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by New York Council on Problem Gambling
Hello and welcome to the Hidden Addiction Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Across New York state we have 7 resource centers dedicated to connecting individuals to care. We are here to increase awareness about problem gambling and advocate for support services for persons adversely affected by problem gambling. Problem Gambling is defined as risking something of value on a game of chance. There can be many types of gambling, and it can affect anyone at any time in their life. It may not be talked about often and kept in the dark, but we hope this podcast sheds light on the hidden addiction of gambling and brings forth resources and information for you to use.
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- 2 weeks ago25 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Integrating Gambling Harms Awareness in RCOCs
In this episode we welcome Jeff Fyvie, Director of Peer Services at Best Self Behavioral Health to discuss the mission and services available to anyone affected by gambling harm.What is an RCOC?Who’s eligible to participate at an RCOC?Are there any activities that the RCOC have used to raise awareness about gambling harms?What was the goal of the NYCPG and the Best Self recovery project?What changes did you see from the project?What advice is there for incorporating gambling harms into our work?Does GamFin have any eligibility limitations to the services GamFin provides?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.
- 3 weeks ago20 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - GamFin
.In this episode we welcome Jim Hun, Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at Gamfin, and Andrea Person, Manager of Networking Quality at Gamfin to discuss the mission and services available to anyone affected by gambling harm. Some questions that are answered in this episode include:What is GamFin?How can NYS residents get connected with GamFin?In addition to confidential support, does GamFin have agents with lived experience?How should someone prepare for their first meeting with GamFin?What is the next step after a caller is referred to GamFin?How does GamFin support individuals whose primary language is not English?Does GamFin have any eligibility limitations to the services GamFin provides?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.
- Aug 6, 202632 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Addressing Gambling Harms In The AAPI Community
In this episode we welcome Venus Moore from the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center and Amanda Pham from the Chinatown 360 Prevention Community Coalition to discuss the connection between gambling harm and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.What is the experience of working in the Harmony Task Force?What misconceptions might people have when it comes to AAPI communities and gambling harm?How do we avoid stigma as it relates to the AAPI community when we’re discussing gambling harms?How do organizations make prevention, education and treatment of gambling harms more welcoming and culturally responsive?How can communities make it easier to ask for support?How can community members help praise awareness of gaming harms and resources?What is the most important takeaway for the listeners working with the AAPI communities?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.
- Jun 12, 202633 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Gambling Harm and the LGBTQIA Community
In this episode we welcome Liz A. in celebration of Pride Month to discuss the connection between gambling harm and the LGBTQIA+ community.Have you seen gambling harm in your community groups?How do we bridge the gap between awareness and action?In your experience, what unique stressors or challenges within the LGBTQ community may increase vulnerability to gambling harms?How do mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, or isolation, intersect with gambling in LGBTQ communities?Do you think gambling is sometimes used as a coping mechanism within the LGBTQ community? Why or why not?What barriers might LGBTQ individuals face when seeking help for gambling-related harms or addiction?Are there specific environments, social spaces, or online communities where gambling is more normalized within LGBTQ culture?How do we deliver targeted messaging without targeting people, leading them to feel “othered”?What advice would you give to organizations or service providers that want to better support LGBTQ individuals affected by 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.
- May 29, 202615 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Mental Health and Gambling Harm
In this episode we welcome Craig Johnson, LMHC, CASAC-G to discuss the connection between mental health and gambling harms. Some questions that are discussed include:How did you get connected with the Problem Gambling Resource Center?How do you address gambling harms and cooccurring mental health struggles?How important is support from friends and family to someone’s road to recovery?What would you say to someone thinking, “maybe I do need to talk to someone”?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.
- Mar 3, 202637 min
2026 NYCPG Annual Conference
In this episode we welcome several staff members from the New York Council on Problem Gambling and the Problem Gambling Resource Centers to discuss the excitement of the upcoming NYCPG Annual Conference on Problem Gambling. Some questions that are discussed include:What is the process for producing the NYCPG Annual Conference agenda?What is the planning and selection process of NYCPG Annual Conference keynote and workshop speaker selection?What goes into marketing the NYCPG Annual Conference successfully across all communities and regions across New York State?What are some favorite aspects of the NYCPG Annual Conference?What are the most exciting aspects of this year’s NYCPG Annual Conference?What does it mean to have representation from all regions at the NYCPG Annual Conference?Why does the NYCPG Annual Conference end with a rally?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.
- Jan 23, 202620 min
Emerging Trends Effect on Youth and Young Adults
In this episode we welcome Colby and Amanda, who are young adults from New York State. They join us to discuss the effects of emerging trends in gambling on youth and young adults. Questions that are discussed include:What is your current understanding of gambling harm and problem gambling?What are some of the common ways that youth and young adults are engaging in gambling these days?How have you seen gambling affect your peers, specifically, if at all?What support do you think would be helpful for youth families if they’re impacted by gambling harm?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.
- Dec 1, 202538 min
The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Future of NYCPG
In this episode we welcome Michelle Hadden, Executive Director, and Kristin Sweeter, Assistant Executive Director of Program, from the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG). They join us to discuss the future of the field of gambling harm prevention, treatment and recovery, and the NYCPG. Questions that are discussed include:How did the plan to create the Problem Gambling Resource Centers across NYS evolve?What kind of challenges are posed when designing and implementing statewide programs?What projects are we looking forward to and how are the trends in NYS directing those initiatives?If you had a magic wand, what would it look like for gambling harms services and support services in NYS? 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.
About The Hidden Addiction Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Hidden Addiction Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Across New York state we have 7 resource centers dedicated to connecting individuals to care. We are here to increase awareness about problem gambling and advocate for support services for persons adversely affected by problem gambling. Problem Gambling is defined as risking something of value on a game of chance. There can be many types of gambling, and it can affect anyone at any time in their life. It may not be talked about often and kept in the dark, but we hope this podcast sheds light on the hidden addiction of gambling and brings forth resources and information for you to use.
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