Free state-funded care

Kansas funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), eligible Kansas residents can access Kansas Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund at no cost.

“Treatment is available at no cost to problem gamblers, their families, and other concerned parties who live in Kansas.”

— Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramKansas Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund
Administered byKansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Problem gamblers, their families, and concerned parties living in Kansas.

How to access

  1. Call the 24/7 Kansas Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-522-4700).
  2. Helpline counselor matches you with a KDADS-funded provider in your area.
  3. Provider bills KDADS directly — no cost to you.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Kansas state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://ksgamblinghelp.com/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Kansas?
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) states: “Treatment is available at no cost to problem gamblers, their families, and other concerned parties who live in Kansas.” 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 by 2007 Kansas Expanded Lottery Act. Statewide network.
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Source. Listed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) via ksgamblinghelp.com. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.