Free state-funded care

Tennessee funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, eligible Tennessee residents can access TN Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramTN Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services
Administered byTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Tennessee residents seeking gambling-treatment.

How to access

  1. Call REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789.
  2. Get connected via TAADAS — including The Gambling Clinic at U Memphis.
  3. The Gambling Clinic offers free and confidential telehealth therapy.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Tennessee state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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Verify with the official source

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

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/treatment/problem-gambling-programs.html ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Tennessee?
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services administers the TN Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment 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 Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services via www.tn.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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