NYS Legislation requires The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) & The NY State Education Department- provide education and prevention resources on problem gambling. This link provides sample curricula and additional resources schools may use to address this issue.
The New York Council on Problem Gambling- is a not-for-profit independent corporation dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and disordered gambling and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by problem gambling.
NYCPG- is funded by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and works with various organizations, stakeholders and government entities to: Produce and disseminate information leading to increased recognition, prevention and treatment of problem gambling and provide training tools to healthcare and other professionals for the purpose of assessing and treating persons with gambling-related problems.
Updated 12/16/19