Free state-funded care

Colorado funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC), eligible Colorado residents can access PGCC Treatment Reimbursement Program at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramPGCC Treatment Reimbursement Program
Administered byProblem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC)
Funding sourceState Gambling Council

Who qualifies

Colorado residents seeking gambling-treatment can access reimbursed sessions through PGCC-affiliated counselors.

How to access

  1. Call PGCC at 1-844-779-2637 to be matched with a participating counselor.
  2. Counselor verifies eligibility and bills PGCC directly — you do not pay out of pocket for covered sessions.
  3. Sessions delivered in-person at a PGCC partner office or via telehealth.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Colorado state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC).

See Colorado state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

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

https://www.cogamblerhelp.org/problem-gambling-information ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Colorado?
Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) administers the PGCC Treatment Reimbursement Program. 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?
PGCC is the NCPG state affiliate. $3.7M in 2026 Colorado Responsible Gaming Grants supports the network.
Report a correction or missing program for Colorado →

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Reports are sent to [email protected] and reviewed manually. We respond when we have a follow-up question.

Source. Listed by Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) via www.cogamblerhelp.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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