Free state-funded care

Connecticut funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), eligible Connecticut residents can access Bettor Choice Treatment Programs at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramBettor Choice Treatment Programs
Administered byCT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Connecticut residents seeking gambling treatment.

How to access

  1. Call the Connecticut Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-789-7777.
  2. Get connected to one of the Bettor Choice contracted treatment programs.
  3. Cost-free recovery resources and treatment, statewide.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Connecticut state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/problem-gambling/pgs---home-page ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Connecticut?
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) administers the Bettor Choice Treatment Programs. 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?
Bettor Choice provider list available as PDF: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/PGS/BettorChoiceProgramspdf.pdf
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Source. Listed by CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) via portal.ct.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.