Resources
Interested in learning more about problem gambling? NYS Problem Gambling Resource Centers provides the resources below to help you understand gambling disorder’s signs, risks, consequences and treatment options.
Individual Support
Mutual Aid
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a 12-step, fellowship based organization. Meetings can be found across NYS.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery. The acronym SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.
Gamblers in Recovery
Gambler’s Anonymous & Gam-Anon 12-Step fellowship meeting links.
Recovery Road Online
An online recovery program, using 12 steps specifically for gambling.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christian Based Mutual Aid Recovery program.
Family & Loved Ones
Families Anonymous
FA is a 12 step fellowship for the family and friends of those individuals with drug, alcohol or related behavioral issues. We are here to help!
GAM-ANON
A fellowship of people impacted by their loved one’s gambling. Meetings are both in-person and online.
KnowTheOdds for Family Members
A mini-course with 15-minute modules about ways to talk with your loved one about their gambling.
Online Support
NYS OASAS
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports offers 24/7 services for people impacted by gambling harm.
My Gamblers Anonymous Toolkit
My Gamblers Anonymous Toolkit (GAT) is an exciting new recovery tool for members of GA.
The Bet Free Life
Long form show about gambling addiction, help for gambling addiction, and recovery.
GamTalk
A supportive community helping people with gambling issues share their experiences and ideas.
In The Rooms
This is a global online community with over 900,000 members who share their strengths and experience with one another daily.
App Based
Bet Blocker
Bet Blocker is a downloadable software that blocks gambling sites.
Bet Blocker Espanol
Bet Blocker es un software descargable que bloquea sitios de apuestas.
GamBan
GamBan is a downloadable software that blocks gambling sites.
RecoverMe
Recovery tool created specifically for individuals who want to stop gambling.
Workbooks & Tool Kits
Freedom from Problem Gambling
This self-help workbook for problem gamblers, developed by the UCLA Gambling Studies Program.
Personal Financial Strategies for Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers
The handbook will discuss how to repay debts in a way that deters the gambler’s return to betting…while keeping creditors off your back.
Your First Step to Change
A collection of self-change toolkits available to the public, free of charge.
Your Money Your Goals: A Financial Empowerment Toolkit
Build skills in managing money, credit, and debt; and choose financial products that are right for you.
Podcasts
“Addiction: The Next Step” is a weekly podcast hosted by former broadcast journalists to highlight addiction and harm reduction services available in New York.
All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast
Conversations about gambling addiction and mental health, and how it impacts the individual, family and society.
The Broke Girl Society
Gambling addiction podcast for women, by women.
Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans
Gambling addiction podcast geared towards Veterans and active military.
The Hidden Addiction Podcast
We are here to increase awareness about problem gambling and advocate for support services for persons adversely affected by problem gambling.