Free state-funded care

Iowa funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health, eligible Iowa residents can access Your Life Iowa (Gambling Services) at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramYour Life Iowa (Gambling Services)
Administered byIowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Iowa residents seeking gambling-treatment.

How to access

  1. Visit the live searchable directory at yourlifeiowa.org/locations/gambling (96+ locations).
  2. Or call the helpline at 855-581-8111.
  3. State-funded by IA HHS.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Iowa state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health.

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://yourlifeiowa.org/locations/gambling ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Iowa?
Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health administers the Your Life Iowa (Gambling Services). 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 Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health via yourlifeiowa.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health. We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Iowa HHS, Division of Behavioral Health site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.