Supporting Recovery
Across Scotland
Gambling Services
RCA Trust are the main support provider for gambling-related harms in Scotland. Our services are free, confidential and open to anyone.
One to One Support
Our one-to-one gambling support provides personalised, confidential support tailored to your individual needs and recovery goals.
Working alongside a dedicated practitioner, you'll explore the impact gambling has had on your life, develop practical strategies to reduce or stop gambling, and build the confidence and skills needed for lasting recovery.
Support may include motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, financial wellbeing, coping with triggers, improving relationships, and connecting with other services where appropriate, all through a person-centred approach that puts you in control of your recovery journey.
Once a referral has been made, one of our practitioners will evaluate your responses and arrange a discreet assessment call with you at your convenience.
This will be a chance for you to provide us with any information you feel necessary and ask any questions of your own.
From there you will be welcomed to join a person focused recovery programme made up of twelve sessions. After this time we have the opportunity for ongoing aftercare to help you in your recovery.
Support groups
The RCA Trust offers free, online and confidential support groups to help you with the harms caused by gambling.
Support groups provide a safe, confidential space where individuals can connect with others who understand the challenges of gambling addiction. These groups help reduce feelings of isolation while promoting accountability, resilience, and long-term recovery.
Accomodation
Having a safe and stable place to live is a vital foundation for recovery and wellbeing.
RCA Trust provides accommodation support for individuals experiencing homelessness or who need help maintaining their own tenancy. Through tailored, person-centred support, we work alongside people to help them build confidence, develop independent living skills, and achieve long-term stability.
Helpline
If you feel you need to speak to someone straight away, or you're concerned that you or someone else may be at immediate risk due to gambling-related harm:
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 for free, confidential support.
Their advisers can provide immediate guidance and, where appropriate, refer you to RCA Trust's gambling support programme for ongoing one-to-one support.
