Gamblers Anonymous follows a 12-step program, similar to the approach Alcoholics Anonymous takes with recovering addicts. Compulsive gamblers assist each other in breaking their habit
Gamblers Anonymous has chapters in many cities, although it apparently does not maintain a national 800 toll-free telephone number. The number in Salt Lake City is 566-3390.The local group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the south building of the Salt Lake County Complex, 2001 S. State (the corner of 2100 South and State Street), Room S 3009. However, the meeting place sometimes changes; if members aren't there, check at the receptionist desk in the north building.
Most meetings are closed except to compulsive gamblers or people who think they have a gambling problem. However, the session on the third Tuesday of each month is open to friends, family and anyone else who wants to find out about the group.