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Support services in the Philippines are growing but still limited outside Metro Manila. In May 2026 PAGCOR launched a 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline staffed by trained para-counsellors and mental health professionals from the Seagulls Flock Organization. The National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline is available for anyone in distress. Public hospitals with psychiatry departments and some private clinics treat gambling disorder. PAGCOR's National Database of Restricted Persons allows self-exclusion and family-requested exclusion from licensed casinos and online sites. Peer support groups are fewer than in other countries but exist in Manila.
National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline 1553 24/7Free helpline launched in May 2026 and run with the Seagulls Flock Organization, offering counselling and referral. Check PAGCOR for the current number.
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Free national mental health crisis line for anyone in distress, including from gambling.
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PAGCOR's register for self-exclusion and family-requested exclusion from licensed casinos and online gaming sites.
Government hospitals and the National Center for Mental Health provide assessment and treatment for gambling problems.
Licenses and supervises casinos and online gaming and handles complaints about licensed operators.
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National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP) — national register, minimum 6 months.
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Support for families →We list services for information only and are not affiliated with any of them. Numbers and opening hours can change — if a number doesn't connect, check the organisation's official website. Last reviewed October 2026.
