Data-Driven Services.
Robust Advocacy.
360° Support.
Our Model
The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) was founded to help individuals struggling with gambling.
Today, we’ve grown into a private, non-profit public health agency offering a range of services for those impacted by gambling and gaming.
Our work engages industry stakeholders, clinicians, policymakers, and community professionals from across the globe. And 40 years later, we still support individuals and their loved ones.
Our commitment strives to balance public health priorities with a people-first model for gambling and gaming.
Need Gambling Help?
Maybe you’re looking to stop gambling. Or take a break. Or are curious about ways to keep your sports betting safe and fun. We’re here 24/7, 365. Reach out to our team of trained experts with any gambling-related questions. All calls and messages are free and confidential.
Recent News and Updates
Read the latest updates on MACGH’s education, treatment, and advocacy work.
Spectrum News: Gambling Recovery Information Network is a first-of-its-kind program looks to help problem gamblers
Check out CEO Marlene Warner’s interview with Spectrum News to hear more about how the GRIN initiative is reshaping access to support through Peer Specialists.
Press Release: Telehealth Peer Support Now Available through Gambling Recovery Information Network in Massachusetts
The Gambling Recovery Information Network (GRIN), an initiative developed by The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and Betknowmore UK, a pioneer in peer-led gambling recovery services, has established a new comprehensive support pathway. Working with Birches Health, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing gambling disorders, the three partners will launch a telehealth peer support service that will be offered across the Commonwealth beginning July 1, 2025. This marks the first time that telehealth peer recovery treatment services for gambling will be available in Massachusetts.
MACGH at the Table: 10 Years of Player Health and GameSense
Check out Amy Gabrila’s journey from handing out brochures to having real, evidence-based conversations with players. Her story is part of GameSense’s 10-year evolution in how we support and empower people around gambling. Dive into the stories, progress, and partnerships that have shaped where we are—and where we’re going next.
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Our team collectively crafts groundbreaking, evidence-based solutions around gambling, gaming, and consumer activities.
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