named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bureau of Prevention and Special Programs
Implements prevention initiatives and targeted outreach programs to reduce the incidence of problem gambling, with a focus on special populations.
Bureau of Training and Marketing/Communications
Offers training tools and educational resources for healthcare professionals and stakeholders to improve identification and treatment of gambling-related disorders.
Bureau of Treatment & Recovery
Provides support and resources for individuals recovering from problem gambling, including coordination with treatment providers and recovery programs across New York State.
Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs)
Regional centers across New York State providing localized support, outreach, and recovery services including peer programs and team leadership in Central, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Northeast, NYC, and Western regions.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 5 activities
- Advocacy for problem gambling awareness and support servicesIncreases public awareness about problem and disordered gambling and advocates for quality support services and treatment for individuals affected by gambling. Participates in national observances such as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Recovery Month to promote awareness and recovery.
- Industry collaboration for problem gambling awarenessAssists gaming industry and business leaders in developing problem gambling awareness programs for employees and customers, promoting responsible gambling practices.
- Research to identify problem gambling needsConducts and supports research activities to identify and document areas of need related to problem gambling, informing program development and policy advocacy.
- Support for gambling disorder screening initiativesProvides a Screening Day Toolkit with planning guides, promotional materials, and resources to help organizations host gambling disorder screening events. Encourages widespread screening to identify problem gambling behaviors early.
- Youth and family-focused problem gambling prevention programsImplements the YOU Decide NY project and provides Talk2Kids resources to prevent underage gambling by empowering youth and supporting parents in having preventive conversations. Offers educational tools like Mind Ride to explain the neurological impacts of gambling.
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Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
- Annual conference on problem gambling prevention and recoveryPlans, organizes, and hosts an annual conference in Albany, NY, focused on problem gambling prevention, treatment, recovery, and community support. Features keynote presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities to share evidence-based practices and highlight innovative strategies and partnerships.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Professional training and clinical supervision for problem gambling treatment providersProvides professional training, clinical supervision, and continuing education for treatment providers, prevention specialists, and gaming industry employees in New York State. Offers live webinars, self-paced courses, and regular supervision calls and sessions to build workforce capacity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distribution of educational resources on problem gamblingProduces and disseminates a wide range of educational materials including printable resources, infographics, ebooks, videos, PSAs, and toolkits such as the Know The Odds Palm Card, Family Toolkit, and Close Connections series. Offers resources through the KnowTheOdds online hub and provides hard copies upon request.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.02M
Contributions & grants$6.96M99%
Program service revenue$7K0%
Investment income$44K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$7.00M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.54M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.76M
Cash$1.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.70M
Net assets$58K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE HADDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $152K |
| MARIANGELA MILEA | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $133K |
| JAMES J MANEY | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $100K |
board members · 16
- CESAR A SOSA — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER J ASSINI — DIRECTOR
- EDELGARD WULFERT — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- GLORIA BLOCK — SECRETARY
- HUGH ZUBER — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA L MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- JOAN CYBULSKI — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BARBERA — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE M WEST — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE WAITE — DIRECTOR
- MARA MENDICINO — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN CORBETT — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- MELERENA BACK — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SLAVETT — TREASURER
- REID MCCAULEY — DIRECTOR
- STEVE BLOCK — PRESIDENT
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance Partner — Recognizes and supports Gambling Disorder Screening Day, an initiative established by this organization to promote routine screening for gambling disorder.
- Friends of Recovery – New York State Partner — Lists FOR-NY as a resource partner supporting recovery from addiction, including problem gambling.
- GAMFin Partner — Refers individuals to GAMFin for free financial counseling services tailored to those affected by problem gambling.
- Gam-Anon Partner — Partners with Gam-Anon by linking to its meeting directory for peer support recovery services across New York State.
- Gam-Anon Partner — Provides Gam-Anon as a support resource for families and loved ones affected by someone else's gambling.
- Gamblers Anonymous Partner — Partners with Gamblers Anonymous by linking to its national and New York City meeting directories for peer-led recovery support.
- Gamblers Anonymous Partner — Provides Gamblers Anonymous as a recovery resource for individuals with gambling problems.
- NYS OASAS Government — Collaborates with NYS OASAS to meet state credentialing requirements for CASAC and CPP professionals.
- NYS OASAS Government — Collaborates with NYS OASAS to promote the HOPEline and provide access to state-supported resources for problem gambling.
- NYS OASAS Government — Collaborates with NYS OASAS to promote the HOPEline as a 24/7 support resource for problem gambling.
- NYS OASAS Government — Collaborates with NYS OASAS to provide state-approved screening tools, treatment resources, and operates within the state's problem gambling service framework.
- NYS OASAS Partner — Collaborates on Problem Gambling Awareness Month initiatives and public outreach campaigns.
- NYS OASAS HOPEline Partner — Partner service providing 24/7 support for individuals affected by problem gambling.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – New York State Partner — Lists NAMI-NYS as a resource partner for mental health and problem gambling support.
- New York State Education Department Government — Recognized by the State Board for Social Work and the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education.
- New York State Gaming Commission Partner — Collaborates on Problem Gambling Awareness Month to promote awareness and prevention of gambling-related harms.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Primary funder and governmental partner supporting NYCPG's programs and operations
- Office of Addiction Supports and Services Government — Primary funder and governmental affiliate supporting NYCPG's operations and initiatives.
- Problem Gambling Resource Center Partner — Collaborates with the Problem Gambling Resource Center to support screening and treatment referrals for problem gambling.
- Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers Partner — Works with Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers to expand access to treatment through a network of private practitioners.
- SMART Recovery Partner — Partners with SMART Recovery by providing access to its online meeting resources for evidence-based, non-12-step recovery options.
- Smart Recovery Partner — Offers Smart Recovery as a resource for non-12-step, evidence-based recovery support for problem gambling.
- partnering organizations Partner — Collaborates with partnering organizations during Problem Gambling Awareness Month to distribute awareness materials.
- professionals and organizations across NYS Partner — Partners with professionals and organizations across New York State during Recovery Month to promote recovery from gambling problems.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building Through Professional Trainingmethodology: capacity_building_through_professional_trainingBy delivering expert-led, credential-aligned training and supervision, the organization strengthens the problem gambling treatment workforce and improves client care, because building professional capacity ensures sustainable, high-quality service delivery.
- Public Health Approach to Gambling Harmmethodology: public_health_approach_to_gambling_harmBy treating problem gambling as a public health issue, the organization improves access to care, strengthens prevention, and reduces harms through coordinated awareness, screening, and treatment initiatives, because a systemic public health framework addresses both individual and community-level factors.
- Stigma Reduction Through Educationmethodology: stigma_reduction_through_educationBy educating the public and professionals about problem gambling and its warning signs, the organization increases help-seeking behavior and early intervention, because reducing stigma removes psychological barriers to treatment.
- Universal Screening for Early Interventionmethodology: universal_screeningBy promoting widespread screening for problem gambling, the organization enables early identification and treatment access, because early intervention prevents escalation of harms and increases recovery success rates.
- Youth Empowerment and Community Preventionmethodology: youth_empowerment_and_community_preventionBy empowering youth to make healthy choices and mobilizing communities to restrict access, the organization prevents youth gambling, because combining education with environmental change reduces initiation and exposure.