Additional Resources
What additional resources are available?
If you think you might have a gambling problem, we are here to help. The Center for Problem Gambling provides a full range of services, including individual counseling, couples and family counseling, gambling recovery groups, and support groups. You may contact us by clicking here to find out more or schedule an appointment.
Beyond our Center, here are a few resources about problem gambling that you might find helpful.
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, 12203
518-473-3460
24-Hour Hotline: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
The mission of OASAS is to ensure that New Yorkers receive quality prevention and treatment services for chemical dependence and compulsive gambling, and to promote recovery from addiction.
GA is a fellowship of men and women with a gambling problem who support one another toward recovery. There are no fees or membership requirements. Meetings are usually held at facilities in the community such as churches and public meeting halls. The Gambling Recovery Center hosts several GA meetings per week. At meetings, people are invited to speak about their experiences in overcoming problem gambling. In addition, they are encouraged to work through a series of “12 steps” towards recovery with a fellow member called a sponsor. GA provides members with a caring, supportive, and facilitative network of people who are working to overcome problem gambling.
New York Council on Problem Gambling
119 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
518-427-1622
The Council is a not-for-profit independent corporation dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling, and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by gambling.
National Council on Problem Gambling
730 11th St, NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20001
202-547-9204
24-Hour Confidential National Hotline: 800-522-4700
The mission of the National Council is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.
The Prevention Council of Saratoga
Problem Gambling Prevention Services
36 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The purpose of the Council is to increase public awareness of the potential problems associated with gambling and providing referral to individuals and families struggling with problem and/or pathological gambling. In addition, they provide educational programs to parents, schools, and community organizations and are available to help communities mobilize around the issue of problem gambling.
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Do you sometimes gamble more than you would like to? If so, we may be able to help you. Click on the links below for answers to frequently asked questions about gambling:
