Free state-funded care

Nebraska funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, eligible Nebraska residents can access Nebraska Gambler's Assistance Program (GAP) at no cost.

“Counseling with a Nebraska Problem Gamblers Assistance Program certified counselor is free and confidential to Nebraskans and their families.”

— Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramNebraska Gambler's Assistance Program (GAP)
Administered byNebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Nebraskans and their families.

How to access

  1. Call the GAP helpline at 1-833-238-6837 (1-833-BET-OVER).
  2. Or use the find-a-counselor map to locate one of 32 GAP-certified counselors statewide.
  3. Counseling is free — counselors bill GAP directly.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Nebraska state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

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Verify with the official source

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

https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/find-a-counselor/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services states: “Counseling with a Nebraska Problem Gamblers Assistance Program certified counselor is free and confidential to Nebraskans and their families.” 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?
32 GAP-certified counselors across Nebraska.
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Source. Listed by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services via problemgambling.nebraska.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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