Free state-funded care

Montana funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Montana Council on Problem Gambling, eligible Montana residents can access Montana Council on Problem Gambling at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramMontana Council on Problem Gambling
Administered byMontana Council on Problem Gambling
Funding sourceState Gambling Council

Who qualifies

Montana residents seeking problem gambling treatment.

How to access

  1. Call the MT helpline at 1-888-900-9979.
  2. Browse the treatment-providers directory.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Montana state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Montana Council on Problem Gambling.

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Montana Council on Problem Gambling’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.mtproblemgambling.org/treatment-providers.aspx ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Montana?
Montana Council on Problem Gambling administers the Montana Council on Problem Gambling. 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.
Report a correction or missing program for Montana →

Found a missing program, broken link, or wrong information about Montana’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 Montana Council on Problem Gambling via www.mtproblemgambling.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Montana Council on Problem Gambling. We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Montana Council on Problem Gambling site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.