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 can suffer 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.
Please visit https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling or https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling for additional resources.
Need materials, training, or local support?
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.
Click here for more WARNING SIGNS, of problem gambling.
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