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SMS
1. When you opt-in to the service, we will send you an SMS message to confirm your signup.

2. The MA Problem Gambling Helpline is a state-funded program that connects consumers with referrals for substance use treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and problem gambling services. Texting our number will connect you with a trained Screening and Information Specialist who will ask a few questions in order to link you with appropriate resources and information. Once the conversation has ended you will not receive SMS messages unless you text 800327.

3. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

4. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at helpline@hria.org or 800-327-5050.

5. We are able to deliver messages to the following mobile phone carriers: Major carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, Alltel, Boost Mobile, Nextel, and Virgin Mobile. Minor carriers: Alaska Communications Systems (ACS), Appalachian Wireless (EKN), Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular One of East Central IL (ECIT), Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cricket, Coral Wireless (Mobi PCS), COX, Cross, Element Mobile (Flat Wireless), Epic Touch (Elkhart Telephone), GCI, Golden State, Hawkeye (Chat Mobility), Hawkeye (NW Missouri), Illinois Valley Cellular, Inland Cellular, iWireless (Iowa Wireless), Keystone Wireless (Immix Wireless/PC Man), Mosaic (Consolidated or CTC Telecom), Nex-Tech Wireless, NTelos, Panhandle Communications, Pioneer, Plateau (Texas RSA 3 Ltd), Revol, RINA, Simmetry (TMP Corporation), Thumb Cellular, Union Wireless, United Wireless, Viaero Wireless, and West Central (WCC or 5 Star Wireless). ***Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages***

6. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. For all questions about the services provided by this short code, you can send an email to helpline@hria.org. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at 800-327-5050.

7. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy: https://gamblinghelplinema.org/privacy-policy/