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Problem gambling is a serious issue, affecting too many lives throughout Minnesota. When your behavior is out of control, it’s a frightening place to be. Like other addictions, it isolates you from others, yet problem gambling affects everyone. If you need help for yourself, or someone else, you’re not alone. Confidential help is available, right now.

This is a real and critical disorder. Tragically, it has the highest suicide rate of any addiction. Getting past a gambling problem requires professional support. The good news is that recovery treatment is free for those who qualify in Minnesota.

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We could all use a few encouraging words now and then. Sign up for free motivational text messages to remind you that you’re worth far more than your problems. After signing up, you’ll get a few simple questions to help determine the types of messages you’ll receive. One simple text is all it takes to get started!

To sign up for helpful reminders straight from your phone, text EncourageMeMN to 53342 for English, or text AnimameMN to53342 for Spanish.

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Stories of Hope

Real people, across varying ages, genders and ethnicities, share personal stories of finding their way out of problem gambling. Meet the individuals brave enough to speak up, seek help and enter a hope-filled recovery.

A recent study found

56,000

Minnesota adults struggle with problem gambling and

Minnesota adults struggle with problem gambling

and

162,000

more are at risk of addiction.

The Good News

Help is available, and recovery is possible

Find Help, Take The Next Step

If you are struggling with a gambling problem, remember that you’re not alone. Experienced professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you.

If someone you care about, such as a parent, partner, youth, friend or colleague, appears to be suffering from a gambling disorder, help is available.

Problem gambling affects a number of professions, and Minnesota is fortunate to have skilled professionals to assist with recovery in the areas of counseling, legal, healthcare, and financial.

Certain groups of people have an increased risk of developing a gambling problem such as specific cultural communities and those at the college/university setting.

Minnesota's Problem Gambling Resource