Free state-funded care

Washington funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, eligible Washington residents can access Washington State Problem Gambling Treatment at no cost.

“Confidential referrals to free or low-cost treatment in Washington”

— Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramWashington State Problem Gambling Treatment
Administered byEvergreen Council on Problem Gambling
Funding sourceState Gambling Council

Who qualifies

Washington residents seeking problem-gambling support.

How to access

  1. Call the 24/7 helpline at 1-800-547-6133.
  2. Get connected to free or low-cost treatment in Washington.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces Washington state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.

See Washington state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.evergreencpg.org/help-and-hope/programs-and-services/helpline-info/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in Washington?
The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling states: “Confidential referrals to free or low-cost treatment in Washington” 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.
Report a correction or missing program for Washington →

Found a missing program, broken link, or wrong information about Washington’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 Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling via www.evergreencpg.org. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling. We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.