If you're seeking help with gambling in Kansas—whether for gambling addiction, financial issues, or seeking information about gambling laws and support services—here are some key resources available: --- ### **1. Kansas Problem Gambling Helpline** - **24/7 Confidential Support Line**: - Phone: **1-800-522-4700** - Website: [Kansas Problem Gambling Helpline](https://ksgamblinghelp.com/) - Offers free, confidential support, information, and referrals for gambling addiction and related issues. --- ### **2. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)** - KDADS manages the Problem Gambling and Addictions Program, which includes prevention, treatment, and educational resources. - Website: [KDADS Problem Gambling](https://www.kdads.ks.gov/) - Phone: **1-785-296-4986** --- ### **3. Gamblers Anonymous (GA)** - Peer-support group for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Meetings are available online and in-person across Kansas. - Website: [Gamblers Anonymous](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Meeting Finder**: Search for Kansas-based support groups. --- ### **4. SMART Recovery** - Offers self-help groups for addictive behaviors, including gambling addiction. - Website: [SMART Recovery](https://www.smartrecovery.org/) - Includes online meetings and local Kansas groups. --- ### **5. National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)** - Provides a wide range of resources, including a helpline, online chat, and text support for problem gambling. - Website: [NCPG](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - Text: **“GAMBLE” to 1-800-522-4700** --- ### **6. Counseling and Treatment Services** - **Certified Gambling Counselors in Kansas**: KDADS offers a list of licensed therapists specializing in gambling addiction treatment. - Contact KDADS or the helpline above for referrals. - **Compass Behavioral Health**: Offers addiction treatment services, including gambling addiction. - Website: [Compass Behavioral Health](https://www.compassbh.org/) - Phone: **1-620-276-7689** --- ### **7. Financial Counseling** - **Kansas Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)**: Provides assistance with financial issues related to gambling debt. - Website: [CCCS of Kansas](https://www.kscccs.org/) - Phone: **1-800-279-2227** --- ### **8. Legal and Advocacy Services** - If you face legal issues related to gambling, the **Kansas Legal Services (KLS)** can provide advice and representation. - Website: [Kansas Legal Services](https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/) - Phone: **1-800-723-6953** --- ### **9. Education and Awareness** - **Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling (KCPG)**: Provides resources for public awareness and educational initiatives. - Website: [KCPG](http://www.ksproblemgambling.org/) --- ### **10. Gambling Self-Exclusion Programs** - Kansas casinos offer voluntary self-exclusion programs for those who wish to restrict their access to gambling establishments. - Contact casinos directly or the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission: - Website: [Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission](https://www.krgc.ks.gov/) - Phone: **1-785-296-5800** --- ### **11. Support for Family Members** - **Gam-Anon**: A support group for family members of individuals with gambling addiction. - Website: [Gam-Anon](https://www.gam-anon.org/) --- ### **12. Youth Gambling Education** - Resources and prevention programs are available through KDADS and local organizations to address underage gambling risks. --- Would you like assistance in contacting any of these services or finding local meetings or counselors? Let me know how I can help!