Reisfeld Family Foundation · Serving New York State 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
A Resource of the Reisfeld Family Foundation

If gambling has taken hold, there is a way forward.

You are not alone, and recovery is real. This is a place to find confidential support, local treatment, and people who understand — whenever you're ready.

Confidential · Judgment-free · 1-800-GAMBLER, available 24/7

Confidential & free support NYC · Long Island · Hudson Valley directory For individuals & families

Where would you like to begin?

Help looks different for everyone. Choose the path that fits you.

What is problem gambling?

Problem gambling is gambling that begins to harm your finances, relationships, work, or wellbeing — and feels hard to control, even when you want to stop. It can affect anyone, and it has nothing to do with willpower or character. It's a recognized health condition, and like other conditions, it responds to support and treatment.

Common warning signs

Betting more money or time than you intended
Chasing losses — trying to win back what you lost
Hiding or lying about gambling to people close to you
Borrowing money or falling behind on bills to gamble
Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back
Gambling to escape stress, worry, or low moods

If a few of these feel familiar, you can take a private self-check — it takes about a minute.

A private self-check

A few honest questions, just for you — nothing is saved, shared, or sent anywhere.

Find help near you

Start with national support below — then choose your area for local resource centers and treatment.

Find local help — choose your area

Support for families & first steps

You don't have to face this alone — and small steps count.

Standing by someone you love?

Families carry this too. Gam-Anon is a support community for the loved ones of people who gamble, and your regional Resource Center can connect families to local counseling anywhere in New York.

Gam-Anon (for families) →

Ready to put up a guardrail?

You can block your own access to New York casinos, sportsbooks, and betting apps — or get help untangling gambling debt.

NY Voluntary Self-Exclusion →
GamFin — financial counseling →