Text 4 Help

Text: 8006

Users of mobile phones in New Zealand have the choice of contacting Gambling Helpline anywhere, anytime, by text message.

Clients can send an anonymous free text to 8006, and immediately receive an automated response to confirm the Gambling Helpline has received the text, which also contains the free phone number. A counsellor will then send a personalised response, encouraging the texter to phone for help or to provide details so that an information pack can be sent.