PH365 1553 Hotline: Who Answers, and Which Line Fits Your Situation
1553 is the NCMH Crisis Hotline, run by the National Center for Mental Health; you can also dial 1800-1888-1553.
- PH365 Gambling Break
- A cooling-off period is a break from gambling you choose in advance: 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days.
- PH365 Limit Setting
- A spend limit is the most you will deposit for play in a set period, decided before you play.
1553 is the number of the NCMH Crisis Hotline, the National Center for Mental Health’s line for people in emotional crisis. The 1553 hotline is one of two numbers worth saving if gambling ever stops being fun, and knowing which one fits your situation saves a wasted call. This page sits under the gambling meaning pillar, and every number on it comes from the bodies’ own published pages.
The 1553 hotline at a glance
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NCMH Crisis Hotline | National Problem Gambling Helpline page |
| Short number | 1553 | same |
| Long number | 1800-1888-1553 | same |
| Purpose | immediate emotional support and referral to mental health services | same |
| When to call | a mental health crisis, immediate danger, urgent help | same |
Mental health hotline numbers by mobile network
A Department of Health regional page lists three mobile numbers for the NCMH Crisis Hotline. Save the one that matches your network.
- 0917 899 8726
- 0966 351 4518
- 0908 639 2672
If a number does not connect, dial 1553 from a landline or try another of the three.
Gambling hotline Philippines: the National Problem Gambling Helpline
For gambling worries that are not an emergency, there is a dedicated line. The National Problem Gambling Helpline describes itself as a joint project of PAGCOR and Seagulls Flock Organization, Inc.
| What its page says | Detail |
|---|---|
| Landline | (02) 824 89568 |
| Cost | free |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Who answers | trained para-counselors and PRC licensed mental health professionals |
| What it is not | an emergency crisis hotline or a financial assistance service |
The helpline’s page says it is for anyone affected by problem gambling, including families, and not only for severe cases or casino players.
Which line to call
- You feel in danger, or thoughts of self-harm are present: emergency services or 1553, now.
- You are worried about your gambling, or a family member’s: the gambling helpline on (02) 824 89568.
- You want to put a wall between you and play: start with the steps for a gambling break and a weekly spend limit, and read PAGCOR’s exclusion programme on the responsible play and exclusion page for PH365 readers.
There is no wrong first call. Both lines say they will refer you on if another service fits better.
FAQ
What is the 1553 hotline?
The NCMH Crisis Hotline of the National Center for Mental Health. The National Problem Gambling Helpline's own page gives it as 1553 or 1800-1888-1553.
Is there a gambling hotline in the Philippines?
Yes. The National Problem Gambling Helpline lists landline (02) 824 89568 and describes itself as free, confidential and available 24/7.
Can I call 1553 about gambling?
Call 1553 if you feel in crisis or in danger, whatever the cause. For ongoing gambling worries, the gambling helpline is the better first call.
May bayad ba ang tawag sa gambling helpline?
The National Problem Gambling Helpline describes its service as free. Your phone plan's own call charges, if any, are set by your network.