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Anonymous help

It may be that you need anonymous help. There are many possibilities in the Netherlands and when you are looking for help, it is good to think about what you find important and nice.

Why anonymous help?

You can have different reasons why you prefer to get anonymous help first, for example:

  • Shame: you may prefer to talk to someone you don't know without obligation and anonymously at first because you are very ashamed of your gambling problem.

  • Accessibility: with anonymous help you do not have to give all your details right away, which makes it easier to quickly ask a question, share your story or request information without too much fuss.

  • Freedom: if the anonymous help is not what you are looking for, you can easily stop. Although it is of course nice to indicate that you are no longer interested.

Which form of help?

There are so many possibilities that it is useful to know exactly which anonymous forms of help there are and how they work.

Anonymous self-help groups

These support groups are often led by experts and usually take place on a weekly basis. Sometimes the 12-step method is used, this is an effective method to get rid of an addiction in 12 steps.

There are specific self-help groups for and by gambling addicts and self-help groups for people with all types of addictions. See the overview here:

I want anonymous help

When you do not feel ready for a self-help group yet, it can also be an option to have a free and anonymous conversation instead. This can be because you simply want to talk, or because you need advice. It may be nice to initiallyt share your story with a professional by phone, chat or WhatsApp. For help by telephone, you can call Loket Kansspel. This is free of charge.

0800 24 000 22

There are also other options for an anonymous consultation: You can find the overview below. One conversation can already make a difference.. A staff member will give you insight into your gambling habit and personal situation. When you come tot he conclusion that you need more help, they can help you to get clear which form of help would suit you best.

I want anonymous help from a professional

Currently there are few agencies where you can have anonymous one-on-one conversations with a professional. If you feel the need for an anonymous conversation with a psychologist, you can consider approaching a local therapist and asking if it is possible to have anonymous conversations. Ask one of our staff members for advice on what to look for when choosing a therapist.

I Want Anonymous E-Help

There are also anonymous online help programs and trajectories. Below you will find an overview of both anonymous online programs and online programs where you have contact with a counselor. Check here which form of help suits you best.

  • Jellinek Online Help with Gambling
    With Jellinek's Online Self Help Gambling you can get help to get your gambling behavior under control for free, anonymously and independently. What pros and cons do you experience and what steps can you take to get your gambling under control? If you feel the need for contact with a counsellor, you can contact Jellinek.

  • Gambling Boss
    There are two types of online treatment:

  • Ask-Terwille.nl
    Ask-Terwille also offers a full online treatment where you have contact with a counselor. This help is online and is also available on location with a counselor.

  • Novadic-kentron.nl
    In this program you have online contact with a counselor. You on the assignments that are part of your treatment from your computer, wherever and whenever you want. This is always in combination with personal contact with a counselor.

  • Gokkenondercontrole.nl & Pokerondercontrole.nl
    Here you can choose a ful online treatment, or a treatment where you have personal conversations on location while following online modules from your computer.

  • Gokhulp-TOPtraining
    This is a research treatment that consists of a combination of chat-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational talks (given by professional therapists) and the online Training Subconscious Processes (TOP). Treatment is completely free, anonymous and online.

  • Kentra24
    Kentra 24 treats addiction in youth: 12 to 24 years via email. Interviews are also possible at Kentra24. Phone number: 0413 48 58 58.

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