← Family Command Center
We have shared bills or children
When kids and bills are involved, stability comes first.
Make sure rent, food and utilities are covered from an account the gambler can't reach.
Tell kids what they need to know in simple words: it's not their fault, and they're safe.
Plan who handles money until trust is rebuilt.
Tools that help
Common questions
- We have shared bills or children: where do I begin?
- When kids and bills are involved, stability comes first. Make sure rent, food and utilities are covered from an account the gambler can't reach.
- What should I avoid?
- Avoid big decisions in the first heated moment, paying off gambling debts with no plan, and carrying this alone.
- Is there support for me?
- Yes. Gam-Anon is for family members, and the national helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) helps loved ones too.
- Who can I talk to today?
- Call or text 646-721-2056 to talk to a real person. For the national gambling helpline, call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). If you feel unsafe, call or text 988.