For more than a dozen years, Maine has offered no-cost counseling for problem gambling through Maine’s Gambling Addiction Treatment Network. This funding is available to cover the cost of counseling for anyone who can’t afford to pay. Though utilization of the network has increased drastically in the past few years, we wanted to remove barriers that might make someone avoid calling for help. One of those barriers is anxiety created by wondering if they qualify for the “can’t afford to pay” criteria.
New for 2025:
Any person in Maine concerned with problem gambling is eligible for four (4) no-cost counseling sessions for the purpose of screening, discussing options, and planning next steps. This no-cost service is available for the person who is gambling and for individuals concerned about the gambling of a loved one. If after four sessions it is determined that the individual would benefit from ongoing counseling and can’t afford to pay, their treatment will continue to be covered at no cost under Maine’s Gambling Addiction Treatment Network.
This counseling is provided by Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors who receive additional training on gambling problems and sign an agreement to receive referrals for individuals seeking problem gambling treatment.
Looking for counseling?
Call 211 Maine or contact us for the list of approved counselors.
Are you a counselor who may be interested in joining Maine’s Gambling Addiction Treatment Network?
Find out more at https://adcareme.org/gambling-addiction-treatment-reimbursement-network/
Questions?
Contact Lori Manson, Problem Gambling Services Coordinator at lmanson@adcareme.org.