NEED TO TALK NOW FOR YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT?

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 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

September IS

Recovery MONTH

This September, the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is excited to continue to raise awareness of recovery for problem gambling. We encourage you to partner with us and other professionals and organizations across NYS to spread the word about recovery for individuals with gambling problems as well as their families and communities. Recovery is for Everyone!

Problem Gambling Screening

The New York Council on Problem Gambling and the Problem Gambling Resource Center staff would like to encourage you and your agency to screen everyone you work with for problem gambling. Screening tools can initiate conversations about an individual’s gambling behaviors and patterns.

Problem Gambling leads to financial, emotional, social, occupational, relational and physical harms. Although we know this, screening for problem gambling is underutilized. Screening for problem gambling can save lives. We encourage everyone to screen for problem gambling. If you’re unable to provide problem gambling treatment, connect with your Problem Gambling Resource Center. They can help!

If you have a website or social media pages, feel free to share our eScreener link so people can do a self-assessment.

SCREENING RESOURCES

COMPLETE Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit PDF
- Problem Gambling Screening Event Quick Start Guide
- Template Flyer for Your Event
- Template Questionnaire
- Video to review available resources
- If you are new to screening and want assistance getting started, contact Justina Ferrara at [email protected].
Problem Gambling Screening: Next Steps

Additional Information

Visit our Research Library to view our Close Connection Series developed by the NYS Problem Gambling Resource Centers that shines a light on the links between problem gambling and related issues.
NYCPG offers FREE clinical supervision for NYS providers working with persons negatively affected by gambling.
Recovery Resources: These resources include podcasts, online supports, and applications to assist those on their recovery journey.

Resources: