Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services. Our team offers personalized support, including options to quit, take a break, assist loved ones, or enroll in self-exclusion programs. Whether you’re seeking gambling treatment or other forms of support, our services are tailored to fit your unique situation.
Just like with alcohol and drugs, early exposure to gambling can increase the addiction potential for young and developing brains.
Unlike with alcohol and drugs, parents, other caring adults, and kids and teens are often unaware of the potential risks when young people gamble.
How are young people gambling?
While some young people gamble traditionally (e.g., cards, dice, lottery), many engage in activities that may not even be recognized as gambling, such as:
- Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)
- Sports Wagering
- Skins Betting
- Video Games
- Loot Boxes
- eSports Betting
Did You Know?
Youth and young adults are 2–4 times more likely to develop a gambling disorder compared to adults due to brain development, gambling access, and low risk awareness.
Here’s How We Help:
Education Workshops
We offer free sessions or workshops for parents, schools, teens, or community groups. These sessions outline the risks of underage gambling and provide helpful resources and tools.
Gambling Counseling
Our counseling services use technology to make help accessible. Watch this short video to learn more.
Teen Problem Gambling Prevention Volunteer Group
Teens can join our volunteer group to make a difference in their communities.
Meet The Team:
Elisa Albarran
CounselorElisa Albarran
Provides gambling counseling services in English and Spanish.
Debra Bobo
Peer Recovery SpecialistDebra Bobo
Provides guidance and support around early recovery issues.
Tashia-Marie Mauch
CounselorTashia-Marie Mauch
Provides counseling for gambling and other addictive disorders.
Nina Naus
CounselorNina Naus
Provides Gambling Counseling Services to adults and youth.
Jesus Rivera
CounselorJesus Rivera
Provides Gambling individual and group counseling services.
Christina Romasanta
CounselorChristina Romasanta
Provides Gambling Counseling Services.
Heather Shaver
Gambling Services SupervisorHeather Shaver
Provides Counseling Services and Supervises Gambling Counselors.
Elizabeth Thielen, LPC, PCGC, ICGC-II
Senior DirectorElizabeth Thielen, LPC, PCGC, ICGC-II
A certified gambling counselor and public speaker on the subject, Elizabeth heads up an incredible team of counselors and outreach specialists.
Kentay Varnell
Gambling Outreach SpecialistKentay Varnell
Kentay provides resource materials and outreach.
Alexis Warden
CounselorAlexis Warden
Provides gambling counseling services for adults and youth.
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