Gambling help · AZ
Gambling Help and Treatment Resources in Arizona
An adult in Arizona can start by calling or texting 1-800-MY-RESET, joining a free online GA meeting today, and contacting Arizona Division of Problem Gambling - Treatment Providers to ask about local, publicly funded care.
Last verified September 2026. Sources are linked in each section.
How to get help in Arizona
- If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 1-800-MY-RESET.
- Go to a meeting. Many are online and free. Open the meeting finder.
- Ask about funded treatment through your state resource below.
- Talk to us. Call or text 844-494-9435 or 646-721-2056.
State and national gambling support contacts for Arizona
State resource: Arizona Division of Problem Gambling - Treatment Providers
Additional Arizona contact: 1-800-NEXT-STEP; text NEXTSTEP to 53342
Need help with gambling? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) or visit the National Problem Gambling Helpline. This independent service, run by the National Council on Problem Gambling, connects people affected by gambling, including loved ones, with support and local resources. Free, confidential online chat is also available around the clock in all 50 states. Message and data rates can apply to texting.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988.
Source: NCPG help by state, checked September 2026. Sources checked September 28, 2026. Phone lines were checked online, not test-called.
Treatment and counseling options in Arizona
Care comes in different levels. Not every level is available in every area.
- Outpatient counseling: regular sessions with a licensed therapist while you live at home.
- Intensive outpatient (IOP): several sessions a week, often in the evening.
- Residential: you stay at the program for a period of time.
- Telehealth: online sessions. Confirm the provider can serve someone located in Arizona.
- Peer support: GA, Gam-Anon, sponsors. Free.
- Coaching: help with goals and accountability. Not a replacement for clinical care.
Is treatment free in Arizona?
Some states support free or subsidized gambling services. Eligibility and availability vary. A free helpline does not mean all referred treatment is free.
State funding and access: The Treatment Assistance Program subsidizes gambling counseling for individuals and people affected by someone else's gambling. State treatment page. (Sources checked September 28, 2026.)
Historical figure: in 2023, state agencies in Arizona were allocated about $3.3 million for problem gambling services (budget authority, not actual spending or 2026 funding; NAADGS report).
Gambling programs we have listed in Arizona
Lilac Grove Featured partner
Integrated Psychiatry & Gambling Addiction · Coaching / Retreat style, 12-day intensive
Peoria, AZ 85382(844) 494-9435Website
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Algamus Recovery Services
Treatment facility · Residential; IOP; Outpatient
1616 N. Litchfield Road1-866-GAMBLERWebsite
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Prescott House
Treatment facility · Residential; PHP; IOP
214 N Arizona Ave866-425-2470Website
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Bobbe McGinley / ACT-Counseling & Education
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3420 E Shea Blvd, Suite 200480-930-1172Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Sue Figueroa / A Path to Healing
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
2324 E Indian School Rd602-349-0372Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Birches Health - Arizona TAP
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
Two N Central Ave, Suite 1800833-483-3838Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Sage Counseling - Phoenix
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3336 N 32nd St, Suite 120480-649-3352Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Mike Raimondi / Inspire Counseling - Phoenix
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
2432 W Peoria Ave, Suite 1192602-737-9111
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Carol Farmer / Empowerment Through Hope - Scottsdale
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
5010 E Shea Blvd, Suite D-202602-684-9151
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Robert Daughenbaugh / Embrace The Change
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3420 E Shea Blvd, Suite 200602-730-5206
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Andrew da Rosa / AdR Counseling
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3200 N Dobson Rd, Bldg C480-809-5414
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Heidi Clapham / Creating Change Counseling
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
2131 E Broadway Rd, Suite 31480-491-4444
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Michael Collins - Phoenix
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
4425 E Agave Rd, Bldg 2 Suite 106480-345-8600
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Carol Farmer / Empowerment Through Hope - Tempe
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
1250 E Baseline Rd, Suite 103602-684-9151
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Sage Counseling - Tempe
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
4435 S Rural Rd, Suite 5480-649-3352Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Jeff Schwartz / Addiction Recovery Evolution
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3100 W Ray Rd, Suite 201480-418-1696
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Mike Raimondi / Inspire Counseling - Mesa
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3707 E Southern Ave, Suite 1027602-737-9111
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Christopher Jackson
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
12301 W Bell Rd, Suite A-102602-614-5926
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Sage Counseling - Prescott Valley
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
3001 Main St, Suite 1A480-649-3352Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Michael Collins - Prescott
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
141 S McCormick St, Suite 206928-777-0386
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Compass Recovery Center
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
711 S Granite St800-216-1840Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Sage Counseling - Yuma
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
791 S 4th Ave, Suite F480-649-3352Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Kindbridge - Arizona TAP
State-funded treatment provider · Outpatient counseling
Statewide877-426-4258Website
Adults 18+. Payment: Arizona TAP subsidized treatment. Listing checked September 2026.
Programs that serve people in any state
- Birches Health · Individual therapy; Group counseling; Peer support; Financial wellness coaching; Ongoing support · 833-483-3838
- Kindbridge Behavioral Health · Therapy; Group therapy; Peer support groups; Recovery coaching · 877-426-4258
Peer support and recovery meetings in Arizona
Our meeting finder lists 68 GA and family meetings tied to Arizona. Anyone can also join 104 U.S. online meetings.
Join a meeting nowResources for families and loved ones
Gambling affects the whole family. Gam-Anon meetings are for spouses, parents and friends. You can get support for yourself even if the person gambling isn't ready.
Find family groupsSelf-exclusion in Arizona
Self-exclusion lets you ask to be banned from gambling venues or sites for a set time.
Arizona offers separate exclusions for tribal casinos and event wagering/fantasy sports, with an option to select both. Terms are 1, 5, or 10 years and cannot be rescinded during the selected period.
Enrollment starting point: Arizona program. Sources checked September 28, 2026. This is a short summary, not the full enrollment terms. Enroll only through the official program.
Coverage depends on the program. A state list may cover only certain venues, activities, or licensed operators. Tribal, out-of-state, and unlicensed platforms may fall outside that coverage.
One enrollment may not block every site. Bank gambling blocks and blocking apps can help fill gaps.
Gambling in Arizona: what we know
Selected gambling information: The state gambling division identifies tribal casinos, event wagering, racing/pari-mutuel wagering, and the state lottery as parts of Arizona's legal gaming industry. (Source: Division reports overview. Sources checked September 28, 2026.)
Full legal gambling picture in Arizona (sports betting, casinos, tribal gaming, lottery, online casino and more): verification needed. Laws change often, and we won't give a simple yes or no without a verified source.
State figures (wagering handle, operator revenue, tax revenue, and treatment funding are different measures): Not available from a verified source yet.
Costs, insurance and public funding: coverage depends on your plan and the provider. Ask your insurer and your state resource directly.
"Recovery can start before rock bottom."
I keep trying to win it back.
Chasing losses is one of the most common patterns in gambling problems. The next bet feels like the way out, and it usually digs the hole deeper. That pull is not a character flaw.
Next step: Pause access today: delete the apps, ask someone to hold your cards, and tell one person what's going on.
Find a meeting tonightI have not hit rock bottom.
You don't need a disaster to ask questions. If gambling is starting to cause worry, that is enough reason to talk to someone.
Next step: Try one meeting as a listener. You don't have to say anything.
See meetingsI am worried about someone I love.
Families feel this too. You can get support for yourself even if the person gambling isn't ready. Protecting your own money and setting clear boundaries is not betrayal.
Next step: Look for a Gam-Anon or family group, and separate shared accounts if needed.
Find family groupsI need help, but I still have to work.
Care comes in different intensities. Some programs are evenings, outpatient, or online. Availability depends on the provider and your location.
Next step: Ask providers directly about evening or virtual hours before you commit.
Explore treatmentI stopped gambling, but I am still overwhelmed.
Stopping is a big step, and the money, relationships and feelings don't fix themselves overnight. Practical help with debt and routines matters too.
Next step: Make a simple list of debts and bills, then take it to a nonprofit credit counselor.
Debt helpI returned to gambling after stopping.
Going back happens to many people. It doesn't erase the time you had. What matters is reconnecting with support and looking honestly at what led you there.
Next step: Call someone from your phone list or go to a meeting today.
Talk to usWhat could I protect by not gambling?
Use money that leaves your pocket, not the same dollars re-bet over and over.
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This estimates money you could redirect if you avoid this level of gambling spending. It does not calculate existing debt, interest, bills, or future financial outcomes.
What could I do with the time?
0 hours a year
That's about 0 full days you could give back to sleep, family, work, or a meeting.
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Stopping gambling prevents additional gambling losses. Existing debts, interest, fees, and living expenses still need a plan.
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Common questions
Where can I ask about publicly funded gambling treatment in Arizona?
Start with Arizona Division of Problem Gambling - Treatment Providers (https://problemgambling.az.gov/treatment-counseling/treatment-providers). They can tell you what is funded in Arizona right now. You can also call 1-800-MY-RESET.
How does self-exclusion work in Arizona?
Self-exclusion rules are set by each state and sometimes by each operator. Ask Arizona Division of Problem Gambling - Treatment Providers or your state gaming regulator for the official program, what it covers, and how long it lasts.
Are there GA meetings in Arizona?
Our finder lists 68 meetings tied to Arizona, plus 104 U.S. online meetings anyone can join.
Can I use online therapy while living in Arizona?
Often, yes, but confirm the provider and clinician can serve someone physically located in Arizona before you start.
Last reviewed September 2026.
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