Free state-funded care

Minnesota funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through MN Department of Human Services (DHS), eligible Minnesota residents can access Minnesota's Problem Gambling Program at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramMinnesota's Problem Gambling Program
Administered byMN Department of Human Services (DHS)
Funding sourceState Health Department
AlsoText "HOPE" to 53342

Who qualifies

Minnesota residents seeking gambling-treatment support.

How to access

  1. Call 1-800-333-HOPE (1-800-333-4673) for confidential intake.
  2. Or text "HOPE" to 53342.
  3. Get matched with a state-funded counselor.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Minnesota state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from MN Department of Human Services (DHS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent MN Department of Human Services (DHS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.getgamblinghelp.com/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Minnesota?
MN Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the Minnesota's Problem Gambling Program. 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.
Anything else I should know?
GamFin operates in Minnesota.
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Source. Listed by MN Department of Human Services (DHS) via www.getgamblinghelp.com. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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