Gambling Stories

In Their Own Words – Diane’s Story

The story of Diane, the wife of someone with a gambling problem, illustrated the struggle of a concerned other and how the couple survived a gambling addiction. READ MORE

Oct 17, 2022

In Their Own Words – Melanie’s Story

Melanie returned to GA after losing her job, experiencing depressions and attending treatment for her gambling. She learned that she can find hope and meaning from the most unlikely of sources and lives a gambling-free life today. READ MORE

Aug 10, 2022

In Their Own Words – Megan’s Story

Megan, who had the same gambling problem as her grandmother, is well on the road to a recovery that grows sweeter by the day. READ MORE

May 25, 2022

In Their Own Words – Willie’s Story

The seeds of hope for Willie’s recovery began when his priest made a suggestion at confession. READ MORE

Feb 23, 2022

In Their Own Words Jean’s Story

Jean overcame great struggles from her gambling addiction and in her early recovery. She persevered, this is her story. READ MORE

Nov 24, 2021

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Gambling addiction recovery podcasts

The Broke Girl Society

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

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

Voices…the Podcast

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

After Gambling

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

Legal Talk Network

Jeff Wasserman, a former attorney and compulsive gambler shares his story. LISTEN

All Bets are Off

The All Bets Are Off podcast was established in April 2020 as a gambling addiction recovery podcast. LISTEN

The Problem Gambling Podcast

A podcast exploring issues surrounding problem gambling and gambling related harm. 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

Blue Earth

Christian Family Solutions
(507) 779-7861
dstaples@wlcfs.org
christianfamilysolutions.org
44 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Carver County

Resilience Counseling
(612) 750-3376
dahnertmary@icloud.com
resiliencecounseling.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

M Health Fairview Compulsive Gambling Program
Amy Dady
612-273-4429
Fax 612-313-8826
Amy.Dady@Fairview.org
2960 Winnetka Ave N. Suite 102, Crystal, MN 55427
fairview.org/overarching-care/behavioral-health-services/compulsive-gambling-program

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

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