24-Hour 800 Telephone Helpline 1-800-287-8670 and 1-888-GA-HELPS (1-888-424-3577) The 24-Hour 800 Telephone Helpline is a toll-free information line sponsored and operated by Area 2 Northern California Intergroup of Gamblers Anonymous. Its purpose is to help anyone with a gambling problem or anyone who wants to help someone with a gambling problem. The hours of operation are 24 hours, 7 days a week. Callers will be connected to a "live" Gamblers Anonymous member and volunteer who can provide times and locations of Gamblers Anonymous meetings nearest to the caller's location. If callers do not wish to speak to a volunteer and are interested in having information sent to them, a voice mailbox is available for their use.