Treatment options

What gambling-treatment options are available in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a state-contracted treatment provider relationship — the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council (APGC) receives a $200K/year contract from the Arkansas Racing Commission as the official gambling-treatment provider. However, the APGC website does not publicly state that treatment is free to consumers, so we cannot verify free-care availability.

What is available

Arkansas Problem Gambling Council (APGC)

State-contracted gambling-treatment provider. Outreach to confirm cost + eligibility recommended before assuming free care.

Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-522-4700) or office (501) 403-2321Email: [email protected]
NCPG National Helpline

Free 24/7 national hotline backup.

Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Search private providers in Arkansas

While Arkansasdoesn’t fund gambling-treatment directly, you can still search Cope Compass’s directory of insurance-accepting and sliding-scale providers in your state.

Search Arkansas providers →

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling-treatment free in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not currently fund a state gambling-treatment program. Helpline access is free via the resources listed above, but direct treatment cost typically depends on the provider, your insurance, and any sliding-scale arrangements you can negotiate.
What if I can’t afford treatment?
Start with the free helplines above — they can connect you to peer support, sliding-scale providers, mutual-aid groups (Gamblers Anonymous, SMART Recovery), and out-of-state options where state-funded programs do exist. Cope Compass also lists sliding-scale and lower-cost providers in Arkansas via the search above.
Why doesn’t Arkansas fund gambling treatment?
State funding for problem-gambling services varies widely. Per the National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services, 42 states fund some level of services as of the most recent national survey, but funding amounts and eligibility differ enormously. Arkansas’s situation reflects state legislative priorities, the legal status of gambling in the state, and available revenue sources. The advocacy resources above are the best path to changing that.
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Sources. Information verified 2026-04-28 via NCPG state directory and the official sites linked above. We are not affiliated with any of the listed organizations — we surface them as a public service.