En este episodio de Adicciones Ocultas nos acompañan Martha Dolmo y Albert Aponte del Programa Construyendo Puentes. En este podcast hablamos sobre el juego entre la población hispana, cómo se percibe y normaliza el juego de azar. También se hablara de cómo y donde obtener ayuda si usted o un familiar tiene dificultades con los juegos de azar y las apuestas.

In this episode of The Hidden Addiction Podcast we bring to light the unique gambling challenges veterans and first responders face and how we can support them in their struggle to address gambling harm. We are joined by our guests Alyson Lemard, LCSW-R from the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and Jason M. Palamara, Director, Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR.

If you or someone you love is having difficulty with their gambling, know that help is available:

For 24/7 support and referral to problem gambling community-based services, please contact The NYS OASAS HOPELINE, at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369.

To find your local Problem Gambling Resource Center visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

Brooklyn VA: (718) 836-6600

Manhattan VA: (212) 686-7500

Jason's Contact – Forge Health

Direct: (646) 777-2350

Office: (888) 224-7312

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Join us as we talk with Amy McBride, Assistant Director of Prevention and Special Programs as we discuss what voluntary self exclusion is. We will talk about the process in New York State as well as the new VSE program and how it can be a support to those who may be struggling with gambling harm. VSE Program Contact: [email protected] 518-903-021NYProblemGambling.org NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

Join us as we talk with researcher Paulette O'Gilvie, Ph.D., M.B.A. about the social and economic impacts of casinos. Paulette has written several papers about the impact that casinos can have on communities and is passionate about the research surrounding this topic.

If you or someone you love is having difficulty with their gambling please visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

The Hidden Addiction Podcast is going statewide! As the New York Council on Problem Gambling grows, the podcast will be expanding to include new hosts, guests, and topics. Join us for season 3 as we introduce new members of the podcast team. Visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org for more information.

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In this episode we have Rachel Mai, who has been contracted through the New York Council on Problem Gambling to provide support to the Asian community in the New York City region. Rachel talks about the preceptions of gambling, the barriers to care, and what are the next steps toward addressing gambling addiction within this community.

If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.