Gambling
If betting has stopped being fun, for you or someone close to you. Free, confidential, and you don't have to give your name.
| Country | Service | Number | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 | 24/7. Free and confidential |
| United States | National Problem Gambling Helpline | 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) | 24/7. Call, text or chat. Free and confidential |
| United Kingdom |
National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) | 0808 8020 133 | 24/7. Free and confidential |
| Canada |
2-1-1, for your province's gambling help services | 2-1-1 | Free and confidential, 24/7 in most of Canada |
| New Zealand | Gambling Helpline | 0800 654 655 (or text 8006) | 24/7. Free |
Someone to talk to now
If you're struggling or worried about someone. These lines are free and open day and night.
| Country | Service | Number | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Lifeline | 13 11 14 (or text 0477 13 11 14) | 24/7 |
| United States | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 (call or text) | 24/7 |
| United Kingdom |
Samaritans | 116 123 | 24/7. Free from any phone |
| Canada | 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline | 988 (call or text) | 24/7 |
| New Zealand | Need to talk? | 1737 (call or text) | 24/7. Free |
Money and debt
Help with debts, bills and budgets, or where to find it.
| Country | Service | Number | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | National Debt Helpline | 1800 007 007 | Weekdays 9:30am to 4:30pm. Free |
| United States | National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) | 877-360-6322 | Non-profit credit counselling |
| United Kingdom |
National Debtline | 0808 808 4000 | Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9:30am to 1pm. Free |
| Canada | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)Answers questions about banks, credit and your rights. It can't settle a complaint. For debt advice, find a not-for-profit credit counsellor at creditcounsellingcanada.ca. | 1-866-461-3222 (in French, 1-866-461-2232) | Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Eastern Time (Toronto and Ottawa) |
| New Zealand | MoneyTalks | 0800 345 123 (or text 4029) | Free |
Health advice
Talk to a nurse when it's urgent but not an emergency.
| Country | Service | Number | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | healthdirect | 1800 022 222 | 24/7 |
| United Kingdom |
NHS 111 | 111 | When it's urgent but not an emergency |
| New Zealand | Healthline | 0800 611 116 | 24/7. Free |
If your country isn't listed
Call your local emergency number if anyone is in danger. Otherwise your doctor, a local community health service or a government information line can point you to the right free service.
Questions people ask
Why does Trilly list help lines?
Skills about money, betting and health give general information, not personal advice. When someone needs a person, these free services are the right place to start. Skills made for one country name that country's line, and skills that work anywhere link to this page, so you can find the line where you live.
Are these numbers checked?
Yes. We check every number on the service's own website, most recently on 27 October 2026, and again at least every 90 days.