Getting Help for Gambling and Gaming Harms on PEI
Immediate Support Lines
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 concerned about someone else's gambling
A youth, teen, or young adult experiencing gaming or gambling harms
Get Mental Health and Addiction Support Now
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 healthpei.ca/OpenAccessCounselling. Sessions last up to 60 minutes.
Gambling Support Group
Charlottetown Meeting
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 161 St. Peters Rd, Suite 120
(Sherwood Business Centre)
Gambling Support Group
Summerside Meeting
Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Community Mental Health & Addictions
(Back entrance to Prince County Hospital)
*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.
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.
Charlottetown Meeting
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: 96 Green St, Charlottetown
Abrams Village Meeting
- Day: Mondays
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Club 50 (8938 Rte 11, Wellington)