NEED TO TALK NOW FOR YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT?
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 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.
For additional resources, please visit https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling or https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling
Seeking Understanding to Reduce Gambling Harms
In honor of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), NYS OASAS, the NY Gaming Commission and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) are encouraging everyone across New York State – individuals, agencies and communities alike – to come together to Seek Understanding to Reduce Gambling Harms.
“Take a Pause” and Turn to Resources Available to Help:
https://oasas.ny.gov/event/march-problem-gambling-awareness-month
Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit:
March 11, 2025 is Gambling Disorder Screening Day encouraging providers to screen for gambling harms and provide immediate connection to supports for individuals and loved ones. This toolkit will provide helpful materials for providers to screen in a variety of settings and host a screening day event: https://nyproblemgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screening-Day-BOOKLET-updated-Winter-2025.pdf
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Problem 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.
For Local Treatment Services, Contact:
Schoharie County Community Services – Outpatient Program
New Choices Recovery Center – Outpatient Program
The Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center 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. At Northeast PGRC, our goal is to address problem gambling within the Northeastern region of New York by raising public awareness and connecting individuals, families, and communities adversely impacted to support and services. Our team is dedicated to reducing barriers to care for our communities.
Counties include: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington
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