Slovakia’s Gambling Helpline Transitions to Predná Hora Treatment Center
Slovakia’s national gambling helpline is now managed by the Predná Hora specialist treatment center, starting this month. The center will offer support seven days a week, providing professional advice and care to problem gamblers and their families.

Predná Hora’s Expertise in Addiction Treatment
The Predná Hora center, a former royal residence in the Slovakian mountains, has operated as a hospital for addiction and compulsive gambling patients since 1995. Its comprehensive treatment program involves community support and dedicated staff.
The center also engages in international collaborations, including joint research with universities and hospitals in Poland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.
“The fact that the operation of the helpline will be provided to the Specialised Psychiatric Treatment Institute, Predná Hora, represents a significant step forward in providing professional advice and professional care in the field of assistance to problem gamblers and their family members. Every big step begins with a decision. Seeking help is not a weakness, but a sign of courage and responsibility towards oneself and one’s loved ones”, commented Martin Bohoš, Director General of Slovakia’s Gambling Regulatory Authority
Helpline Availability and Support Services
The helpline will operate seven days a week, accessible via a free telephone number from 9am to 1am. An answering machine will be available outside of these hours.
Support extends beyond direct victims of problem gambling to include family members and friends affected by compulsive behavior. Specialist staff will offer guidance on intervention strategies, and the center provides prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services.
“Our system works with a comprehensive treatment program, with the community and, above all, with enthusiastic and committed staff, who believe that our clients are high-quality and valuable individuals who are able and willing to change their lives”, added Vladimír Stanislav, Director of the Predná Hora center.