Free state-funded care

North Dakota funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through ND HHS Behavioral Health Division, eligible North Dakota residents can access GamblerND at no cost.

“Free & Confidential”

— ND HHS Behavioral Health Division, verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramGamblerND
Administered byND HHS Behavioral Health Division
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

North Dakota residents seeking gambling-treatment.

How to access

  1. Call GamblerND at 1-877-702-7848.
  2. Or contact via the web form at gamblernd.com.
  3. Replaced Lutheran Social Services' "Gamblers Choice" after LSS shutdown in 2021.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces North Dakota state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from ND HHS Behavioral Health Division.

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent ND HHS Behavioral Health Division’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.gamblernd.com/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in North Dakota?
The ND HHS Behavioral Health Division states: “Free & Confidential” 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.
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Source. Listed by ND HHS Behavioral Health Division via www.gamblernd.com. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with ND HHS Behavioral Health Division. We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the ND HHS Behavioral Health Division site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.