Gambling support that fits in your pocket
What is Evive?
Evive is a free, confidential mobile application that helps people understand their relationship with gambling and find support that works when on the go—whether that’s keeping gambling fun, cutting back, or stopping completely. Available 24/7 on your phone, Evive provides personalized tools, evidence-based strategies, and connections to professional help.
Who is Evive for?
Evive serves anyone at any stage of their gambling journey:
- People who want to keep gambling fun and set healthy boundaries
- Those looking to reduce gambling or manage it more effectively
- Individuals working to stop gambling entirely
- Those in Treatment looking for additional support when on the go
- Family and friends affected by someone else’s gambling
How does Evive work?
When you join Evive, you choose the pathway that matches your goals. The app provides:
- Daily check-ins and personalized progress tracking
- Evidence-based lessons and practical strategies
- Crisis support tools available anytime, anywhere
- Direct connections to Illinois gambling counselors and resources
- Community support from others who understand
Why choose Evive?
✓ Private and anonymous – No one needs to know you’re getting help
✓ Available 24/7 – Support in your pocket whenever you need it
✓ Clinically sound – Built with leading gambling treatment experts
✓ Judgment-free – Meets you where you are, respects where you’re going
✓ Evidence-based – Grounded in proven harm reduction strategies
✓ Completely free – Funded by the State of Illinois for all residents
The Evive difference
Unlike blocking apps that just say “no,” Evive recognizes that people’s relationships with gambling exist on a spectrum. We provide the same engaging, personalized technology that makes gambling accessible—but flip it to make support just as accessible. Founded by people in recovery and built in collaboration with the nation’s leading gambling treatment experts, Evive combines authentic understanding with clinical excellence.
Getting started is easy
Download the Evive app from the App Store or Google Play, or visit getevive.com. Choose your pathway, and start building the relationship with gambling that’s right for you. Evive works alongside Illinois’s existing gambling support services—you can use the app on its own or as a companion to counseling and other resources.