Gambling With Lives

Gambling with Lives is a local charity that was set up in 2018 by families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. The charity now supports bereaved families, raises awareness of gambling harms and gambling suicide, and advocates for changes to the law.

Family and Friends Support

The charity runs a specialist support service for people bereaved by a suicide directly caused or influenced by gambling. The support is free, independent and available for as long as you need it. This can range from emotional and practical bereavement support, support through investigations and inquests, and peer support.

Their specialist team provide trauma-informed psychological support for adults, and information and support on how to care for bereaved children. They can also support and advocate for access to additional local or specialist therapy and support where needed.

They provide an ongoing community for people to connect through peer support, gatherings and online spaces, where families find understanding, connection and hope.

Gambling with Live also provide advocacy support for those who wish to speak out or seek answers. It includes support with complaints to the Gambling Commission, legal proceedings, and managing press interest. The service is free to use and is not time limited.

If you, or someone you know, has been bereaved by gambling-related suicide, please fill out the form on their contact page and someone from the family service will get back to you.

For other enquiries, you can get in touch at [email protected]

Gambling with Lives also have a resource page that provides contact details of other organisations that can support people suffering with gambling addiction and related mental health difficulties.