In this episode we welcome Deborah Lavaud and ROBIN SINGH, Team Leaders for the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center. Deborah and Robin join us to discuss the effects of gambling harms on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and how we can work together to prevent harms associated with gambling within these communities. Questions that are discussed include:

• What is the AAPI Project?
• How do the differences in the AAPI community influence the perception of gambling and the perception of problem gambling?
• Why is the AAPI population at a higher risk for developing problem gambling?
• How is the AAPI project addressing some of the risks specific to this population?
• Who’s involved in the AAPI project, and how is that moving forward right now?
• What are some of the resources to support the work you’re doing?
• What would you recommend community members do to help AAPI individuals and families who are struggling with gambling and gambling harms?

If you find yourself struggling with gambling harm, or if you suspect someone you know is facing such challenges, don’t hesitate to seek help. For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org HOME PAGE to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.