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.
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 (https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline) at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org (http://NYProblemGamblingHELP.org) HOME PAGE (https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/) to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.
24 Aug 2026
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 (https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline) at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org (http://NYProblemGamblingHELP.org) HOME PAGE (https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/) to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.
6 Aug 2026
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 (https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline) at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org (http://NYProblemGamblingHELP.org) HOME PAGE (https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/) to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.
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