3/3/2026
Welcome back to our partner spotlight series, which highlights some of the fantastic organisations we work with to help our users better understand the support available.
Our partners are recognized leaders in advancing responsible gambling practices through education, awareness, and access to support resources.
Organization Name
Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling
What do you do?
LACG is a non-profit organization providing education, prevention and treatment services for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
At LACG, we are neither for nor against gambling — we believe in informed decision-making and ensuring individuals have the tools and help they need, especially those facing challenges with problem gambling.
Our Director of Helpline Services, Gregory Below, and 988 Project & Helpline Manager, Roszereo Seamster (not pictured) celebrated 988 Day with the community.
Where are these services available?
Our services are provided across the state of Louisiana, including residential and outpatient facilities and regional counseling services.
Helpline services are delivered statewide in Louisiana and also support multiple other US states, territories, and national helplines.
What services are available?
- 24/7 helpline support for problem gambling and emotional crisis
- Residential treatment for gambling addiction (CORE)
- Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs
- Suicide prevention and emotional crisis support, including 988 crisis line response
- Counselling from certified gambling counselors and licensed clinicians
- Education, prevention, and community outreach programs
- Treatment referral programs through judicial and state partnerships
- Support for substance use and behavioral/emotional crises
Our 988 Helpline Director, Heather Kleckinger, joined the Northwest Louisiana Out of Darkness Walk & Community Event at Betty Virginia Park. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Louisiana Chapter, this event embodies the mission of saving lives and offering hope to those affected by suicide.
How can people access these services?
- By calling or contacting the 24/7 helpline (calls, texts and chats answered live)
- Through referral programs, including court and state partnerships
- By enrolling in residential or outpatient treatment programs
- Through community outreach and education initiatives
Are these services free?
Yes. For adults in Louisiana seeking help for problem gambling, services are free and prepaid through state funding.
How have we made a difference?
We are proud to have answered 2.5 million calls, texts, and chats across helplines, typically within one minute. Our empathetic and highly trained team uses evidence-based crisis intervention models to support our clients.
