Gambling Treatment & Prevention

According to New York Council on Problem Gambling, over the past few decades, health professionals have discussed and debated the definition of various terms associated with problem gambling. Diagnostic phrases have varied from “pathological gambling” and “compulsive gambling” to “gambling addiction” and the latest diagnosis, “disordered gambling,” and the criteria for being diagnosed as having an addiction or being at-risk have changed along the way, as well.

UConnectCare has counselors on staff who specialize in gambling treatment, as well as prevention educators who can provide gambling prevention presentations and information as needed.  If you think gambling is a problem for you, please call us today at 585-343-1124.

For prevention services, please contact Assistant Director of Prevention, Sheila Harding at sharding@uconnectcare.org or 585-815-1872.

Many adults who gamble do it as a recreational, fun activity without any negative consequences. For some, it can become a problem just like alcohol or drugs.

Some warning signs that gambling might be a problem include:

  • Thinking often about gambling
  • Covering up/lying about gambling behaviors
  • Missing time with friends and loved ones to gamble
  • Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
  • Gambling more money than planned or can afford
  • Trying unsuccessfully to cut back or stop gambling

ADMINISTRATION &
GENESEE OUTPATIENT
TREATMENT

430 East Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020

Phone: 585-343-1124
Clinic fax: 585-343-1197
Admin fax: 585-343-9622

ORLEANS OUTPATIENT
TREATMENT &
PREVENTION

249 East Avenue
Albion, NY 14411

Phone: 585-589-0055
Fax: 585-589-1501

RESIDENTIAL &
DETOX SERVICES

424 East Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020

Phone: 585-343-8330
Fax: 585-815-1815

GENESEE PREVENTION &
THE RECOVERY STATION

5256 Clinton Street Road
Batavia, NY, 14020

Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: 585-815-5248

The path to recovery begins here. Prevention. Treatment. Recovery. Support.