Free state-funded care

West Virginia funds gambling-treatment for residents.

Through First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded), eligible West Virginia residents can access Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia at no cost.

“All our services are free, and our helpline coordinators are available 24/7.”

— First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded), verified 2026-04-28

Program facts

ProgramProblem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia
Administered byFirst Choice Services (WV Lottery funded)
Funding sourceState Gambling Council

Who qualifies

West Virginia residents affected by problem gambling.

How to access

  1. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) — 24/7, free, confidential.
  2. Get matched with a state-funded WV provider.
  3. All services free — funded by the West Virginia Lottery.

See participating providers

Cope Compass surfaces West Virginia state-funded providers in our directory with verified provenance from First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded).

See West Virginia state-funded providers →

Verify with the official source

We’ve done our best to represent First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded)’s program accurately. To verify your eligibility before any action, go directly to the source:

https://www.1800gambler.net/ ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is gambling treatment really free in West Virginia?
The First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded) states: “All our services are free, and our helpline coordinators are available 24/7.” 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?
One of the longest-running state programs (since 2000).
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Source. Listed by First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded) via www.1800gambler.net. Last verified 2026-04-28.

Disclaimer. Cope Compass is not affiliated with First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded). We surface state-funded gambling-treatment programs as a public service — the First Choice Services (WV Lottery funded) site is the authoritative source for eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.