Free state-funded care

Louisiana funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH), eligible Louisiana residents can access Louisiana Problem Gambling Treatment at no cost.

“Gambling Treatment is Free for Louisiana Residents.”

— Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramLouisiana Problem Gambling Treatment
Administered byLouisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Louisiana residents affected by gambling disorder.

How to access

  1. Call the Louisiana Problem Gamblers Helpline at 1-877-770-STOP.
  2. Get connected to outpatient counseling or the CORE residential program — both at no cost.
  3. CORE is a nationally recognized publicly funded residential program.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Louisiana state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH).

See Louisiana state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.helpforgambling.org/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH) states: “Gambling Treatment is Free for Louisiana Residents.” 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?
GamFin (financial counseling partner) operates in Louisiana.
Report a correction or missing program for Louisiana →

Found a missing program, broken link, or wrong information about Louisiana’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 Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH) via www.helpforgambling.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health (LDH/OBH) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.