Free state-funded care

Vermont funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Vermont Department of Mental Health, eligible Vermont residents can access Vermont Gambling Help at no cost.

“All calls and messages are free and confidential.”

— Vermont Department of Mental Health, verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramVermont Gambling Help
Administered byVermont Department of Mental Health
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Vermont residents seeking problem-gambling help.

How to access

  1. Visit vtgamblinghelp.org for live chat or to access the provider list.
  2. Or call your local Designated Agency.
  3. Funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Vermont state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Vermont Department of Mental Health.

See Vermont state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

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

https://vtgamblinghelp.org/get-help-now/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Vermont?
The Vermont Department of Mental Health states: “All calls and messages are free and 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.
Anything else I should know?
vtgamblinghelp.org launched July 2024 — replaces older mentalhealth.vermont.gov page.
Report a correction or missing program for Vermont →

Found a missing program, broken link, or wrong information about Vermont’s gambling-treatment options? Tell us — we’ll review and update.

Reports are sent to [email protected] and reviewed manually. We respond when we have a follow-up question.

Source. Listed by Vermont Department of Mental Health via vtgamblinghelp.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

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