COMMUNITY
Support Portal
Community, forum, and a cycle-breaking journal. Ready for Supabase Auth + database.
RESOURCES
Support channels and tools
A curated list of free and specialized support resources (Brazil and worldwide) plus digital barriers to reduce relapse during urge moments.
Informational only. Not a substitute for professional care. If you’re in crisis, seek local health services and trusted people.
🇧🇷 Support channels in Brazil
Gamblers Anonymous (Brazil)
A 12-step mutual-aid network with in-person and online meetings in a confidential environment.
Phone: (11) 3229-1023 (SP) / (21) 2516-4311 (RJ)
Open websitePRO-AMJO (HC-FMUSP Psychiatry Institute)
Free clinical and psychological care through Brazil’s public health system (screening and therapy groups) focused on Gambling Disorder.
WhatsApp: (11) 99004-6247Email: proamjo.secretaria@gmail.com
Open websitePRO-AMITI (USP)
A reference center for impulse-control disorders offering multidisciplinary care and therapy groups focused on Gambling Disorder.
Access via screening through WhatsApp or email (same PRO-AMJO office).
WhatsApp: (11) 99004-6247Email: proamjo.secretaria@gmail.com
Open websiteCAPS (Brazil SUS) — CAPS AD
Public mental-health services with multidisciplinary care. For addictions, look for CAPS AD (Alcohol & Drugs/Addictions).
Open websiteCVV — Emotional support (Brazil)
Confidential emotional support and suicide prevention. Helpful during emotional or financial crises and moments of despair.
Phone: 188 (24h)
Open website🌍 International projects and forums
GamTalk
A global community with live chat and forums to share support and recovery strategies.
Open websiteGamCare (UK)
24/7 chat, forums, and digital tools — including blocking options and education for safer gambling.
Open websiteGambling Therapy
A global service offering multi-language support and resources (including an app and chat groups).
Open websiteGamblers Anonymous International
A global directory of in-person and online meetings (12-step model) supporting long-term abstinence.
Open website🇪🇸 🇵🇹 Spanish & Portugal support
FEJAR (Spain)
Helpline, self-help guides, and a network of local associations for recovery.
Open websiteInstituto de Apoio ao Jogador (Portugal)
Specialized psychological support and a helpline for players and families.
Open website🇺🇸 🇨🇦 North America
NCPG — National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Live chat and a large library of resources about gambling problems.
Open websiteResponsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Prevention strategies, education, and self-exclusion tools.
Open website🇦🇺 🇬🇧 Oceania & UK
Gambling Help Online (Australia)
24/7 chat/SMS counselling plus guided self-help modules.
Open website