A new year brings fresh goals, hopeful energy, and a chance to build healthy habits. In New York State, changing trends in gambling have also sparked important conversations about prevention, especially when it comes to youth. One of the most positive trends is the growing focus on education, connection, and community support to help young … New Year, New Choices: Preventing Youth Gambling in New York
The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and togetherness. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring excitement and meaning to young people’s lives through thoughtful gifts. As families and friends gather to celebrate, the spirit of giving shines bright. While choosing the perfect gift, it’s important to remember how our choices can shape the … Empowering Healthy Gift Choices for Youth This Holiday Season
Every November, we celebrate Veterans and Military Families Awareness Month. This is a time to honor those who have served and to recognize the powerful influence they have on their communities. Veterans are admired for their courage, discipline, and leadership. These same qualities make them especially impactful as role models for young people. This month, we … Veterans Leading the Way: Inspiring Youth Toward Healthy Choices and Away from Gambling
Technology has opened the door to an exciting new world of learning for today’s youth. Students now have access to information and tools that can help them make smarter choices, build stronger skills, and create a healthier future. But with these opportunities come challenges, especially as young people are often targeted by media messages, including … The Power of Learning in a Digital Age
September is Recovery Month, a time to honor the strength of individuals who are healing from addiction, including young people. While gambling is often seen as an adult issue, it’s important to recognize how youth are also exposed to gambling behaviors. Whether it’s through video games with loot boxes, fantasy sports, scratch-off tickets, raffles, or … Welcome to Recovery Month!
A new school year is the perfect time to make choices that help you grow, stay healthy, and feel good about yourself. As you get ready for school, sports, and new experiences, it’s important to think about healthy choices that’ll help you succeed not just in the classroom, but in life. One smart and positive … Choosing Not to Gamble: A Smart Choice for a Great School Year
Gambling isn’t just something you see in movies or casinos. For a lot of teens, especially Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color (BIPOC), it’s already part of everyday life. Let’s Be Real Whether it’s playing cards for money, buying lottery tickets, betting on sports, or even spending money on in-game loot boxes and raffles … Real Talk for BIPOC Youth and Their Advocates
Who you spend your time with can make a big difference. The people you include, invite, and support are key to preventing risky choices like gambling. This is especially true in moments when things could get challenging. Therefore, inclusion is prevention. If you’re a teen in New York, chances are you know someone who’s gambled. This … Inclusion Is Prevention
In May, the New York Council on Problem Gambling is focusing empowering individuals in need through voluntary self-exclusion. Empowerment is vital for individuals to make the best choices regarding gambling behavior, including youth to decide not to gamble. Therefore, we can all play a part in empowering youth to make their own decision not to … Empowering Youth to Choose a Gambling-Free Future
