Free state-funded care

Maine funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), eligible Maine residents can access Maine Gambling Addiction Treatment Network at no cost.

“Any person in Maine concerned with problem gambling is eligible for four (4) no-cost counseling sessions.”

— Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramMaine Gambling Addiction Treatment Network
Administered byMaine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)
Funding sourceState Health Department
AlsoDial 211 in Maine

Who qualifies

Any Maine resident concerned about problem gambling — eligibility is universal.

How to access

  1. Call 211 Maine or 1-866-811-5695 to be connected to a participating counselor.
  2. First four counseling sessions are no-cost, no eligibility verification required.
  3. Additional free sessions available for those who can't pay; sliding scale otherwise.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Maine state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://maineproblemgambling.org/main-page/get-help/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Maine?
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) states: “Any person in Maine concerned with problem gambling is eligible for four (4) no-cost counseling sessions.” 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?
Funded via Maine's Gambling Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund. GamFin operates in Maine.
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Source. Listed by Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) via maineproblemgambling.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.