Support is Available
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, you’re not alone. At MAHA, we provide compassionate, confidential gambling treatment & help services for individuals and families. Whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about, you’re not alone.
Our Services
Prevention Education
Our community outreach shares helpful information about gambling, early warning signs, and available support. Culturally responsive workshops offer general gambling awareness with age-appropriate topics and activities such as video gaming and gambling for youth and culturally relevant activities like mahjong.
Gambling Treatment
Free, confidential counseling is available for individuals and families affected by gambling. Services are provided in a supportive, non-judgmental environment and are tailored to each person’s goals, whether you want to quit gambling or continue while reducing harm. Help is available in English or Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program Registration
If gambling is becoming a concern, Illinois offers a free and confidential Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program that helps limit access to casinos, video gaming, and sports betting. Our counselors are available to talk through the process and help you or a loved one enroll, with no pressure.
How can we help?
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, we’re here to help. Call 312-285-2287 or email intake@maha-us.org or fill out the form below to connect with support. A member of our team will contact you during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). All information you choose to share is confidential and used only to respond to your request for gambling support.
If you need immediate help
For any gambling concerns: You can call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text GAMB to 833234, or go to Illinois Helpline to connect with confidential support and resources available 24/7.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or in crisis: You can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to reach caring, trained counselors available 24/7. You don’t have to be in danger to reach out, they’re there to listen and support you.
