Free Problem Gambling Recovery App Now Available in NM

Jul 9, 2026 | Problem Gambling, RGANM In The News, Webinars

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM) is proud to announce that RecoverMe, an evidence-based digital recovery app for problem gambling, is now available free of charge to all New Mexico residents.

A July 27, 2026 webinar is available for treatment providers. See registration information below. Those interested in using the app can download it now.

By using the exclusive access code NM100, New Mexicans can unlock full premium access to RecoverMe’s recovery tools and begin their journey toward healthier gambling behaviors and long-term recovery. The app combines evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, self-guided recovery sessions, and real-time support designed specifically for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

A New Resource for Problem Gambling Recovery

Problem gambling affects thousands of individuals and families across New Mexico. Recovery often requires ongoing support, especially during the time between counseling appointments or outside normal clinic hours. RecoverMe was developed to provide that support whenever it is needed.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, RecoverMe allows users to work through guided recovery exercises at their own pace in a private, confidential environment. Features include:

Daily recovery check-ins
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules
Mindfulness and stress-management exercises
SOS tools for managing gambling urges and cravings
Progress tracking and accountability tools
Moderated peer support features

These evidence-based tools are designed to complement professional treatment while also serving as an accessible resource for individuals seeking additional support on their own.

Supporting Responsible Gaming Across New Mexico

RGANM President Shannon Dictson says RecoverMe expands the organization’s long-standing commitment to responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention.

“The RecoverMe app adds another tool to the suite of responsible gaming services provided by the Association, including educational materials, free treatment and counseling services, as well as continuing education on problem gambling treatment for therapists. In addition, every employee at every tribal member casino is required to take an annual class in recognizing problem gambling behaviors so that patrons can receive information and assistance.”

RecoverMe joins RGANM’s existing resources that help connect New Mexicans with education, prevention programs, treatment referrals, and recovery support throughout the state.

Developed by Clinical Experts

RecoverMe was created by clinicians with extensive experience treating gambling disorder and designed alongside individuals with lived experience in recovery.

Dr. Tejus Patel, co-founder of RecoverMe, explains the goal behind the platform: “As a doctor I know that each patient deserves the best care but has a different set of needs, so we built this app to provide problem gamblers with numerous sessions and tools that allow them to work at their own pace in the privacy of their own home. What that looks like is support that is available 24 hours a day, not just during a clinic’s business hours. Discreet and private therapy, fitting into real lives without stigma. Grounded in research, built with clinical expertise and lived experience.”

Co-founder Dr. Adil Nayeem added: “One stat we are especially proud of, when surveyed, 92% of RecoverMe users said they would recommend the app to a friend, family member, or loved one. That level of trust is not something we take lightly.”

Digital recovery tools like RecoverMe help lower barriers to care, extend access to evidence-based treatment, and provide support during the moments people need it most.

Free CEU Webinar for Treatment Providers

RGANM is also inviting behavioral health professionals, gambling treatment providers, counselors, social workers, peer support specialists, and other clinicians to attend a free one-hour Continuing Education (CEU) webinar introducing RecoverMe and its role in gambling disorder treatment.

The webinar will explore how digital recovery tools can extend therapeutic support beyond scheduled counseling sessions while improving client engagement between appointments.

Attend our Launch Webinar

Date: July 27, 2026

Cost: Free

Continuing Education Credit: 1 CEU

During the webinar, participants will learn:

The evidence supporting RecoverMe’s clinical approach
How digital therapeutics can complement traditional gambling treatment
Best practices for integrating the app into existing treatment plans
Strategies for increasing client engagement between counseling sessions
How New Mexico clients can receive complimentary premium access through RGANM

Register for the Free CEU Webinar:

Free Access for All New Mexicans

As part of this initiative, RGANM is providing free premium access to RecoverMe for all New Mexico residents.

Simply download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and enter the exclusive access code:

NM100

RecoverMe offers confidential, evidence-based support for anyone looking to reduce or overcome gambling-related harm. Whether someone is just beginning their recovery journey or receiving professional treatment, the app provides tools that encourage healthy habits, build resilience, and support long-term recovery.

About the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM) is a collaboration of many of New Mexico’s Native American-owned casinos that work together to promote responsible gaming and increase awareness of problem gambling resources available throughout the state. Founded in 1996, RGANM is celebrating 30 years of service, providing education, prevention, treatment resources, and recovery support to New Mexicans affected by problem gambling.

About RecoverMe

Founded in 2018, RecoverMe is a digital health platform with a mission to make evidence-based support for people experiencing gambling-related harm as accessible as possible. Through guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness exercises, daily recovery tracking, and crisis intervention tools, RecoverMe empowers individuals to build healthier habits and achieve lasting recovery—anytime, anywhere.

2026 Problem Gambling Conference

Apr 2, 2026 | Problem Gambling Conference

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico’s annual conference for 2026 on Problem Gambling brings together a diverse array of researchers and industry treatment professionals from all across North America to discuss wide-ranging topics in support of healing from problem gambling. Launched in 1998 by the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico, the two-day conference stands as the first and largest conference on problem gambling in New Mexico.

The 2026 event will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 13-14 at Isleta Resort and Casino. The theme is “We Are All In This Together”. Click for registration.

The conference will deliver research-driven insights and actionable strategies for professionals addressing gambling-related challenges. Treatment providers who attend the two-day event can receive 12 CEUs, including 3 ethics credits and 3 cultural credits. Download the conference agenda here.

Speakers and Topics scheduled for the 2026 Conference include:

Andrew Ecker – Evidence-Informed Group Drumming and Sound-Medicine Intervention
Cara Macksoud – Money Habitudes: Working with the Gambling Client’s Finances
Debra Kaplan – Beyond Gambling: Addressing the Emotional Drivers of Financial and Relational Recovery
Panel Session led by Keith Whyte and Dan Trolero – Using Apps in Recovery Work
Dr. Ruby Gibson – Introduction to the Art of Somatic Archeology
Joshua Germain – Digital Chains: Breaking Free from Internet and Technology Addiction
Jessica Limbrick PhD – How Financial Counseling is Critical to Overall Recovery from Problem Gambling
Ryan Dimeglio PhD – Screening and Assessing for Lethality Among Individuals with Gambling Problems

Attendees who are preregistered can do early check-in on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 5-7pm at Isleta Resort and Casino’s conference area. For those early bird check-ins, 100 copies of “My Body, My Earth” by our presenter, Dr. Ruby Gibson, will be available.

Discounted hotel rooms at Isleta Resort and Casino may be reserved for the 2026 RGANM Conference directly with the Isleta Resort & Casino Hotel reservations desk at (505) 724-3800, or using this link. Use Group Name/Group Code RES0826 for the discounted room rate of $144 per night plus tax. Treatment providers can learn more about problem gambling and also access more information and screening tools on our site.

2025 Problem Gambling Conference

Apr 15, 2025 | Problem Gambling Conference

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico’s annual conference on Problem Gambling brings together a diverse array of researchers and industry treatment professionals from all across North America to discuss wide-ranging topics in support of healing from problem gambling. Launched in 1998 by the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico, the conference is the first and largest conference on problem gambling in New Mexico.

The 2025 event will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 31 to August 1 at Isleta Resort and Casino. The theme is “The Intersection Between Effective Treatment and Therapist Well-Being”. Click for registration.

The conference, in the pursuit of wellness from problem gambling, covers important topics such as promising and evidence-based treatments from east to west, indigenous, and other cultural points of view, the impact of technology, brain chemistry, trauma, co-contributing mental health issues, and the role of culture in healing. Click here for the agenda for more information. Treatment providers who attend the two-day event can receive 12 CEUs.

Join us for an engaging, two-day conference designed to tackle one of today’s most pressing issues– problem gambling. This event delivers research-driven insights and actionable strategies for professionals addressing gambling-related challenges.

Speakers and Topics scheduled for July 31-August 1 include:

Small Panel Presentation and Discussion: Sarah Nelson PhD, Harvard University and a Treatment Provider from the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations – Building Cultures of Recovery in Tribal Communities

Heather Gray PhD, Harvard University – Gambling and Self-Harm

Noëlla Piquette, PhD, University of Lethbridge – Investigations Related to the Differences between Males and Females with Problem Gambling

Jon Grant PhD – University of Chicago – Improving Access to Care and Treatment Outcomes

Chris Willard, Harvard Medical School – The Neuroscience of Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology: Working with the Contagion of Emotional Regulation

Debra Kaplan, MA, MBA – The Power of Maladaptive Daydreaming: Treating Fantasy in Gambling Disorder, Love and Porn Addiction

Joshua Grubbs PhD, Saul Malek, Alexander Connoly– Sports Betting Panel – Three lenses: Research and Trends, Recovering Sports Gambler, and a Sports Bettor who Embraces Harm Reduction

On July 30th, early check-in for those pre-registered will be available from 5pm to 7pm in the convention center. The first 100 people to check in will receive a free book titled “The Red Road to Wellbriety”.

For discounted hotel rooms at $144 per night (plus tax), call 877-475-3827 and use code RGA0725 or book online. Treatment providers can learn more about problem gambling and also access more information and screening tools on our site.

Regional Problem Gambling Conferences in 2025

Feb 27, 2025 | Problem Gambling Conference, RGANM In The News

In an effort to provide continuing education to treatment providers across our large state, the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico holds occasional workshops and symposiums on problem gambling in locations across New Mexico. Information about our annual conference is found here. Here are the more intimate, regional sessions that are scheduled for 2025:

September 25-26, 2025 at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM. This will be a two-day session. Our topic is “Two Roads Meet: Problem Gambling Treatment and Therapist Well-Being”. Presenters will include Daniel Blackwood, David Lente, and Ilse Burton. Register for the session or download the agenda to learn more.
October 23-25, 2025 at the Buffalo Thunder Hotel Conference Center. This three-day session on Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories ProtocolTM will focus on problem gambling and trauma treatment. This conference is at capacity. If you’d like to know about other sessions, please email [email protected].

2020 Webinars for New Mexico Treatment Providers

Oct 28, 2020 | Problem Gambling Conference, RGANM In The News

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is pleased to offer two sessions in our webinar training for treatment providers. These sessions will focus on “The Key to Working with Gambling Problems: A Model of Supervision with Case Examples”.

Each session will provide 1.5 Supervision CEUs. The first webinar will be held on November 13, 2020 from 11am-12:30pm MST and will focus on the MONEY portion of gambling problems.
REGISTER HERE.

The second event, December 11, 2020 from 11am-12:30pm MST, will cover the LIES related to gambling problems.
REGISTER HERE.

Attendees will earn 1.5 Supervision CEUs for each event. Attendance is free but registration is required.

Speakers will be Chris Anderson, LMFT, ICGC-II-BACC; Chris Goodrich, PhD, LPCC, ICGC-II; and Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGC-II-BACC.

We hope to resume our in-person annual conference in August 2021, but until then, we will offer an excellent lineup of speakers in online webinars.