Free state-funded care

Florida funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), eligible Florida residents can access Compulsive or Addictive Gambling Prevention Program at no cost.

“free, confidential, and multilingual problem gambling assistance”

— Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramCompulsive or Addictive Gambling Prevention Program
Administered byFlorida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG)
Funding sourceState Gambling Council

Who qualifies

Florida residents experiencing problem gambling.

How to access

  1. Call 888-ADMIT-IT (1-888-236-4848) — free, confidential, multilingual.
  2. Get connected to a licensed Florida treatment provider.
  3. Helpline access is free; treatment delivery via contracted providers.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Florida state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG).

See Florida state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://gamblinghelp.org/florida-gambling-addiction-program/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Florida?
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) states: “free, confidential, and multilingual problem gambling assistance” The eligibility page is the source of truth — verify your own situation there before any action.
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?
Established under Chapter 551, FL Statutes.
Report a correction or missing program for Florida →

Found a missing program, broken link, or wrong information about Florida’s gambling-treatment options? Tell us — we’ll review and update.

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

Source. Listed by Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) via gamblinghelp.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.