About Us

Who We Are

The Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance (NPGA) is a non-profit, gambling neutral organization dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesotans affected by problem gambling.

Our office is in Roseville, Minnesota and our work covers the state of Minnesota where we conduct educational and awareness programs for community and professional groups and train professionals in a variety of fields to recognize and/or deal with problem gambling. Staff, board members and general members speak to community groups, and engage in advocacy at the state and federal level for funding to support problem gambling prevention and treatment. NPGA is the Minnesota Affiliate to the National Council on Problem Gambling and works with the National Council and other affiliates across the country to help prevent and treat problem gambling. 

NPGA represents an “alliance” of individuals and organizations with one common belief; that program gambling is a serious public health problem that is both treatable and preventable. We advocate for public forums and policies that benefit problem gamblers and those affected by them.  Membership is open to anyone interested in this topic, and membership dues support the educational outreach conducted by the agency.

Join Us

Contact Us if you’d like more information and/or to join in this cause. You can also make a tax deductible donation to Northstar online via the website at www.giveMN.org.

Learn More

We invite you to explore our website for information and links that will help you as an individual better understand problem gambling and learn about how to help yourself or someone else. If you are looking for immediate help, you can call the Minnesota State Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-333-HOPE 24 hours per day, seven days per week. There you can ask questions and find resources near you. This Helpline is a special program of the Minnesota Dept of Human Services problem gambling program.

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The Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance is committed to maintaining the privacy of visitors to this site. Unless you consent, we will use your personal information only for the purpose for which it is submitted, including replying to requests for information or receiving notice of Alliance activities. No personal information will be collected unless you voluntarily choose to provide it. Personal information that you provide may only be shared with a third party under the following circumstances:

• When explicit notice is given at the time of data collection
• When you have given explicit permission for the transfer
• When required by law, subpoena, court order or other legal process
• When your communication suggests imminent harm to yourself or others.
  

We never sell or rent your personal information.