Samaritans provides gambling counselling in the Hunter Valley and Mid North Coast.
We are a specialised counselling service that provides free and confidential help and support for gamblers and those close to them.
Gambling Counselling can involve individual personal counselling, relationship counselling, family counselling and counselling for grief and loss.
This service is completely confidential and judgement-free, and you will be supported to find your own solutions that can be maintained long term.

Early warning signs that there could be a problem…
- More time or money spent on gambling than before
- Chasing losses
- Feeling down or irritable after gambling
- Lying to others about your gambling
- Withdrawing from other activities and friends or family
- Money hassles caused by gambling
Who we assist
Samaritans gambling counselling is available to individuals, couples and those close to them.
Contact us
Hunter office: (02) 4993 3455
Mid North Coast office: 0456 816 829
This service is one of over 40 Gambling Help face to face services that are funded by the Responsible Gambling Fund on behalf of the NSW Government.
Other Gambling Help services not operated by Samaritans include phone counselling and online services.
Details at www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au or through phoning the state office on 1800 858 858. After hours available by appointment.