NCPG serves as the national advocate to mitigate gambling-related harm. National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER NCPG serves as the national advocate to mitigate gambling-related harm. Our mission is to lead state and national stakeholders in the development of comprehensive policy and programs for all those affected by problem gambling. Our purpose is to serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. Our vision is to improve health and wellness by reducing the personal, social and economic costs of problem gambling. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, as problem gambling has significant variations in specific communities. Our work includes additional efforts to address the unique impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people affected by problem gambling and how both state governments and gambling operators are responding to the situation.