The PEI Gambling and Gaming Support Line
#1-855-255-4255
PEI's 24 hour, free and confidential phone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others.
You can call us to receive immediate support by a trained Island based counsellor, or for information services for gambling supports. We are here to help!
Our services are provided 24/7 to all Islanders. Call us if you are ...
- experiencing harms from gambling or gaming
- in crisis from gambling related harms
- a family member or friend that is concerned about someone else's gambling
- a youth, teen or young adult experiencing gaming or gambling harms
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
1-833-553-6983.
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mental Health and Addictions Open Access Counselling
Get mental health and addiction support when you need it. Open Access Counselling is being implemented in all Community MH&A sites across the province. It provides an evidence-based approach that promotes timely access to mental health and addictions support by inviting people to engage in counselling on their terms.
At Open Access Counselling you can speak with a mental health or addictions counsellor. No appointment or referral is required. Simply drop in. Available hours, locations, and contact information can be found at https://healthpei.ca/OpenAccessCounselling
Sessions last up to 60 minutes. There may be a small wait when you arrive, but you will be connected with a counsellor as soon as possible.
Gambling Support Groups - Mental Health and Addictions PEI
There are two weekly gambling support groups (facilitated by a trained clinician). One in Charlottetown and one in Summerside. Both are held on Thursday evenings. There is no need for referral and no need to call ahead to advise of attendance – drop-ins are welcome.
Charlottetown:
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 4:30 - 6pm
- Location: 161 St. Peters Rd, Suite 120. (Sherwood Business Centre)
- For more information or questions please contact: 902-368-4287
Summerside:
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
- Location: Community Mental Health and Addictions (back entrance to Prince County Hospital).
- For more information or questions please contact: 902-888-8380
*Note: In the event of inclement weather or holidays, please call ahead to make sure the group(s) are still gathering at the posted day and time. While we try to keep this information as updated as possible, please note that there could be changes at any time without notice.
Gamblers Anonymous Groups
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to assist themselves and other members of the group to recover from gambling. Both in-person and online options exist.
Current weekly in-person Gamblers Anonymous meetings on PEI:
Charlottetown:
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 8pm
- Location: 96 Green St, Charlottetown
Abrams Village:
- Day: Mondays
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Club 50 - Abrams Village (8938 Rte 11. Wellington, PE)