Breakeven
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | August 7, 2014 |
| Address | Brighton, England, 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 | 13.03.2026 |
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 |
| WINGS | Weekly online drop-in group for women who gamble or are affected by someone else's gambling[5] |
| Green Shoots Recovery | 8-week aftercare group for those who have stopped gambling[6] |
| Growth Hub | Teams-based support service following on from Green Shoots |
| Couples support | Available after completion of treatment |
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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/support-groups
- ↑ https://www.breakeven.org.uk/aftercare