For the month of February, we are hosting a miniseries to gear up for Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in March. Our second episode of the series focuses on problem gambling screenings. We are joined by Rachel Lauria, the Bureau Director for Treatment and Recovery for the NY Council on Problem Gambling. On this episode, we discuss different screening tools, the importance and impact, and who should be screening for problem gambling. We do also mention Gambling Disorder Screening Day which is a nationwide event we hope you can join us in!

E-screener tool available free to use

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For the month of February, we are hosting a mini series to gear up for Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March. Our first episode focuses on Preventing Underage Gambling and we are joined by Stelianos Canallatos, the Prevention Specialist for the NY Council on Problem Gambling. We discuss prevention of underage gambling, educating communities, and implementing policies throughout the state. NYCPG has released a Capacity Building Grant to further the prevention efforts. Click here for more information.

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Underage gambling prevention and education website

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Mobile Sports Betting (MSB) apps and sites were launched in New York State January 2022. To kick off season 2, we are joined again by Jim Maney, Executive Director of the NY Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG), to discuss what the landscape looks like for NYers. There are concerns because this expansion dramatically increases access and availability to gambling opportunities. Neighboring states who previously launched MSB apps saw increases in rates of problem gambling. NYCPG is working to prepare partners, providers, and communities across the state to advocate for supports and services.

For our season finale, we are joined by Scott, the New York Council on Problem Gambling's first ever Peer Recovery Support Advocate. Scott openly and honestly shares his story about his addiction to gambling, consequences he faced, and his journey to recovery. He brings authenticity and genuine care and concern to his work. It is our hope that his powerful words let others know they are not alone and help is available.

For anyone seeking resources, please know help is available.

NYS Problem Gambling Resource Centers: https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/

US National Problem Gambling 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Information and Resources: https://nyproblemgambling.org/resources/

As we approach the holiday season, we are aware there are an abundance of triggers someone may experience when working in their recovery from gambling addiction. We are joined by Scott Meyer, NYCPG's Certified Peer Recovery Advocate, to discuss possible triggers and ways to cope.

Resources mentioned in this episode include the Gambler's Anonymous (GA) Hotline 1-855-222-5542 and the New York State HOPEline 1-877-846-7369 if you are seeking immediate support.

If you would like to be connected to Scott for peer support as we work to get you connected to treatment options, please call us at the Mid-Hudson PGRC at 914-215-6440.

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In this months episode, David Yeager, host of the Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military, and Jonathan Crandell, Coordinator for the New York Council on Problem Gambling Veteran Outreach, join the show to talk about problem gambling in the military and veterans. We talked about Dave's experience as a veteran in recovery and the work that both he and Jonathan are doing to raise awareness and get help for those who serve our country.

If you or someone you know is experiencing problem gambling, know help is available. The NY Council on Problem Gambling has Resource Centers across the state. https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/

Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans

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Episode 8 of the Hidden Addiction Podcast focuses on the Close Connections between Domestic Violence and Problem Gambling. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we wanted to start the conversation about the ways these two issues can overlap, examples of situations, and its presence in entertainment and media. Materials are available at request reviewing these close connections.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

The Mid-Hudson PGRC helpline is 914-215-6440

The Western PGRC helpline is 716-833-4274

https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/

On this episode, we welcome two special guests who share their journey of recovery from problem gambling in honor of Recovery Month. Listen as they share how their journey started, how to remain in recovery, what they are grateful for, and more.

If you or someone you know struggles with a gambling addiction or is affected by it please reach out to us. Call or text us at 914-215-6440 for help or email us at [email protected]

On this episode, we are joined by one of our very own PGRC Clinical Network Clinicians - JR Lombardo. We wanted to review what the process is like for someone seeking to get connected to care, how some of those discussions go, and some of the resources we have available.

Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hidden Addiction Podcast. Today the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center staff shares their stories of how they journeyed into working with the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Listen to our fun and heart-felt stories as to why we feel this addiction is important and why we continue to work hard to bring forth the message of connecting people to care.

You can also call or text us at 914-215-6440 for help or information.

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