Gambling Harm Services and Supports
For 24/7 Support, Call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-8HOPENY
Email: [email protected]
All calls are confidential
It is important for those affected by the harms associated with gambling ,and people close to those with a gambling problem, to know they can experience impacts that include conflicts in relationships, financial strain, and feelings of anger, fear, shame or worry.
For more information and to get help, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline anytime at 1-877-846-7369 or for local support, call 315-413-4676.
Please visit https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling or https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling for additional resources.
Free financial counseling, education, and support are available to individual New Yorkers and their families and others who are impacted by someone’s gambling. For more information, click here.
For local support, questions about trainings, or more information, please contact the Central Problem Gambling Resource Center: 315-413-4676
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Problem Gambling and Gambling Addiction?
- Lying about how much you are gambling. And consequently borrowing money to gamble and pay debts.
- Using money for gambling instead of paying bills. Despite the consequences.
- Feeling anxious. Because for instance, you are unable to gamble or trying cut back.
- Bragging about how much/how often you are winning.
- Problems at work. Because you are being distracted by planning gambling activities.
- Financial distress due to gambling and gambling losses.
Take a pause. This survey can help evaluate gambling behaviors.
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