Local Help to Stop Gambling and Sports Betting
Help to stop gambling, gambling addiction and sports betting is just a phone call away. Also, local assistance is available.
The Western PGRC and OASAS are always “Here to Help”.
Register today!
NYCPG 2024 Annual Conference on Problem Gambling
Stop gambling. Gambling addiction. Help is available.
Call Now For Local, confidential Help
For 24/7 Support, Call the NYS OASAS HOPEline
at 1-877-8HOPENY
It is important for those affected by the harms associated with gambling and people close to those with a gambling problem know they 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.
In addition, resources are available, please visit https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling or https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling
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For Local Gambling Addiction Treatment Center Support, Contact:
Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center
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877-8HOPENY 24/7 Support
716-882-4900
Best Self Problem Gambling Treatment OASAS Provider)
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716-551-7894
UConnectCare Behavioral Health
Click to Call Now:
585-589-0055
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Download the College Toolkit HERE
College Toolkit Now Available!
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Online, Casino, Gambling Addiction and Sports Betting Counseling and
SELF SCREENING TOOLS
Self Screener – Confidential Help
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Jeffrey Wierzbicki on LinkedIn
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Check out “That Sounds Terrific” podcast with host Nick Koziol
and featuring Jeffrey Wierzbicki and Angela DiRosa.
Jeffrey Wierzbicki and Angela DiRosa
The Hidden Addiction Podcast – Click me for the latest episode!
The Hidden Addiction Podcast
How to stop gambling and sports betting. Can’t stop sports betting. How to stop online gambling. CLICK ME
First, click to see Angela DiRosa’s interview with Jacquie Walker. While they discuss gambling and gambling addiction and how to stop gambling and sports betting and how to find gambling addiction counseling.
Listen to Jeffrey Wierzbicki on WBEN Radio discussing sports betting in NYS
Also, how to identify problem gambling warning signs.
*Also, if you are visiting this site outside WNY and would like to connect to your local PGRC: CLICK HERE
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In Good Health Magazine Buffalo Q&A with Jeffrey Wierzbicki
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Jeffrey Wierzbicki and Joel Oriend discuss Mobile Sports Betting on WQRW. CLICK ME
Next, you can listen to Jeffrey Wierzbicki with Oriend on WQRW Community Focus.
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Help to stop gambling near me. In addition listen to PPAC Central – Partners for Prevention Allegany County Podcast. As Jon Chafee (PPAC) talks about problem gambling, mobile sports betting and how to stop online gambling. Also, you can get gambling counseling fast. Additionally, they discuss plans for Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Joining Jon is Jeffrey Wierzbicki and Angela DiRosa from the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center.
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Western PGRC – How to stop gambling and Sports Betting near me.
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Mobile Sports Betting is LIVE in NYS. In other words, those struggling with a sports betting gambling problem now have 24/7 access to bet. Because of this access, we must all help raise awareness.
Recently, Angela DiRosa joined Jacquie Walker on WIVB News 4. During the interview Angela talked about the impact that Mobile Sports Betting (MSB) on Western New Yorkers. As well as problem gambling warning signs. Similarly how to get help with a gambling or online gambling problem. Consequently, as Mobile Sports Betting rolls out, know how to get help. While a gambling addiction or problem can happen to anyone, there is help to stop gambling and sports betting.
How to stop gambling, sports betting and betting on football.
Building Partnerships Increases Problem Gambling Knowledge
Accordingly, Western PGRC staff are excited to begin a partnership with Buffalo and WNY VA. Because, The VA is dedicated to raising awareness about prescription and other drug addictions within the veteran community. Also the affects of drugs, alcohol, and gambling are closely related. Therefore, everyone in recovery should be aware of services that can also help people gambling with gambling addiction and betting on football.
National Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is in November. Because EAP’s help people. Equally important, they can deal with personal or work-related problems. Problems that could impact themselves and their work. So we have partnered to raise awareness of problem gambling. In addition, Wende Correctional Facility invited the Western PGRC in. So staff could learn warnings signs and how to get help.
Likewise, if you would like to partner with us learn ways to raise awareness of problem gambling, email us today!
Who Do We Serve?
Besides Buffalo, we serve Warsaw to Jamestown, Batavia to Lewiston and Amherst to Wellsville. Niagara, Erie, allegany, Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua counties. Niagara Falls to Olean and Hamburg and Dunkirk. Now, confidential help to stop gambling and gambling addiction counseling is here in Western New York (WNY).
Not in WNY?
Finger Lakes PGRC Central PGRC Northeast PGRC Mid-Hudson PGRC
NYC PGRC’s Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Manhattan Long Island PGRC
Help to stop gambling and sports betting is just a phone call away. Capp now. 716-833-4274
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Confidential email. Help with gambling problems. Also help to stop gambling.
877-8HOPENY
[email protected]
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Western PGRC is “In The News”
Spectrum News October 26th Sports Betting, Betting on Football is Causing Problems in WNY
Wayne Times Sports Betting Article (NEW)
RITV News – Mobile Sports Betting (Russian Language)
WNY Independent Living – Public Newsletter (PGRC)
“Are We Ready For Mobile Sports Betting?”
Buffalo News “Mobile Sports Betting”
Spectrum News “Mobile Sports Betting Raises Concerns” (Video)
WKBW “Local Help is Available”
Lockport Sun and Journal “Gambling, a Two-Way Street”
WIVB “Recognizing Gambling Addiction
Warsaw’s Country Courier “Stress Awareness Month”
The Batavian – Stress Awareness Month
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*Notably, problem gambling is often easy to hide and can impact anyone. There is in fact no “face” to problem gambling. Therefore, it is important to know the signs. As you can see, the warning signs of gambling problems can be easily hidden. Above all, we can help. If you or a loved one need help with a gambling problem, NY Problem Gambling Help promptly call or email today.
“Here to Help” Call 877-8-HOPENY for confidential help with a gambling problem and help to stop betting on sports.
Also learn about how you can become an advocate!
About the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center: Help to Stop Gambling.
The Western (PGRC) is a program of the NYCPG. Funding comes from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Therefore, purpose of the Western PGRC is dedicated to addressing the issue of problem gambling. We serve Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming Counties. As well as, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. Western PGRC aims to increase public awareness. Also to connect anyone struggling with services.
Consequently, our staff are dedicated. So the lives of those harmed by problem gambling improves. Therefore, we help anyone struggling with a gambling problem. We also help their loved ones. Because we focus on supporting people. While reducing barriers to getting help. The Western PGRC is above all the premier center for providing help. Help to stop gambling, help to stop online gambling, gambling counseling and online help to stop gambling is available now in Western New York. NY Problem Gambling Help.
Training Opportunities Available:
In addition to helping the community, the Western PGRC can also help you and your team. We can help increase their knowledge of problem gambling harms and problem sports betting and online help for gambling.
Training Topics Include: PG 101 – Just the Basics. And, other topics upon request.
In addition to the above topics, we have many trainings to meet your needs. Simply email us for more information!
Contact Email: [email protected] / Return Home: NYCPG HOME PAGE
Also, Visit www.NYProblemGamblingHELP.org for your local PGRC.
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PARTNER LINKS:
- Prevention Focus
- PPAC – Partners for Prevention Allegany County
- WNY United
- Prevention Council of Erie County
- WNY Prevention Resource Center
- Save the Michael’s of the World
- SAMHSA – Problem Gambling
- Impact HQ Providers
- Find Health Clinics
