How to Get Help
There are four state-funded treatment centers – two in southern Nevada and two in northern Nevada – that provide professional counseling to those who struggle with gambling. Assistance is also available to family members or others to help them cope with the gambling behavior of a loved one. Telehealth care via confidential phone or video calls is also available. State-funded treatment centers can be found on the Project Worth website.
The counseling and treatment provided by the state-funded centers has proven effective for those in treatment. A 2021 study conducted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute found that nearly 94% of people felt they were better able to control their lives after just 30 days of treatment.
The Project Worth website offers visitors a free, confidential quiz to help assess risk for problem gambling issues. It also connects people to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, a local resource that provides people with information about gambling disorders; the National Council on Problem Gambling’s online chat service and 24-hour call or text helpline; and to Nevada 2-1-1, a site committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.
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