Free state-funded care

Virginia funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), eligible Virginia residents can access Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund at no cost.

Program facts

ProgramVirginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund
Administered byVA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Funding sourceState Health Department

Who qualifies

Virginia residents who lack other coverage for gambling-treatment.

How to access

  1. Call the VA Problem Gambling Help Line at 1-888-532-3500.
  2. The fund acts as "payer of last resort" — guaranteeing treatment access.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Virginia state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

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Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/problem-gambling-support/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Virginia?
VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) administers the Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund. 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.
Anything else I should know?
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Source. Listed by VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) via dbhds.virginia.gov. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.