# Gambling Help Resources - Minnesota ## National Resources - **National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Text:** Send "HELP" to 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential support, information, and referrals for individuals affected by problem gambling. - **Gamblers Anonymous (GA):** - **Phone:** 1-626-960-3500 - **Website:** [https://www.gamblersanonymous.org](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer support meetings, self-help tools, and resources for problem gamblers. - **Gam-Anon (for Families):** - **Phone:** 1-718-352-1671 - **Website:** [https://www.gam-anon.org](https://www.gam-anon.org/) - **Description:** Support and resources for family members and loved ones of problem gamblers. ## Statewide Gambling Help Services - **Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline (Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling):** - **Phone:** 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://mnapg.org/](https://mnapg.org/) - **Services Provided:** Confidential support, treatment referrals, educational materials, and financial planning resources. - **Project Turnabout – Vanguard Center for Gambling Recovery:** - **Phone:** 1-800-862-1453 - **Website:** [https://projectturnabout.org](https://projectturnabout.org/) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive treatment programs, including inpatient care, for individuals dealing with gambling addiction. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### Minneapolis-St. Paul - **NorthStar Problem Gambling Alliance (Minnesota Affiliate of NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-333-4673 - **Website:** [https://www.northstarpg.org](https://www.northstarpg.org/) - **Office Location:** Not specified - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, training, and public awareness programs related to gambling addiction. ### Greater Minnesota - **Center for Addiction Recovery (St. Cloud State University):** - **Phone:** 1-320-308-6110 - **Website:** [https://www.stcloudstate.edu/recovery](https://www.stcloudstate.edu/recovery) - **Office Location:** 720 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling services, educational workshops, and peer support programs for addiction recovery. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate support and guidance related to gambling problems. ## Online Resources - **GamTalk:** - **Website:** [https://www.gamtalk.org](https://www.gamtalk.org/) - **Features:** Online support community for individuals affected by problem gambling. ## Educational Resources - **Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling – Resources Page:** - **Website:** [https://mnapg.org/resources](https://mnapg.org/resources) - **Description:** Resources for understanding gambling addiction, treatment options, and financial recovery strategies. ## Additional Support - **Compulsive Gambling Hotline – State of Minnesota:** - **Phone:** 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://mnapg.org/](https://mnapg.org/) - **Services Provided:** Helpline support, referral to treatment services, and educational resources. --- _Updated as of December 13, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations through their provided contact details._