Help

Hi CJ, Im sorry too hear that your really struggling at the moment,  do you have anyone that can support you in this time? There are services out there that offer support and advice. In these moments you feel you can't go on ring gamcare, They honestly do help, sometimes having someone too talk too can be just what we need. Please take care. 

@walks15 

thanks . I just don’t know where to go from here. I feel empty ashamed and now facing homelessness. I don’t see how I can keep going 

Hi forum admin here,

I am really sorry to hear that you have been struggling. Please do reach out to us on our helpline via phone or live chat, and we can support you with this. We are open 24/7.

@forum-admin 

thsnk you I feel pretty desperate 

@cj1974 please help me.

how to get help.

I have got a lot of loans and debts. I don't know whether I should live or die. I don't even have money for food now. I do not go home because of fear, never let anyone know anything. please help??????

I have read on other posts that some people have contacted StepChange. Is that an option for you?

@cj1974 

Hello CJ, 

I really don't know what can be done. For the short time, I would pack the immediate things you can and get them to anyone who can store them for you. After that you need to hit up friends family anyone you can for a place to stay should you be evicted. If you do not have anyone like that I would suggest talking to a local church and asking if they have any means to help you. Beyond that the next check you need to run and make some sort of living arrangement I would suggest renting a room for the time. As to food you can ask some one at work perhaps to float you a small loan and eat on the cheap. The long term goal for all of us has to be to overcome this addiction. However realistically I understand you are stuck at this moment is survival mode. I wish you all the very best. You are not alone! We all hit these lows and it will pass I swear. 

@gerard-g 

my main fear is eviction and homelessness now 

@cj1974 

Please do reach out, we are here 24/7 should you need any support. 

We are able to offer support with your gambling but we can also provide you with information and signposting advice so you can access support for food, finances and housing. 

I have included a few links in this post below, but if you need anymore information please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Homelessness

Shelter – www.shelter.org.uk – 08088004444

Debt

National Debtline - www.nationaldebtline.org - 08088084000

Stepchange – www.stepchange.org – 0800138111

Your GP is also a really good starting point to access local support for things like access to foodbanks etc.

Thanks

Ben

Forum Admin 

@absentee 

thanks for the advice . I did speak to local council today and they may be able to talk to landlord and argue that I stay because I have severe mental health issues and epilepsy . Very helpful conversation and he could tell I’d reached crisis point