gamblers Anonymous. 20 Questions. Gamblers Anonymous, n.d., https://gamblersanonymous.org/20-questions/. Accessed 28 Sept. 2025.
- —. Contact Us. Gamblers Anonymous UK, n.d., https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/contact-us/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- —. Combo Book (Small Print). Gamblers Anonymous, n.d., https://gamblersanonymous.org/product/combo-book-small-print/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- —. Gamblers Anonymous Virtual Meetings. Gamblers Anonymous, n.d., https://gamblersanonymous.org/virtual-meetings/. Accessed 29 Sept. 2025.
- —. Life-Line Bulletin. Gamblers Anonymous, n.d., https://gamblersanonymous.org/life-line-bulletin/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- GA Scotland. Gamblers Anonymous Scotland. n.d., https://ga-scotland.org/#:~:text=Gamblers%20Anonymous%20is%20a%20fellowship,a%20desire%20to%20stop%20gambling. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- GambleAware. Service Finder Results: Gamblers Anonymous. GambleAware, n.d., https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/gamblers-anonymous/. Accessed 27 Sept. 2025.
- Gordon Moody Association. GordonMoody.org.uk. n.d., https://gordonmoody.org.uk/. Accessed 27 Sept. 2025.
- Methodist Church of Great Britain. Find a Church: South Croydon. Methodist Church, n.d., https://www.methodist.org.uk/findachurch/south-croydon/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. “Does Gamblers Anonymous Work? A Longitudinal Study.” PubMed, 2015, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26500834/. Accessed 28 Sept. 2025.
- Never Alone Rehab. A Guide to 12-Step Meetings: Family Therapy Resource. Never Alone Rehab, n.d., https://neveralonerehab.com/resources/family-therapy/a-guide-to-12-step-meetings/. Accessed 27 Sept. 2025.
- Prescott House. “Does Gamblers Anonymous Work? Your Path to Recovery with GA.” Prescott House Blog, n.d., https://www.prescotthouse.com/blog/does-gamblers-anonymous-work-your-path-to-recovery-with-ga#:~:text=A%20longitudinal%20study%20published%20in,rate%20for%20any%20addiction%20intervention. Accessed 26 Sept. 2025.
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