Struggling with Gambling Addiction? Support is Available.
If you or someone you know is battling gambling addiction, contact the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) or Gamblers Anonymous. For immediate support call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Help Is Just A Few Clicks Away
The following guide provides a comprehensive directory of resources and support services available for individuals struggling with problem gambling across the United States. This list is organized state-by-state, offering contact information for various national and local organizations that offer help and guidance.
Whether you are seeking telephone hotlines, websites for more information, or local support groups like Gamblers Anonymous, this directory aims to connect individuals with the necessary resources to address problem gambling. Each entry includes the organization's name and contact details such as phone numbers, text message services, websites, and physical addresses when applicable.
This resource is designed to be a starting point for individuals and families affected by gambling, ensuring easy access to support and treatment options within their state or nationwide.
National Problem Gambling Resources
National Council on Problem Gambling
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Gamblers Anonymous
State-by-State Resources
Alabama
Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
Alaska
Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA)
Arizona
Arizona Problem Gambling Helpline
Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
Arkansas
Arkansas Problem Gambling Council
California
California Council on Problem Gambling
Colorado
Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado
Connecticut
Connecticut Problem Gambling Helpline
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Delaware
Delaware Problem Gambling Helpline
Delaware Council on Gambling Problems
Florida
Florida Problem Gambling Helpline
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling
Georgia
Problem Gambling Help in Georgia
Hawaii
Gambling Addiction Hotline
NCPG Hotline for Hawaii
Idaho
NCPG Hotline
Illinois
Illinois Council on Problem Gambling
Indiana
Indiana Problem Gambling Helpline
Indiana Council on Problem Gambling
Iowa
Your Life Iowa
Kansas
Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling
Kentucky
Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
Louisiana
Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling
Maine
Maine Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
Maryland
Maryland Council on Problem Gambling
Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline
Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
Michigan
Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline
Minnesota
Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline
Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling
Mississippi
Mississippi Problem Gambling Helpline
Missouri
Missouri's Problem Gambling Helpline
Montana
Montana Problem Gambling Helpline
Montana Council on Problem Gambling
Nebraska
Nebraska Problem Gambling Helpline
Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling
Nevada
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Problem Gambling Helpline
New Jersey
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
New Mexico
New Mexico Problem Gambling Helpline
New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling
Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico
New York
New York Problem Gambling Helpline
New York Council on Problem Gambling
North Carolina
North Carolina Council on Problem Gambling
North Dakota
Gambler ND
Ohio
Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming
Oregon
Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline
Oregon Council on Problem Gambling
Pennsylvania
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Problem Gambling Helpline
Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling
South Dakota
South Dakota Council on Problem Gambling
Tennessee
Tennessee Redline
Texas
Gamblers Anonymous
Texas Lottery Commission Responsible Gaming
Utah
Gamblers Anonymous Salt Lake City Chapter
Vermont
Vermont Lottery Office Contact for Problem Gambling
Virginia
Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling
Washington State
Washington Problem Gambling Helpline
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
West Virginia
Compulsive Gambling Treatment Fund, administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR).
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Problem Gambling Helpline
Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling
Wyoming
Wyoming Council on Problem Gambling
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Paruyr Shahbazyan started his business career as an entrepreneur in 2000. Over 13 years, he learned business and leadership, which laid the foundation for his career.
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Cristina Varela Galan
Cristina used to work as a Psychology Assistant in the Bizkaia Pathological and Risky Gamblers Association. She was also part of a research team in Deusto University, specializing in pathological gambling area. While working there, she managed to develop her own project
“Exploring the association between emotional regulation, alexithymia, stressful life events and gambling in adolescent and young adult women”.
Anna Kravtcova
Ph.D. in organizational psychology, an internationally certified psychologist (EuroPsy 2022, Cognitive behavioural therapy of mindfulness 2020, International Society for Emotional Intelligence 2017, Russian Psychological society 2014, American Psychological Association(Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologist) 2011), speaker of many international conferences (USA, Brazil, Portugal, Czech Republic, Russia, etc.). TEDx speaker.
