Looking for help with Problem Gambling and Sports Betting?
Call us at 9 am- 5 pm at (914)-215-6440 and after hours at (1-877)-846-7369 (all calls are confidential) or email us at Mid-HudsonPGRC@nycpg.org and stay connected by following us on Facebook and Instagram
Our Problem Gambling Resource Center Offer:
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- Connections to Gambling Addiction and Sports Betting Counseling and Treatment
(One-on-one Therapy Sessions, Peer Support Groups, and Clinician Led Groups) - Educational Presentations and Trainings on Gambling Harms
- Screening and Assessment Tools
- Downloadable Recovery Resources and Toolkits
- Youth Prevention Resources
- Connections to Gambling Addiction and Sports Betting Counseling and Treatment
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April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month
We talk about our emotional health and our physical health, but often we neglect to talk about our financial health. So, let’s talk about finances and gambling. We call problem gambling the hidden addiction because it is easy to hide. However, did you know that financial problems can often be some of the first signs of a gambling problem?
Here are some financial warning signs for a problem gambler:
- Overdue bills.
- Maxed out credit cards.
- Regularly short of money, despite adequate income.
- Cannot provide for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.).
- Reliance on borrowing money from friends, family, or coworkers.
- Develop a pattern of extremely high-risk investing or frequent trading.
To read more about the warning signs and financial health and gambling harms take a look at our monthly blog post
NYCPG Launches VSE Support Program
Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) programs are available in New York State to help individuals experiencing problems related to casino gambling and sports betting. Through VSE, you can voluntarily exclude yourself from either or both activities for a predetermined amount of time. This is a helpful tool for individuals seeking to address their gambling behaviors.
We are proud to share that NYCPG is now offering free support to help folks complete the VSE process. If you want to learn more about VSE and how it can help you, please contact us at 518-903-0217 or send an email to [email protected]. We are here to provide you with the necessary information and guidance to make the most of this program.
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About:
The Mid-Hudson Region PGRC is a program of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, which is funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. We are dedicated to addressing the issue of gambling addiction within the Mid-Hudson New York region, through increasing public awareness and connecting those adversely affected with services, we can help.
Counties Include Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester Counties.
