YVM/NYCPG Resources
Youth Resources
YOU(th) Decide is the New York State hub for all things related to underage gambling prevention. Gambling includes wagering/betting money to items (such as in-game currency). Whether you’re a teen, parent or community influencer, you’ll find an array of resources tailored specifically to meet your needs.
Additional Resources
KnowTheOdds is one of the most comprehensive resources on problem gambling available online. From infographics and ebooks, to videos and blog posts, KnowTheOdds is the web solution for anyone looking to learn about, and help raise awareness of, problem gambling.
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“not-for-profit independent corporation dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and disordered gambling and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by problem gambling”
To Explore risk for problem gambling: https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/e-screener/
For family members looking for additional resources about how to handle problem gambling that is happening in their family: https://nyproblemgambling.org/resources/family-toolkit/
Phone number: 518-867-4084
Fax: 518-867-4087
Location: 100 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 104
Albany, NY 12203
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“NAMI-NYS provides support to family and friends of individuals with mental illness and persons living with mental illnesses through more than 50 affiliates statewide.”
Phone number: 518-462-2000
Location: 99 Pine St, Albany, NY 12207
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“12 Step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of another.”
Phone number: 718-352-1671
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“GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.”
Phone number: 909-931-9056
Fax: 909-931-9059
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“…Provide addiction, mental and behavioral health treatment services that are affordable and convenient. Patients are treated with dignity and respect in a warm and welcoming environment.”
Phone number: 419-285-6655
Toll Free: 888-389-9987
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“Are committed to serving anyone affected by a gambling addiction. Treatment is confidential and provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Our gambling counselors have significant experience working with problem gambling and include therapists who are Nationally Certified Gambling Counselors.”
Phone number: 518-462-6531
Location: 650 Warren Street Albany, NY 12208
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“Offers important self-assessment tools and identifies additional resources that can help you or someone you know recognize when playing for fun ends and the risk of becoming a problem gambler begins.”
Phone number: 909-931-9056
Fax: 909-931-9059
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