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Open the door
Use calm, specific language that makes it safer to talk about what is happening.
For family and friends
Stay close without losing yourself.
When gambling affects someone you care about, support can feel complicated. BetControl helps you find a calmer way to listen, set boundaries, and encourage the next step.
Care for them. Make room to care
for yourself too.
A supportive approachOne step at a time
TRY STARTING WITH“I’m here with you. What would
feel helpful right now?”
Listen Set limits Stay
kind
Listenwithout fixing
Boundariesare care too
Supportwithout taking control
A practical support toolkit
Be there without carrying everything.
You cannot change someone else’s choices, but you can make space for honesty, protect your own wellbeing, and point toward useful support.
Protect your peace
Set clear limits around money, trust, and what you can realistically offer.
Offer a next step
Invite them to explore tools like BetControl when they are ready to build healthier boundaries.
Healthy boundaries
Care does not mean doing it all for them.
Support is more sustainable when it includes your own limits. Be honest about what you can give, what you cannot fund, and what you need to feel safe.
Talk about the specific behavior you have noticed, without
labels.
Decide what financial and emotional boundaries you
need.
Ask what support they are ready to consider today.
Keep your own support network close.
A GENTLER OPENING
“I care about you, and I also need us to talk about what this is costing.”
Honesty and compassion can sit in the same conversation. Start with what is true for you.
Keep it sustainable
Three ways to show up with care.
01 / NOTICE
Name what you see
Focus on clear changes and how they are affecting the person and your relationship.
02 / TALK
Make space to listen
Ask open questions, then let the person speak without rushing to solve everything.
03 / SUPPORT
Choose one next step
Agree on something practical, from exploring BetControl to finding professional help.