Breakeven
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | August 7, 2014 |
| Address | Brighton, UK |
| Official website | https://www.breakeven.org.uk |
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| Help & Support settings | Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session |
| Helpline hours | 9 am – 8 pm[1] |
| Helpline number | 01273833722 |
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| Last Updated | 16.03.2026 |
Breakeven is a registered charity providing free treatment and support for gambling-related harms.
What is Breakeven
Breakeven is an organization offering specialist treatment to help individuals overcome problem gambling. It provides self-assessment tools, counseling, and interventions for gamblers and affected others.[2]
Role in the industry
Breakeven operates as part of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). It works in partnership with the NHS and the NHS East of England Gambling Clinic to deliver treatment, education and gambling harm awareness.[3]
Within the NGSN, Breakeven is identified as a third-sector treatment provider employing mental health professionals registered on a professional registry, and it offers language support including access to interpreters.
History and Reach
Founded by Ian Semel, Breakeven operates primarily in the East of England and the South East of England. The charity maintains offices and delivers support in locations including Sussex, Kent, Medway, and across Essex, with a notable presence in Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea.[4]
Support Options
| Support Options | |
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| Session format | Face to face, telephone, video call |
| Session length | 50 minutes |
| Session frequency | Weekly |
| Contact after assessment | Within 48 hours |
| Follow-up intervals | 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months |
| Programmes | |
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| 1:1 counselling | For gamblers and affected others[5] |
| WINGS | Weekly online drop-in group for women who gamble or are affected by someone else's gambling[6] |
| Green Shoots Recovery | 8-week aftercare group for those who have stopped gambling[7] |
| Couples, family and friends support | Available after completion of treatment[8] |
| Education and trainings | Breakeven provides accredited Gambling Awareness Training for professionals to help identify and support people experiencing gambling-related harm[9] |
Breakeven alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |
| GambleAware | UK | Find local support |
| GamCare | UK | Find local support |
| Evive | UK | Find support |
| GamLEARN | UK | Get justice support |
| GamFam | UK | Visit website |
| Gambling with Lives | UK | Get help |
| Betknowmore (BKM) | UK | Get help |
| Adferiad Recovery | UK | Get help |
| Gordon Moody Association | UK | Get help |
| EPIC Restart Foundation | UK | Get help |
| Ara Recovery for All | UK | Get help |
| Aquarius | UK | Get help |
| GamblingCare | IE | Get help |
References
- ↑ https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/breakeven-east-england/
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/about-us
- ↑ https://www.essexalliance.co.uk/breakeven-professional-referrals/
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/gambling-harms-treatment
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/support-groups
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/aftercare
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/family-and-friends
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/education-and-training