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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.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is pleased to offer the sixth webinar in our series on problem gambling. The March 19, 2021 session will focus on Beyond the Loot: The Bigger Story of Gaming and Gambling, Trauma, and the Pandemic. This interactive webinar will look at the relationship between community, gaming ecosystems, gambling, trauma, and addiction.

This webinar will be Friday, March 19, 2021 from 11am-12:30pm MST. Speakers will be Cam Adair and Daniel Blackwood.

Click here to register.

Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs. Attendance is free but registration is required. Space is limited.

Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGCII-BACC, CSAT, RTM, will lead a discussion on the impact of gaming with Cam Adair.

Cam is a pioneer in the world of gaming addiction, based on his personal experience and subsequent commitment to the field. Cam’s experience and background includes:

  • Addicted to video games for 10 years
  • Gamed as an escape from intense bullying, anxiety, and depression
  • Dropped out of high school, pretended to have jobs, wrote a suicide note
  • Founded GameQuitters.com to help others, it now serves 75,000 members each month in 95 countries
  • Named one of Canada’s Leaders in Mental Health by CAMH
  • Published in Psychiatry Research with Dr. Daniel King

Cam Adair spoke at the 2019 RGANM seminar, where he received rave reviews. At the time he presented on, among other information, understanding the key importance of Loot Boxes when working with clients with gaming issues. Now Cam is coming back to share about the bigger story and, together with Daniel, they will look at how this relates to trauma and the pandemic.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Learn about the many resources available at no charge through the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico.

The National Council on Problem Gambling offers a screening tool, helpful toolkits, and sample social media posts here.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is pleased to offer the fifth webinar in our series on problem gambling. The February 19, 2021 session will focus on Mindfulness-Based Emotional Processing:(MBEP). This is a useful method for helping clients who struggle with gambling disorder learn to regulate and process emotions.

The event will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 11am-12:30 pm MST.

Click here to register.

Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs. Attendance is free but registration is required. Space is limited.
The presenter will be Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGSCII-BACC, and RTM Certified. He will will share this useful method of working with clients while diving deeper into the work with gambling disorder; balancing left-brain approaches with the right brain, a bottom up, more e-bodied and integrated approach, utilizing Mindfulness-Based Emotional Processing (MBEP).
MBEP, developed by Robert Weisz ,PhD, is a mindful, body-centered approach to activating intrinsic emotional processing in the brain. The processing is activated and maintained by the client’s and the therapist’s mindful, felt sense attention, upon the client’s somatic experience. The client’s emotional processing is enabled, focused, and supported through the attuned relational connection between the therapist and the client.

MBEP is a practical, useful method for initiating and promoting essential emotional regulation and processing. It can easily be incorporated into any therapeutic modality.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is pleased to offer the next installment in our webinar training for treatment providers. The January 15, 2021 session will focus on Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) with an introduction to how it works and application to individuals struggling with gambling disorders.

The event will be Friday, January 15, 2021 from 11am-12:30 pm MST.

Click here   to register.

Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs. Attendance is free but registration is required. Seats are limited.
The presenter will be Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGSCII-BACC, and RTM Certified.

Free, confidential help is available during Covid-19

If you are struggling with a gambling problem, or if you’re the partner or loved one of someone affected by compulsive gambling, free help is available. Even during times such as the pandemic, the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is offering support through education and free treatment.

Whether you live in a town or a rural area, “virtual” sessions provide confidential access to treatment services by trained professionals.

Via the internet, mental health treatment for gambling problems is now available so that everyone can access high quality assistance without having to drive long distances.

All you need is an internet connection, a private place in your home or at work, and a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer that has a working microphone and speakers.

To learn more about this virtual service and treatment for problem gambling, call the Responsible Gaming Association helpline. Calls are answered 24/7. You can also visit www.RGANM.org to learn more.

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