Making Better Choices Regarding Gambling Activities
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24-HOUR HELPLINE
(NEW YORK STATE)
Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling
1-877-8-HOPENY
1-877-846-7369
The Helpline provides 24-hour staffed daily telephone coverage, supportive intervention and resource and referral information to persons seeking assistance regarding problem gambling, drug abuse or alcohol abuse.
* All calls are free and confidential
* 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
* Information and referrals from masters-level clinicians
The Helpline number is accessible from any location within New York State and staff are trained to handle crisis and non-crisis calls addressing diverse concerns, such as family, financial or work-related problems, alcohol or substance abuse, medical concerns and/or suicidal thoughts. Callers are often seeking information and/or referral to professional treatment, an area Gamblers Anonymous (GA) or Gam-Anon meeting, or a community health or human service provider.
New York Council on Problem Gambling