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| type          = Support community
| type          = Support community
| founded      = 2014-08-07
| founded      = 2014-08-07
| address      = Brighton, England, UK
| address      = Brighton, UK
| website      = https://www.breakeven.org.uk
| website      = https://www.breakeven.org.uk
| settings      = Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session
| settings      = Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session
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| instagram    = https://www.instagram.com/breakevengc/
| instagram    = https://www.instagram.com/breakevengc/
| threads      = https://www.threads.com/@breakevengc
| threads      = https://www.threads.com/@breakevengc
| tiktok        =  
| tiktok        = https://www.tiktok.com/@breakevengc
| facebook      = https://www.facebook.com/BreakevenGC/
| facebook      = https://www.facebook.com/BreakevenGC/
| linkedin      = https://linkedin.com/company/breakevenuk
| linkedin      = https://linkedin.com/company/breakevenuk
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==Role in the industry==  
==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.
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.<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/about-us</ref>


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.
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.
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! 1:1 counselling
! 1:1 counselling
| For gamblers and affected others
| For gamblers and affected others<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/gambling-harms-treatment</ref>
|-
|-
! WINGS
! WINGS
| Weekly online drop-in group for women who gamble or are affected by someone else's gambling
| Weekly online drop-in group for women who gamble or are affected by someone else's gambling<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/support-groups</ref>
|-
|-
! Green Shoots Recovery
! Green Shoots Recovery
| 8-week aftercare group for those who have stopped gambling
| 8-week aftercare group for those who have stopped gambling<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/aftercare</ref>
|-
|-
! Growth Hub
! Couples, family and friends support
| Teams-based support service following on from Green Shoots
| Available after completion of treatment<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/family-and-friends</ref>
|-
|-
! Couples support
! Education and trainings
| Available after completion of treatment
| Breakeven provides accredited Gambling Awareness Training for professionals to help identify and support people experiencing gambling-related harm<ref>https://www.breakeven.org.uk/education-and-training</ref>
|}
|}


==Breakeven alternatives==
==Breakeven alternatives==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! Community !! Country !! Help for Problem Gambling
|-
| [[gambling/help/gam-anon|Gam-Anon]] || Global || [https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory/international-meetings Find a meeting]
|-
| [[gambling/help/ga|Gamblers Anonymous (GA)]] || Global || [https://gamblersanonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ Find a meeting]
|-
| [[gambling/help/smartrecovery|SMART Recovery]] || Global || [https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/meetings Find a meeting]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gambleaware|GambleAware]] || UK || [https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/?find=true Find local support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamcare|GamCare]] || UK || [https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-support/ Find local support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/evive|Evive]] || UK || [https://www.getevive.com/ Find support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamlearn|GamLEARN]] || UK || [https://gamlearn.org.uk/cjs-referal-form Get justice support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamfam|GamFam]] || UK || [https://gamfam.org.uk/ Visit website]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gwl|Gambling with Lives]] || UK || [https://gamblingwithlives.beaconforms.com/form/12aea293 Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/betknowmore|Betknowmore (BKM)]] || UK || [https://airtable.com/appCroq1jjv2RuHd6/shr9hMKZkOjAD2ooI Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/adferiad-recovery|Adferiad Recovery]] || UK || [https://adferiad.org/our-services/gambling/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gordonmoody|Gordon Moody Association]] || UK || [https://gordonmoody.org.uk/treatment-options/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/epic-restart|EPIC Restart Foundation]] || UK || [https://www.epicrestartfoundation.org/pages/our-programmes Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/ara|Ara Recovery for All]] || UK || [https://www.recovery4all.co.uk//contact-us/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/aquarius|Aquarius]] || UK || [https://aquarius.org.uk/services/gambling-support/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamblingcare|GamblingCare]] || IE || [https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/get-help-for-problem-gambling/ Get help]
|}
==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 16 March 2026


Breakeven

Breakeven logo

Category Support community
Founded August 7, 2014
Address Brighton, UK
Official website https://www.breakeven.org.uk
Help and Support
Help & Support settings Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session
Helpline hours 9 am – 8 pm[1]
Helpline number 01273833722
Email [email protected]
Social Media
Instagram Visit
Threads Visit
TikTok Visit
Facebook Visit
LinkedIn Visit
X (Twitter) Visit
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
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
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

  1. ↑ https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/breakeven-east-england/
  2. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/
  3. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/about-us
  4. ↑ https://www.essexalliance.co.uk/breakeven-professional-referrals/
  5. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/gambling-harms-treatment
  6. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/support-groups
  7. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/aftercare
  8. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/family-and-friends
  9. ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/education-and-training
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