RESOURCES FOR GAMBLERS

If you have started on your road to recovery, congratulations. It takes courage, conviction, lots of support and grace for an individual to choose recovery. It’s not an easy path, but one that when achieved has many rewards.

We wish you the best in your journey and hope you are taking advantage of the resources available to Minnesotans for free treatment, attending a peer recovery meeting or using ways to keep yourself from gambling, such as Gamban, an online gambling blocking app.

Get the Support You Need.
Confidential Financial Counseling.

We understand that problem gambling can strain finances. That’s why we’ve partnered with Lutheran Social Services counselors to provide a valuable, no-cost resource for those experiencing financial issues from gambling, whether you are the gambler or a family member: Financial Choice services through LSS Financial Counseling.

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How Does your gambling compare with others?

Perhaps you’re wondering if you are gambling more than most. By taking this quiz you’ll be able to gage your gambling compared to other Minnesotans.

Gambler Healing – If you’re wondering if gambling may be consuming too much of your life and you’re not quite ready to reach out to a counselor, Gambler Healing may be a good place to start. These 8 sessions depict real gamblers in recovery with their counselor. By visiting this website, you’ll have access to all the video sessions and accompanying materials to get you started. If at any point you want to speak to a counselor, the list of providers is below. Treatment is at no cost and telehealth sessions are available.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Gambler’s Anonymous (GA) www.minnesotaga.com,  1-855-222-5542 (1-855-2CALLGA)

You can also visit this web site for a list of worldwide GA meetings.

GAM-ANON The toll-free helpline is 1-888-435-7166 (1-888-HELP1MN). www.gam-anon.org

Smart Recovery 440-951-5357 smartrecovery.org

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Take Our Quiz

How does your gambling compare with other Minnesotans?

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3 Questions

to ask if you think your gambling is starting to be a problem.

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Self-Exclusion Tools to Support Recovery

Sticking with your recovery program is tough—but transformative. When you’re tempted to gamble, these tools may help:

Online Gambling Exclusion

With more gambling moving online, MNAPG offers free one-year subscriptions to Gamban, a tool that blocks access to tens of thousands of gambling sites on up to 15 devices per household. To sign up, email sstucker@mnapg.org.

BetBlocker is another free app that restricts access to gambling sites, either entirely or during times when you feel vulnerable. Download at BetBlocker.

Financial Controls

TrueLink is a debit card that lets you—or a loved one—control how much money can be spent and where.

Casino and Card Room Self-Exclusion

Minnesota allows individuals to self-exclude from casinos and card rooms for six months, one year, three years or permanently by signing a voluntary agreement with each facility. During this time, you won’t receive promotions and may be charged with trespassing if you enter. Jackpots of $1,200+ will be forfeited.