Gambling help · MT
Gambling Help and Treatment Resources in Montana
An adult in Montana can start by calling or texting 1-800-MY-RESET, joining a free online GA meeting today, and contacting Montana Council - Treatment Providers to ask about local, publicly funded care.
Last verified September 2026. Sources are linked in each section.
How to get help in Montana
- 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 Montana
State resource: Montana Council - Treatment Providers
Additional Montana contact: 1-888-900-9979
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 Montana
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 Montana.
- Peer support: GA, Gam-Anon, sponsors. Free.
- Coaching: help with goals and accountability. Not a replacement for clinical care.
Is treatment free in Montana?
Some states support free or subsidized gambling services. Eligibility and availability vary. A free helpline does not mean all referred treatment is free.
Historical figure: in 2023, state agencies in Montana were allocated about $0 million for problem gambling services (budget authority, not actual spending or 2026 funding; NAADGS report). A 2023 zero does not mean help is unavailable today.
Gambling programs we have listed in Montana
Lynn Oldenburg
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
1629 Ave D, Bldg B, Ste 2406-245-4446
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Lisa Hjelmstad / Wellness Possibilities
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
1629 Ave D, Bldg A #1406-672-2693
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Paula Mills
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
716 S 20th, Ste 201406-522-0511
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Chip Kern
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
716 S 20th, Ste 201406-585-7300
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Leland 'Doc' Crawford
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
138 E Boundary St406-338-5558
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Vincent Matule
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
100 E Broadway406-782-5233
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Hillary Maxwell
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
454 Square Butte Lane406-390-1085
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Bonnie Huestis
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
5200 9th Ave South406-452-5320
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Greg Tilton
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
Great Falls406-453-4356
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Ellen Savage
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
220 3rd Ave, Lower Level406-262-4242
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Quinton Hehn / Headwaters Counseling
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
725 W Central, Ste 209406-542-0900
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Laura Thomas
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
1119 W Kent406-728-5224
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Diane McLaverty
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
1119 W Kent406-728-5224
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. Listing checked September 2026.
Nancy Smith
Specialized clinician · Outpatient counseling
304 Fourth Ave E406-822-5422
Adults 18+. Payment: confirm with the provider. 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 Montana
Our meeting finder lists 13 GA and family meetings tied to Montana. 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 Montana
Self-exclusion lets you ask to be banned from gambling venues or sites for a set time.
Official rules, coverage and length in Montana: Not available from a verified source yet. Ask Montana Council - Treatment Providers or the state gaming regulator for 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 Montana: what we know
Full legal gambling picture in Montana (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.
- 4 weeks (estimate)
- $0
- 13 weeks (estimate)
- $0
- 26 weeks (estimate)
- $0
- 52 weeks (estimate)
- $0
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.
Call or text us any time, day or night.
A real person who's been there will pick up.
Common questions
Where can I ask about publicly funded gambling treatment in Montana?
Start with Montana Council - Treatment Providers (https://www.mtproblemgambling.org/treatment-providers). They can tell you what is funded in Montana right now. You can also call 1-800-MY-RESET.
How does self-exclusion work in Montana?
Self-exclusion rules are set by each state and sometimes by each operator. Ask Montana Council - Treatment Providers or your state gaming regulator for the official program, what it covers, and how long it lasts.
Are there GA meetings in Montana?
Our finder lists 13 meetings tied to Montana, plus 104 U.S. online meetings anyone can join.
Can I use online therapy while living in Montana?
Often, yes, but confirm the provider and clinician can serve someone physically located in Montana before you start.
Last reviewed September 2026.
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