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What is Gordon Moody?
Gordon Moody is a UK charity that specialises in treating the most severe gambling addiction. Founded in the early 1970s, it is best known for residential treatment — programmes where people live in for a period of intensive, structured therapy — alongside shorter retreat-based programmes and online support. Its services are free to those who need them and sit within the wider network of gambling-harm support across Great Britain.
What Gordon Moody offers
The charity’s core offer is residential treatment for people whose gambling has become entrenched and life-threatening in its consequences — typically several weeks living at one of its centres with daily therapeutic work, away from triggers and routines. It also runs shorter retreat and counselling programmes, including provision designed for women, and aftercare to support people back into everyday life. Through its Gambling Therapy service it provides online and app-based support internationally, extending help beyond the residential setting.
Who it is for and how to apply
Gordon Moody is aimed at the severe end of gambling harm — people for whom weekly counselling has not been enough and who need time away to break the cycle. You can apply directly through the charity, and referrals also come via the National Gambling Helpline and other services in the support network. Treatment is free, funded through the gambling-harm support system. If you are at that point, or someone you love is, applying costs nothing and the people on the other end understand exactly how hard the first step is.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gordon Moody do?
It is a UK charity treating severe gambling addiction, best known for residential programmes of intensive therapy, plus retreat programmes, aftercare and online support via Gambling Therapy.
Is Gordon Moody free?
Yes. Its treatment is free to those who need it, funded through the gambling-harm support system rather than charged to residents.
How is Gordon Moody different from GamCare?
GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline and outpatient-style counselling for a wide range of need; Gordon Moody specialises in intensive residential treatment for the severest cases.
How do I get a place with Gordon Moody?
Apply directly through the charity, or be referred via the National Gambling Helpline or another support service. An assessment then matches you to the right programme.
Related guides: What is Gamblers Anonymous? · National Gambling Helpline · NHS gambling treatment
18+ only. Gambling should be fun, never a way to make money. Please play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free, confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, run by GamCare. You can also visit BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org) or self-exclude from UK-licensed online operators through GAMSTOP (gamstop.co.uk).