Free state-funded care

Arizona funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Arizona Division of Problem Gambling, eligible Arizona residents can access Arizona Treatment Assistance Program (TAP) at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramArizona Treatment Assistance Program (TAP)
Administered byArizona Division of Problem Gambling
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Arizona residents seeking outpatient gambling treatment.

How to access

  1. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) for intake.
  2. Get matched with a TAP-contracted provider in your area.
  3. No-cost outpatient treatment via contracted providers.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Arizona state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Arizona Division of Problem Gambling.

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Arizona Division of Problem Gambling’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://problemgambling.az.gov/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Arizona?
Arizona Division of Problem Gambling administers the Arizona Treatment Assistance Program (TAP). Treatment cost coverage depends on residency and program eligibility — verify the specifics on the official page below.
Do I need insurance?
State-funded programs are designed to serve people without insurance, with insurance gaps, or whose insurance doesn’t cover gambling-disorder treatment. Many programs are payer-of-last-resort — they fill the gap when other coverage isn’t available.
What if I don't qualify?
Cope Compass also lists treatment providers who accept various insurance plans, sliding-scale providers, and private-pay options. Our directory filter at /find-help/ lets you search by insurance and provider type.
Anything else I should know?
Funded by tribal-casino contributions + AZ Lottery. 992 people treated in 2024. Outpatient only.
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Source. Listed by Arizona Division of Problem Gambling via problemgambling.az.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Arizona Division of Problem Gambling. We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Arizona Division of Problem Gambling site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.