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Tired of seeing gambling ads everywhere you scroll? Take back control of your social media feed! Simply hold down an ad or click the "..." in the corner of the post and then select "Hide ad" or "Not interested.”

You deserve a feed that supports your well-being. Visit our website for additional resources: https://getgamblinghelp.com/

How much do we care?

Expressing our care and concern for NYS residents impacted by gambling harms.
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Did you know the NYS OASAS HOPEline is available 24/7/365 and can connect callers to local resources? For help and hope 24/7, call 1-877-8-HOPENY(467369) or text HOPENY (467369).
Learn more at the link below or contact us for more info: https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know those struggling with their gambling can often be impacted by mental health conditions? Mental health matters, if your mental health is impacted by gambling visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

Here's to all the people supporting a loved one struggling with addiction. ♥

"As long as there's breath, there's hope." 🦋

: A brave mother shares her story about the hardest thing a parent can ever go through. Listen to our latest podcast episode, "Losing a Child to Fentanyl: One Mother's Story," on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. ➡ https://oasas.ny.gov/next-step

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Here are a few tips to help you plan for race day:

✔ Set a budget that works for you—and stick to it!
✔ Limit alcohol use and other substances.
✔ Remember, you must be 21 to place a bet.

You can find more information on our website at https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling.

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone about a gambling-related concern, call our confidential HOPEline 24/7 at 1-877-8-HOPE (46-7369 or text HOPENY (467369) 📞 📱.

For 24/7 Support call the NYS OASAS HOPE line at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369.

Learn more about gambling and visit our website for information specifically for youth, young adults, parents, and community leaders:

Home - You Decide NY Aiming to empower youth age 12-17 to make educated decisions about gambling and to increase awareness of underage gambling among parents and community leaders to help prevent underage gambling.

Gambling is accessible to youth. Learn more at https://youdecideny.org/for-parents/.

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New information on young adult gambling is available. Learn more about the risks at https://youdecideny.org/for-young-adults/

Free screening tools are available to help you learn more about problem gambling and gambling harm. Learn more at:

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If you or someone you know is among those high risk for gambling harm, visit https://youdecideny.org/for-young-adults/ to learn more about resources available. For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPE line at 1-877-846-7369, or text 467369.

Having conversations about different types of gambling and leading by example are some great ways to prevent youth gambling. Visit https://youdecideny.org/ for more information.

Learn more at YOUDEcideNY.org. For 24/7 support, call 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369.

Do you know the facts about how gambling can cause harm? Learn more at NYProblemGambling.org

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Check out our newest blog post and know the facts!

Current Trends in Youth Gambling- Know the Facts - You Decide NY New data on youth gambling

Did you know that those affected by substance use are at greater risk for developing a gambling problem? Find out more below.

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New Youth Gambling Data tells us that gambling is accessible to youth. Learn more at https://youdecideny.org/.

Learn more about the differences between gaming and gambling at http://youdecideny.org

Do you work with a population that is at risk for experiencing gambling harms? Find out more below.

Front Page New York State Problem Gambling Resource Centers - local, confidential help to stop gambling and sports betting.

Free screenings and help are available. Visit https://youdecideny.org to learn more.

Do you know what Problem Gambling is? Share this post to help us educate our communities about what Problem Gambling is and where supports and services are available in NYS.

Are you concerned about you or your loved ones’ activity? Self Screen Today

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Today is screening day! Learn more at

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We had a great breakout session today about recognizing signs of youth gambling behaviors. Visit https://youdecideny.org