S2 E16: Amanda Quintana & Colleen Jones on Problem Gambling and Utilizing Technology in Human Services

On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Amanda Quintana & Colleen Jones, hosts of The Hidden Addiction Podcast about their work to address problem gambling, utilizing innovation & technology in human services, and connecting individuals with care. 

 

Amanda Quintana works as a Program Manager for the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center in New York State. She is passionate about providing support and resources to those in need and working to raise awareness of gambling addiction. 

 

Colleen Jones is a Program Manager for the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center in New York State. In her role she works to connect clients who have been negatively impacted by problem gambling to services and supports. 

 

TRIGGER WARNING: Problem and disordered gambling is discussed in throughout this conversation. 

 

NCPG 24 Hour Confidential National Hotline: 1-800-522-4700

New York Council on Problem Gambling: NYProblemGambling.org

National Council on Problem Gambling: https://www.ncpgambling.org/

National Council on Problem Gambling, Virginia: https://www.ncpgambling.org/state/virginia/

Gam-Anon: https://www.gam-anon.org/

Mind Ride: https://mindrideny.com/

 

Podcasts Mentioned

The Hidden Addiction Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/midhudsonpgrc/

ALL IN The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://endgamblingharm.com/all-in/

FALL IN The The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans: https://endgamblingharm.com/fall-in/

The Broke Girl Society Podcast: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/

The Ambitious Addicts Podcast: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/

The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.