Free state-funded care

New York funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), eligible New York residents can access New York State Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs) at no cost.

“Confidential help and support are available for anyone affected by gambling harms, including family members and friends regardless of ability to pay.”

— NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramNew York State Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs)
Administered byNYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Anyone affected by gambling harms in NY — including family + friends.

How to access

  1. Call the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369).
  2. Or visit nyproblemgamblinghelp.org to find your regional PGRC.
  3. PGRCs are operated by NY Council on Problem Gambling, OASAS-funded.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces New York state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in New York?
The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) states: “Confidential help and support are available for anyone affected by gambling harms, including family members and friends regardless of ability to pay.” 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?
New York is one of the top-3 states by problem-gambling funding nationally.
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Source. Listed by NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) via oasas.ny.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.