GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO
COMMISSIONER ARLENE GONZÁLEZ-SÁNCHEZ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2018
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NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF UP TO $1.4 MILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDING TO INCREASE PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION IN NEW YORK STATEFunding Will Establish Initiatives to Help New Yorkers Recognize the Signs of Problem Gambling and Learn About Available Treatment Services |
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The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the availability of up to $1.4 million in annual funding to increase New Yorkers’ awareness and education of problem gambling and the prevention, treatment and recovery services available to them. To expand the network of care in New York State, the funding will also provide training for addiction field professionals as well as state-licensed practitioners working outside of the addiction treatment field on how to assess and treat gambling-related problems. "Problem gambling is an addiction that can have a devastating impact on people and families,” OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez said. “With this funding, we can bring the dangers of problem gambling to light and help New Yorkers who are struggling with this addiction find the help they need to live healthier lives.” Senator George Amedore, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, said, “A gambling addiction has the ability to create financial devastation for an individual. This funding will help advance important initiatives to increase education and prevention efforts, and help people get the treatment and services they need.” New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence, or outpatient care can be found using the NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov or through the NYS OASAS website. Visit CombatAddiction.ny.gov to learn more about the warning signs of addiction, review information on how to get help, and access resources on how to facilitate conversations with loved ones and communities about addiction. For tools to use in talking to a young person about preventing alcohol or drug use, visit the State’s Talk2Prevent website. |
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