# Gambling Help Resources - New York ## National Resources - **National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Text:** Send "HELP" to 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential support, information, and referrals for individuals affected by problem gambling. - **Gamblers Anonymous (GA):** - **Phone:** 1-626-960-3500 - **Website:** [https://www.gamblersanonymous.org](https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer support meetings, self-help tools, and resources for problem gamblers. - **Gam-Anon (for Families):** - **Phone:** 1-718-352-1671 - **Website:** [https://www.gam-anon.org](https://www.gam-anon.org/) - **Description:** Support and resources for family members and loved ones of problem gamblers. ## Statewide Gambling Help Services - **New York State Problem Gambling Resource Center (NYSPGRC):** - **Phone:** 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [https://www.hope-ny.org](https://www.hope-ny.org/) - **Office Locations:** Various locations throughout New York - **Services Provided:** Free and confidential problem gambling support, treatment referrals, prevention, and educational resources. - **New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) - **Website:** [https://www.nyproblemgambling.org](https://www.nyproblemgambling.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, support groups, and educational programs related to gambling addiction. ## Regional Gambling Help Services ### New York City - **New York City Gambling Treatment and Support Services:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, group therapy, financial recovery workshops, and support for families affected by gambling addiction. ### Upstate New York (Albany Area) - **Albany Problem Gambling Services:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** One-on-one counseling, support groups, financial planning workshops for recovering gamblers. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ncpgambling.org](https://www.ncpgambling.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate support and guidance related to gambling problems. ## Online Resources - **GamTalk:** - **Website:** [https://www.gamtalk.org](https://www.gamtalk.org/) - **Features:** Online support community for individuals affected by problem gambling. - **GamCare (Online Resource):** - **Website:** [https://www.gamcare.org.uk](https://www.gamcare.org.uk/) - **Features:** Online chat support, self-assessment tools, and virtual support groups for individuals affected by gambling addiction. ## Educational Resources - **Gambling Addiction Information (National Institute on Drug Abuse):** - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Educational materials to understand gambling addiction, its effects, and treatment options. ## Additional Support - **New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.oasas.ny.gov](https://www.oasas.ny.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Support for addiction recovery, including gambling addiction, as well as treatment programs and prevention services. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York State Problem Gambling Resource Center or the New York Council on Problem Gambling._