Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline - Minnesota Department of Human Services

540 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

24 hours/7 days a week

(800)437-3641

Voice

61222

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Intake Text HOPE for a treatment provider

(651)431-2460

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Intake DHS Behavioral Health Administration

(800)333-4673

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800-333-HOPE Minnesota's Problem Gambling Helpline

53342

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Intake Text HOPE to talk with a live counselor

Website

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/gambling-problems/

Email

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; text

Service area

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Provides information, resources, and a 24-hour helpline about problem gambling. The Department of Human Services created the website and helpline, https://getgamblinghelp.com/, to address and offer aid to those struggling with compulsive gambling. Information for gambling and treatment is available, free of charge, for qualifying individuals throughout Minnesota.To participate in a motivational text messaging program, text HOPE, a text program offering the option to talk with a live counselor, information about problem gambling, encouragement to change, tips, and suggestions on how to make the changes.

Last Assured

07/22/2025

What's Here

Gambling Disorder Support Groups Families/Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Disorder Support Groups Gambling Disorder Prevention Programs Gambling Disorder Helplines

Providing organization

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Provides or administers a variety of services to help people meet their basic needs and live as independently as possible. The state department of human services offers programs for food and nutrition, housing, income support, health care, child care assistance, and mental health.