Per the National Council on Problem Gambling, the state of Missouri is home to more than 103,000 people suffering from problem gambling. Furthermore, 77% of state residents gamble at least once a year, with about the same percentage saying a gambling addiction is similar to a substance abuse addiction. Only 43% say gambling addiction treatment services are available in the state. We want to change that for the better.
Gambling isn’t just an issue in The Show-Me State. It’s an issue nationwide. Nine out of ten Americans have gambled at least once, and 6 out of 10 Americans gamble at least once a year. Around 6% of us report having gambling issues, and around 1% of us report a severe gambling addiction. One percent of the American population is over 3.3 million people. Fortunately, there’s help available to you, at no cost. Let us help you stop problem gambling today.
Gambling Addiction Hotline
This free and anonymous helpline is available 24/7 for anyone in the US to call and receive guidance and resources on problem gambling. Call 844-779-2637 to be connected with a specialist, or click here to visit the hotline’s website which offers more information and multiple external links. The hotline provides support for all forms of addiction and/or crisis. Call today.
DMH Helpline
The state’s Department of Mental Health offers a free and confidential gambling helpline available 24/7 to all residents. Call 888-238-7633 to be connected with a specialist who will offer support, resources, and referrals if needed. Click here to visit the gambling-specific Missouri DMH webpage.
NCPG Hotline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has existed to help problem gamblers for fifty years now. It offers a 24/7 helpline for anyone suffering from gambling addiction. Call or text 1-800-522-4700 to reach a specialist, or click here to visit the website which offers a chat feature.
