Gambling recovery information and treatment navigation for adults 18+ in all 50 states
Gambling Help and Treatment Resources in All 50 States
You do not have to lose everything before asking for help. Explore gambling support resources and treatment options in your state. Clinical services, eligibility, costs, and availability depend on the provider and your location.
Need help now? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the free national helpline.
We help adults across all 50 states explore gambling recovery resources and treatment options. Clinical services, eligibility, costs, and availability depend on the provider and your location.
You do not have to lose everything before asking for help. Whether gambling has started causing stress or has affected your finances, relationships, work, or peace of mind, we help you explore support and treatment options and take the next step.
This page is for adults 18 and older: young adults, working professionals, parents, older adults, and anyone supporting a loved one. Our adult eligibility is separate from each state's legal gambling age.
“If I stop gambling today, I stop adding new gambling losses.”
“I do not have to win it back to start getting my life back.”
“The money I lost does not have to decide what I do next.”
Choose your state
Every state has its own page with contacts, treatment options, self-exclusion info and FAQs.
Which one sounds like you?
Tap a card to open it.
“I keep trying to win it back.” +
Chasing losses is one of the most common patterns in gambling problems. The next bet feels like the fix, but it usually makes the hole deeper. That is not a character flaw, it is how the cycle works.
Next step: Pause access tonight: log out, delete the app, or hand your cards to someone you trust.
Open the 3 A.M. Plan →“I have not hit rock bottom.” +
You do not need a financial disaster to ask questions. If gambling has started to worry you, that is reason enough to look at support.
Next step: Take a private self-check and see where you stand.
Recovery Readiness Map →“I am worried about someone I love.” +
You can get support for yourself even if the person gambling is not ready. Boundaries protect you and are not a punishment.
Next step: Start with the family guides and tools.
Family Command Center →“I need help, but I still have to work.” +
Many options fit around a job: evening outpatient sessions, telehealth, and online peer meetings. Schedules and availability depend on the provider.
Next step: Ask any provider directly about evening or virtual times before booking.
Ask us to help you look →“I stopped gambling, but I am still overwhelmed.” +
Stopping is a big step, and the money, relationships and routines left behind still need attention. Feeling heavy after stopping is normal.
Next step: Pick one area to work on this week, like a money plan.
Money and debt guides →“I returned to gambling after stopping.” +
A return to gambling does not erase the progress you made. It is information about what was hard. Reconnecting quickly matters more than blaming yourself.
Next step: Tell one supportive person today and look at what led up to it.
Read recovery stories →Types of help, in plain language
Not every type is available in every area. Ask providers directly what they offer.
Outpatient counseling
Regular sessions with a licensed counselor or therapist, usually weekly. You keep living at home and working.
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Several sessions a week for a few hours each. More structure than weekly counseling, still living at home.
Residential treatment
You live at a program for a period of time. Gambling-specific residential programs are limited, so ask directly.
Telehealth
Counseling by video or phone. Confirm the provider is licensed to serve someone physically located in your state.
Peer support
Groups like Gamblers Anonymous run by people with lived experience. Free and valuable, but not clinical care.
Recovery coaching
A coach helps with goals, routines and accountability. Coaching is not therapy and is not a replacement for licensed care.
National contacts that work in every state
1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), National Problem Gambling Helpline
Call, text or chat online, free and confidential, around the clock in all 50 states. Run by the National Council on Problem Gambling, an independent service. It helps loved ones too. Message and data rates can apply to texts.
ncpgambling.org988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you feel unsafe or hopeless. 24/7.
988lifeline.orgGamblers Anonymous
Free peer support meetings, in person and online.
gamblersanonymous.orgGam-Anon
Free peer support for spouses, family and friends.
gam-anon.orgFree, confidential treatment referral, 24/7: 1-800-662-4357.
samhsa.gov
What could I protect by not gambling?
Enter an estimated amount you could choose not to spend on gambling each week. Use money actually lost or spent, not the same dollars recycled through an account.
This estimates money you could redirect if you avoid this level of gambling spending. It does not calculate existing debt, interest, bills, or future financial outcomes. Stopping gambling prevents additional gambling losses. Existing debts, interest, fees, and living expenses still need a plan.
Frequently asked questions
Do you help adults in my state?
Adults 18 and older across all 50 states can contact us for gambling recovery information and treatment navigation. Individual providers decide eligibility and whether they can serve your location.
Do I need a diagnosis before reaching out?
No. You can ask questions and look at options without deciding what label fits you.
Do I have to hit rock bottom?
No. Concern about how gambling is affecting you is enough reason to explore support.
Can a counselor treat me in my state?
A clinician's ability to provide care depends on their credentials and authorization in the state where you are located. Confirm eligibility before scheduling clinical services.
What is the difference between coaching, peer support, and therapy?
Therapy is clinical care from a licensed professional. Peer support comes from people with lived experience. Coaching helps with goals and accountability. Coaching and peer support are helpful but are not a substitute for licensed clinical care.
Can I get help online?
Often, yes. The national helpline has free online chat, and online meetings exist. Clinical eligibility depends on the provider and on the state you are physically in.
Is treatment free?
Some states support free or subsidized gambling services. Eligibility and availability vary. The state resources on each state page can help you ask about your options. A free helpline does not mean every referred treatment is free.
Is the first call free?
Please ask about any consultation or service fees before scheduling.
Is gambling treatment covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan, provider and service. Call the number on your insurance card and ask about gambling disorder treatment before starting.
Can you help my spouse, parent, or adult child?
Yes. Loved ones can get information and support for themselves, even if the person gambling is not ready.
Will stopping gambling erase my debt?
No. Stopping prevents new gambling losses. Existing debt, interest and fees still need a plan.
Does self-exclusion block everything?
Coverage depends on the program. A state list may cover only certain venues, activities or licensed operators. Tribal, out-of-state and unlicensed platforms may fall outside it. Read the program's current terms before enrolling.
Is my information private?
Contact form messages go only to our team at info@gaorgo.com. We do not share your details with any provider without your consent.
How quickly will someone reply?
Send your preferred contact information to request a response. The contact form is not an emergency service. If you feel unsafe, call or text 988.
Last reviewed September 28, 2026. We are not a medical clinic and do not guarantee placement. Our contact form is not an emergency service. If you feel unsafe, call or text 988.