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
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
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
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
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
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
Cass
Soul Solutions
(701) 356-7772
info@soulsolutions.org
soulsolutions.org
1801 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
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SELF-HELP PUBLICATIONS
View, download or order a hard copy below (These are meant to be supplemental guides, not a replacement for therapy)
- Your First Step to Change, 2nd Edition. A self-help toolkit of resources to help start the journey toward recovery from problem gambling behavior.
- Personal Financial Strategies for the Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers
BROCHURES
- Warning Signs of Problem Gambling (English, Spanish, Chinese, Hmong and Vietnamese)
- What Families Can Do When a Loved One has a Gambling Problem (English and Spanish)
- What is Problem Gambling? (English and Spanish)
- Gambling When in Recovery (English and Spanish)
- Gaming Disorder (English and Spanish)
- Gamban—Block Access to Your Devices (English and Spanish)
- Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines
BROCHURES for professionals
- Be Part of the Solution (English and Spanish)
- Why Screen for Gambling Disorder? (English and Spanish)
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