Free state-funded care

Delaware funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), eligible Delaware residents can access Delaware Council on Gambling Problems (DCGP) at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramDelaware Council on Gambling Problems (DCGP)
Administered byDE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH)
Funding sourceState Health Department
AlsoText 302-438-8888

Who qualifies

Delaware residents and their families.

How to access

  1. Call DCGP at 1-888-850-8888 (24/7 confidential helpline).
  2. Get connected to outpatient treatment referrals.
  3. Funded by The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Delaware state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.deproblemgambling.org/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Delaware?
DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) administers the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems (DCGP). 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.
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Source. Listed by DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) via www.deproblemgambling.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.