A Tradition of Caring Since 1862

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK

If you or someone you love has a gambling problem call gambling
recovery today. Life's too short to gamble away.

Click Here for a Gambling Addiction Self Assessment

What is the Gambling Recovery Program?
The Gambling Recovery Program at Jewish Family Service offers treatment for the problem or compulsive gambler as well as their family.  We provide individual therapy for the gambler  and spouse, group therapy for the gambler (with other recovering gamblers), family and couple therapy to rebuild relationships that have been damaged by the gambling.

Additional diagnostic and treatment intervention includes vocational counseling, psychiatric consultation, financial counseling, crisis intervention and more.

The Gambling Recovery program has a working relationship with Gamblers Anonymous, Gam-Anon, and the New York Council on Problem Gambling to provide comprehensive services.

Licensed by: New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
Affiliated with the New York Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.

Am I eligible For Help?
The Gambling Recovery Program offers treatment for anyone who is affected by problem or compulsive gambling.  This includes family members and friends.  We serve any resident of Western New York, regardless of sex, race, or religious orientation.

Gambling Recovery Program Philosophy
Compulsive gambling is an illness.  If untreated, it can destroy one's life; dissolve families, cause financial devastation, legal consequences, and or job loss, and may even end in suicide.

Our mission is to help individuals with gambling problems overcome this addiction and return to a healthy lifestyle.

What Does Gambling Recovery Program Provide
The Gambling Recovery Program provides assessment and treatment for all teens, adults, and seniors with gambling related addictions.  We can help you deal with the following problems related to gambling addictions:

  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Marital conflict
  • Substance abuse
  • Job difficulties or loss
  • Domestic violence
  • Legal concerns
  • Financial debt
  • Children's behavior problems at home and at school

Gambling Recovery Program Staff
Gambling Recovery Program staff are the only therapists in Western New York area to specialize in treating compulsive and problem gambling, and work full-time with gamblers and their families.

Fee Policy
Most insurance carriers cover our services. We also offer affordable sliding fees based on income, family size, and debts, for those who do not have insurance.  If you have a gambling problem in your family, please call; treatment is affordable.

Convenient locations throughout Erie and Niagara Counties
Don't wait for problems to get too big for you to handle.

Call us today!  Our services are available by appointment at:

Jewish Family Service
70 Barker St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
1-800-213-2304
716-883-1914
716-883-7636 Fax

Additional Resources:

Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous

Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County
70 Barker Street Buffalo, New York 14209
716-883-1914 * 716-883-7637 Fax
E-mail: Generalinfo@jfsbuffalo.org