Free state-funded care

South Carolina funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), eligible South Carolina residents can access South Carolina Gambling Addiction Services at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramSouth Carolina Gambling Addiction Services
Administered bySC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

South Carolina residents seeking gambling-treatment.

How to access

  1. Call 1-877-452-5155.
  2. DAODAS distributes a "Gambling Registry of Qualified Providers" PDF.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces South Carolina state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.daodas.sc.gov/services/treatment/gambling-addiction-services-2/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in South Carolina?
SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) administers the South Carolina Gambling Addiction Services. 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.
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Source. Listed by SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) via www.daodas.sc.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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