Problem Gambling Programs
Take Control of Your Gambling Today
Do you live in Tennessee and experience harm from gambling such as traditional casino games (in-person or online), sports wagering, Lottery games, fantasy sports, or online gaming-related gambling?
There is help available for all ages, and it is free.
Through a grant contract with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, The Gambling Clinic offers a telehealth option as well as in-person clinics in Memphis, Nashville and Johnson City for those seeking help from gambling. Services are free through either option.
More than 4 out of 5 people who complete treatment with The Gambling Clinic see improvement.
An estimated 250,000 Tennesseans will experience harm from gambling in their lifetime, and on average each person with a gambling problem negatively impacts 6 other people.
Take control of your gambling today.
For additional information, visit The Gambling Clinic at its website https://thegamblingclinic.com.
Or contact:
The Gambling Clinic
833-842-8600
TGC@memphis.edu
Want to opt out of ALL online sports wagering with ALL licensed operators in Tennessee? Go here: Tennessee Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion Application.
You can also call or text the TN REDLINE (800-889-9789), a 24/7 hotline supported through TDMHSAS funding that connects residents with addiction treatment and recovery services, including free or state-funded options.
Five percent of the privilege tax collected from online sportsbooks licensed to do business in Tennessee is allocated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to support prevention, awareness and treatment of problem gambling as well as juvenile addiction and mental health disorders.
The Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services Program provides an evidence-informed system of care to reduce the harm that might be caused by gambling. These efforts include awareness of problem and disordered gambling among at-risk individuals, their families, and the broader community in Tennessee.
The program identifies and assesses Tennesseans experiencing gambling-related issues, provides outpatient treatment when needed, and continually evaluates regional needs to guide outreach efforts.
These brief documents introduce the therapy behind The Gambling Clinic's treatment methods and how they apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to gambling addictions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Gambling Addictions
How can doctors and other healthcare providers connect their patients with specific help for gambling harm? This guide lays it all out.
What's the risk in youth gambling? This introductory guide is a great place to start for parents and other adults.
Parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults are often the first to notice changes in behavior or mood which can be signs of an issue. This guide helps adults know what to look for.
What is self-exclusion and how can it people avoid major losses due to problem gambling or gambling addiction? This onepager explains the process and how it works.
Ready to set up a self-exclusion? This step-by-step guide can help.
For More Information
If you need a free and confidential referral to treatment services for yourself or someone you know, call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789.
If you have concerns about accessing services for yourself, a child, or family member, contact our Helpline:
Phone: 800-560-5767
Email: OCA.TDMHSAS@tn.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except for state holidays)
For more information about TDMHSAS Problem Gambling Programs:
David Smith
Program Manager
615-924-0860
David.A.Smith2@tn.gov