Western PGRC

As we raise Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness, we invite you to join us in raising Problem Gambling Awareness in BIPOC Communities through PG Screening.

https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/e-screener/

"We know who they are."

Enjoy your summer weekends!
Just don't let gambling take over. If you or someone you know needs help because of gambling harms, please give us a confidential call.

NYCPG, OASAS, and our partners are here to support you on your path to recovery. Don't let gambling harms cost more than your life. Here to help. Find resources at NYproblemgambling.org

Don't miss a new 30-minute special TV presentation of the OASAS podcast "Addiction: The Next Step." The program is currently being aired on stations across the state for approximately two weeks to coincide with National Prevention Week. 📺 📅

Tune in to learn about the impact of the opioid and overdose epidemic on New York State and the steps OASAS is taking to tackle this crisis.

The program features:

✔ Q&A with OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham.
✔ Real-life stories of several New Yorkers.
✔ Information about our scholarship program helping students enter or advance in addiction services careers.

If you're interested in learning more about this important issue and want to see what we're doing to make a difference, check out the schedule on our website.

📺 Find the TV schedule: https://oasas.ny.gov/nys-oasas-30-minute-special-airtimes

Make a connection. Make a difference.

🚸 Parents/guardians: Take the time to talk and listen to your teen about addiction, substance use and gambling. Open communication and ongoing conversations go a long way. Find discussion guides and conversation starters on our website at https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/conversational-resources.

Together, we can navigate this important topic!

March is PGAM (Problem Gambling Awareness Month). If you or someone you know needs help because of gambling, please, reach out today. You are not alone. Confidential help is available today!

March Madness highlights awareness of problem gambling CNYers might be filling out college basketball brackets, or even using mobile sports betting apps. For some, this time of year could exacerbate an addiction.

March is PGAM (Problem Gambling Awareness Month). If you or someone you know needs help because of gambling, please, reach out today. You are not alone. Confidential help is available today!

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If you or someone you know is experiencing problems due to their gambling. Help is available. 716-833-4274 (Confidential). [email protected]

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If you or someone you know is experiencing problems due to their gambling. Help is available. 585-351-2262 (Confidential). [email protected]

College student? Worried about a college student? Download our College Toolkit and help keep students safe from gambling problems while in college.

https://nyproblemgambling.org/res.../downloadable-resources/

Downloadable Resources - New York Council on Problem Gambling This link leads to a compilation of materials NYCPG has developed to assist anyone working to raise awareness of problem gambling and to support those in need of help. All materials are downloadable.

The definition of recovery according to SAMHSA 📣

The BDN Sports staff is in Orchard Park for Sunday’s divisional round matchup between the Bills and Chiefs. The final home game at Highmark Stadium this season. Buffalo with a chance to advance to the AFC Championship game.
📸Alex Brasky

Great news! West Side Seniors are now meeting Monday through Friday with a hot lunch provided every day by Erie County Senior Services' Stay Fit Dining program!

Our older adults are enjoying bingo, puzzles, cognitive exercises, mobility exercises, yoga classes, community tai chi, arts and crafts, creative writing, and more!

The program is free to join and most activities are also free! (Lunch is a suggested $3 donation but no one is denied a meal due to lack of payment. Yoga is pay-what-you-can.)

You can read more about the schedule and activities on our website at wscsbuffalo.org/programs/older-adults.

Obituaries are a great source for genealogy research! Our Interlibrary Loan Department can obtain copies of obituaries from over 3,000 libraries across the United States. Call 716-858-7126 or email [email protected] to learn more. https://www.buffalolib.org/services/interlibrary-loan

We hope you have a great Monday!

Game day can be really fun, gambling can ruin it in a hurry! Enjoy the family time!