Problem Gambling Resource Center Treatment Provider Resources Hub
The resources listed on this page are intended for use by treatment providers working with clients on their goals to reduce or stop gambling and its related problems. Resources are categorized by topics and lead to an outside link when you click. There are many resources available, every possible option is not represented on this webpage. The Council will keep resources updated as relevant. If you have additional resources you’d like to see added, please share them with Rachel Lauria for review at [email protected]. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Program Manager or Rachel Lauria.
Content areas found on this resource page: Apps, Assessments, Brief Screens, Financial Resources, Frequently Used PGRC Forms, Group Recovery Support Options, Group Therapy Options, Online Resources, Podcasts, Recovery Meetings, Videos, Voluntary Self Exclusion, Workbooks
Apps:
BetBlocker software to block gambling sites and applications (includes a parental control feature) (no user fee)
GamBan software to block gambling sites and applications (fee associated for user)
Gambling Therapy in Google Play Store. Gambling Therapy in the Apple Store
Assessments:
This list includes both brief screens and diagnostic screening assessments.
Brief Adolescent Gambling Screen
DSM-V Gambling Disorder Diagnostic Criteria
Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale brief screening tool
South Oaks Gambling Screen -Spanish
Brief Screens:
Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen brief screening tool (available in a variety of languages)
PGRC E-Screener (Problem Gambling Severity Index)
Financial Resources:
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester serving all of NYS
GamFin online community of problem gambling treatment providers discussion finances
Technology, Providers & Gambling Treatment training with TrueLink Card demo (you’ll need to sign into the training center to access this self paced training)
A Therapeutic Budget for people in recovery(1).xlsx
Your Money, Your Goals financial toolkit (available in English, Spanish & Chinese)
Frequently Used PGRC Forms:
Inpatient Treatment Contact information
Policy & Procedures for PGRC Clinicians
Release of Information -Spanish
If there are other forms you need, please contact your program manager.
Online Resources:
Know The Odds website for information about problem gambling
MindRideNY for basic information about how gambling impacts the brain
Podcasts:
All In: The Addicted Gamblers’ Podcast by Brian Hatch
After Gambling Podcast by Jamie
The Broke Girl Society by Christina Cook
Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans by Dave Yager
Hello: My Name is Craig podcast by Craig Carton
The Hidden Addiction Podcast by the Mid-Hudson PGRC
Recovery Meetings:
8-Dimensions of Wellness by NYCPG, available to people in maintenance for 12 weeks
Gam-Anon website Main Gam-Anon website, find meetings across NYS
Gamblers Anonymous website main GA website, find meetings across NYS
Gamblers Anonymous NY for meetings in NYC
Gamblers In Recovery with online GA & GamAnon meetings
SMART Recovery with online meeting information
The Bet Free Life YouTube show w/ Brian Hatch & Christina Cook
Videos:
Brain & Gambling -for use in showing what is happening in the brain of a person with gambling addiction. Inside the brain of a gambling addict – BBC News
Nuggets: great for showing a non-triggering visual of what the addiction process looks like.
Voluntary Self-Exclusion:
NYS Voluntary Self Exclusion form for state operated casinos & wagering
Foxwoods Casino Self-Exclusion form
Mohegan Sun Self-Exclusion form
Workbooks:
These workbooks have been created by others working in the field of problem gambling treatment.
Gambling Behaviour Self Study workbook
Individualized Treatment for Problem Gamblers Workbook
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention for Problem Gambling
No Dice Safety Net To Recovery workbook
Your First Step to Change 3rd Edition workbook (available in multiple languages)