Gambling Stories

In their Own Words- Jan’s Story

A caring manager at work helped Jan change her relationship with gambling. READ MORE

Aug 13, 2021

Margaret’s Story

Margaret met her gambling counselor in an unlikely way, but it's proven to be a great success. This is the firsthand story of a recovering gambling addict.
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Jun 2, 2021

In Their Own Words

Learn about this Navy Veteran's experience recovering from a dual addiction and his journey through treating his problem gambling addiction. READ MORE

May 24, 2021

In Their Own Words – Tim’s Story

Winning $500 at the age of 7 started "Tim" on a life of gambling. It took him half a lifetime to get control of his addiction. READ MORE

Oct 21, 2020

A man stands outside sharing the details of his recovery from gambling addiction

In Their Own Words — Cal’s Story

The roots of a gambling addiction can begin in childhood, especially when a parent is a gambler. READ MORE

Aug 17, 2020

a rugged older man in a baseball hat and beard looks out

Gambling addiction recovery podcasts

All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast

This podcast is co-hosted by Brian and Jeff, both compulsive gamblers who made their last bets in 2014 and 2015. LISTEN

Hello, My Name is Craig

A weekly candid conversation about gambling addiction. LISTEN

The Broke Girl Society

Listen to Jessica H. share her recovery story from problem gambling. LISTEN NOW

After Gambling

After Gambling podcast is a show dedicate to increasing awareness and understanding problem gambling. LISTEN

Voices…the Podcast

“Voices…the Podcast” (Brian Ward / Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery). LISTEN

The Moth: Shannon Cason – “It’s Like Borrowing”

Shannon Cason comes face to face with his gambling addiction. LISTEN

MNAPG has had the privilege of speaking with and sharing numerous recovery stories over the years. We know that visitors to our site spend time reflecting on these stories. We hope you will find them helpful. Each story provides a unique look into the life of someone with a gambling addiction. Each willingly shared their story in the hope it would help others understand that recovery, though not easy, is possible and so worth the journey.

MINNESOTA APPROVED PROVIDERS

Carver County

Resilience Counseling
(612) 750-3376
dahnertmary@icloud.com
1107 Hazeltine Blvd, Suite 410, Chaska, MN 55318

Goodhue County

Midwest Recovery
(651) 846-9010
Info@midwestrecovery.org
midwestrecovery.org
217 Plum Street, Suite #130 Red Wing MN 55066

Hennepin County

Club Recovery Inc
(952) 926-2526
cjohnson@clubrecoveryllc.com
clubrecoveryllc.com
7701 York Ave S, Suite 350, Edina, MN 55435

Connections Counseling & Recovery Services
(763) 370-8880
Joyce Terhorst
joyce.connections@yahoo.com
7550 France Ave S, Suite 220, Edina, MN 55435

Midwest Recovery Inc
(612) 584-4858
info@midwestmn.com
midwestrecovery.org
1620 Central Ave NE, Suite 107, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Problem Gambling Intervention, LLC
(612) 558-5364
Roger Anton
rpanton@juno.com
Minneapolis VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Vinland National Center OP Services
(763) 479-4882
Don Raasch
donr@vinlandcenter.org
vinlandcenter.org
675 NE Stinson Blvd #200, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Itasca County

Lakeview Behavioral Health
218-327-2001
info@lakeviewbh.com
www.lakeviewbh.com
516 S. Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Mille Lacs County

Freedom Center
(763) 308-0006
Cynthia Naumann
maumann.cindi@gmail.com
freedomcenterinc.org
140 2nd Ave NE, Milaca, MN 56353

Olmsted County

Christina Pristash
(507) 202-0701
Christina Pristash
pristashlmft@gmail.com
counselingrochester.org
1500 1st ave NE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN 55906

Ramsey County

Alcohol and Gambling Assessments
(651) 485-6229
Renee Collova-Bergee
reneebergee@comcast.net
1397 Geneva Ave N #102A, Oakdale, MN 55128

Pathways Counseling
(651) 734-5517
Jarrod Brown
jerrodb@pathwayscounselingcenter.org
1919 University Ave W, Suite 6, St Paul, MN 55104

Progressive Individual Resources, Inc.
(612)749-3309
info@pirimn.org
pirimn.org
2147 University Ave W, Suite 206, St Paul, MN 55114

Rice County

Midwest Recovery
651-846-9010
info@midwestrecovery.org
midwestrecovery.org
303 1st Street NE, Suite #365 Faribault, MN 55021

Saint Louis County

Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment Gambling Services
(218) 723-8444
Paul McCormick
pmccormick@cadt.org
cadt.org
314 West Superior Street Suite 400, Duluth, MN 55802

Sherburne County

Freedom Center
(763) 308-0006
Cynthia Naumann
naumann.cindi@gmail.com
freedomcenterinc.org
105 6th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371

Washington County

Bridges and Pathways Counseling
(612) 719-7966
Paul Mladnick
mladnick.paul50@gmail.com
1068 S Lake St, Suite 109, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Venthouse Counseling, Jason Walter
(612) 562-6766
Jason Walter LPC, LADC
aadrjay@gmail.com
venthousecounseling.com
8530 Eagle Point Blvd, #100, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Alcohol and Gambling Assessments
(651) 485-6229
Renee Collova-Bergee
reneebergee@comcast.net
1397 Geneva Ave N #102A, Oakdale, MN 55128

Yellow Medicine County

Project Turnabout/ Vanguard Center for Compulsive Gambling
(320) 564-4911 or 1-800-862-1453
info@projectturnabout.org
projectturnabout.org
660 18th St, Granite Falls, MN 56241