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30th Anniversary of Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico

Free Problem Gambling Recovery App Now Available in NM

Jul 9, 2026 | Problem Gambling, RGANM In The News, Webinars

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM) is proud to announce that RecoverMe, an evidence-based digital recovery app for problem gambling, is now available free of charge to all New Mexico residents. 

A July 27, 2026 webinar is available for treatment providers. See registration information below. Those interested in using the app can download it now.

By using the exclusive access code NM100, New Mexicans can unlock full premium access to RecoverMe’s recovery tools and begin their journey toward healthier gambling behaviors and long-term recovery. The app combines evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, self-guided recovery sessions, and real-time support designed specifically for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

A New Resource for Problem Gambling Recovery

Problem gambling affects thousands of individuals and families across New Mexico. Recovery often requires ongoing support, especially during the time between counseling appointments or outside normal clinic hours. RecoverMe was developed to provide that support whenever it is needed.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, RecoverMe allows users to work through guided recovery exercises at their own pace in a private, confidential environment. Features include:

  • Daily recovery check-ins
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules
  • Mindfulness and stress-management exercises
  • SOS tools for managing gambling urges and cravings
  • Progress tracking and accountability tools
  • Moderated peer support features

These evidence-based tools are designed to complement professional treatment while also serving as an accessible resource for individuals seeking additional support on their own.

Supporting Responsible Gaming Across New Mexico

RGANM President Shannon Dictson says RecoverMe expands the organization’s long-standing commitment to responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention.

“The RecoverMe app adds another tool to the suite of responsible gaming services provided by the Association, including educational materials, free treatment and counseling services, as well as continuing education on problem gambling treatment for therapists. In addition, every employee at every tribal member casino is required to take an annual class in recognizing problem gambling behaviors so that patrons can receive information and assistance.”

RecoverMe joins RGANM’s existing resources that help connect New Mexicans with education, prevention programs, treatment referrals, and recovery support throughout the state.

Developed by Clinical Experts

RecoverMe was created by clinicians with extensive experience treating gambling disorder and designed alongside individuals with lived experience in recovery.

Dr. Tejus Patel, co-founder of RecoverMe, explains the goal behind the platform: “As a doctor I know that each patient deserves the best care but has a different set of needs, so we built this app to provide problem gamblers with numerous sessions and tools that allow them to work at their own pace in the privacy of their own home. What that looks like is support that is available 24 hours a day, not just during a clinic’s business hours. Discreet and private therapy, fitting into real lives without stigma. Grounded in research, built with clinical expertise and lived experience.”

Co-founder Dr. Adil Nayeem added: “One stat we are especially proud of, when surveyed, 92% of RecoverMe users said they would recommend the app to a friend, family member, or loved one. That level of trust is not something we take lightly.”

Digital recovery tools like RecoverMe help lower barriers to care, extend access to evidence-based treatment, and provide support during the moments people need it most.

Free CEU Webinar for Treatment Providers

RGANM is also inviting behavioral health professionals, gambling treatment providers, counselors, social workers, peer support specialists, and other clinicians to attend a free one-hour Continuing Education (CEU) webinar introducing RecoverMe and its role in gambling disorder treatment.

The webinar will explore how digital recovery tools can extend therapeutic support beyond scheduled counseling sessions while improving client engagement between appointments.

Attend our Launch Webinar

Date: July 27, 2026

Cost: Free

Continuing Education Credit: 1 CEU

During the webinar, participants will learn:

  • The evidence supporting RecoverMe’s clinical approach
  • How digital therapeutics can complement traditional gambling treatment
  • Best practices for integrating the app into existing treatment plans
  • Strategies for increasing client engagement between counseling sessions
  • How New Mexico clients can receive complimentary premium access through RGANM

Register for the Free CEU Webinar:

Free Access for All New Mexicans

As part of this initiative, RGANM is providing free premium access to RecoverMe for all New Mexico residents.

Simply download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and enter the exclusive access code:

NM100

RecoverMe offers confidential, evidence-based support for anyone looking to reduce or overcome gambling-related harm. Whether someone is just beginning their recovery journey or receiving professional treatment, the app provides tools that encourage healthy habits, build resilience, and support long-term recovery.

About the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM) is a collaboration of many of New Mexico’s Native American-owned casinos that work together to promote responsible gaming and increase awareness of problem gambling resources available throughout the state. Founded in 1996, RGANM is celebrating 30 years of service, providing education, prevention, treatment resources, and recovery support to New Mexicans affected by problem gambling.

About RecoverMe

Founded in 2018, RecoverMe is a digital health platform with a mission to make evidence-based support for people experiencing gambling-related harm as accessible as possible. Through guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness exercises, daily recovery tracking, and crisis intervention tools, RecoverMe empowers individuals to build healthier habits and achieve lasting recovery—anytime, anywhere.

Free Money Management Workshops This July: Take Control of Your Financial Future!

Jun 27, 2025 | Webinars

Are you ready to gain valuable skills to better manage your money? PeopleWorks-NM, with vital funding from the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico and Sandia Casino Responsible Gaming, is thrilled to announce a series of FREE Online Money Management Workshops this July!

These engaging workshops are designed to help you understand your finances better, manage debt, and improve your credit health. Whether you’re looking to track your spending or navigate financial recovery, these classes offer practical strategies in a supportive environment.

 

Don't wait! Secure your spot in these FREE workshops today:

These engaging workshops are designed to help you understand your finances better, manage debt, and improve your credit health. Whether you’re looking to track your spending or navigate financial recovery, these classes offer practical strategies in a supportive environment.

REGISTER FOR FREE MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASSES HERE!

Meet Your Expert Presenter: All workshops are taught by Dawn Esquibel, a Bank Vice President and Financial Services Professional with over 5 years of experience teaching financial classes. Dawn is known for her interactive approach, welcoming all questions and ensuring a comfortable learning experience.

Workshop Details & Topics – Mark Your Calendars! While we recommend attending all three, you’re welcome to pick and choose the topics most relevant to you. All sessions are held via Zoom, and you’ll receive the link from [email protected] closer to each class date. 

 

  • July 7th, 6:30 PM MDT: Tracking it Down – Where Does Your Money Go?
    • TOPIC: Understanding Your Income and Expenses. Learn how to pinpoint where your money is really going and create a solid foundation for your financial plan.
  • July 14th, 6:30 PM MDT: Too Much Month, Not Enough Money?
    • TOPIC: Managing Debt. Discover effective strategies to tackle debt and free up more of your income.
  • July 21st, 6:30 PM MDT: Does Your Credit Need Medical Attention?
    • TOPIC: Strategies for Financial Recovery. Get insights into improving your credit and setting yourself on a path to financial stability.

Why Attend?

  • Absolutely FREE of Charge!
  • Expert guidance from a seasoned Financial Services Professional.
  • Practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately.
  • Interactive sessions with opportunities for Q&A.
  • Attendees will be entered to win a $15 or $25 Amazon gift card! (Gambling topics won’t be discussed unless a participant wishes to do so.)

How to Register: Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

Questions? We’re Here to Help! If you have any questions or experience issues with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to PeopleWorks-NM.

PeopleWorks-NM 1005 21st St SE Ste B Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to empower yourself with vital money management skills. Register now and take the first step towards a more secure financial future!

 

2022 RGANM Webinar Series

Feb 18, 2022 | Webinars

Problem gambling, more often than we would like to think, lies underneath what some of our clients present with at intake.  Moreover, most clinicians, doctors, emergency room physicians, and urgent care providers don’t screen for gambling disorders and clients are only too happy to keep their gambling disorder a secret, probably because of the strong shame and stigma that having it often causes.

The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM), now in its 27th year of advocating for responsible gaming and leading the fight against problem gambling, is offering the 25th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling in a virtual format.  The RGANM Annual conference is the largest and longest-standing conference on problem gambling in the Southwest. Launched in 1998, the RGANM Annual Conference brings together compelling speakers and experts from across the country and around the world and provides opportunities to learn from colleagues in the field.

Problem gambling affects every community in our state and can cripple the lives not only of problem gamblers themselves, but of their families and friends as well.  Since it is a hidden addiction, it requires skills and knowledge to unearth and effectively treat.  This year’s conference sessions will highlight some of the tools and resources available for effective gambling disorder treatment and recovery and offer information on innovative treatment topics that affect your work.

Each webinar, held March through August 2022, will be 2 hours in duration and, if all are attended, will provide a total of 12 gambling-specific CEU hours, which will also count for Ethics CEUs.  The conference webinar lineup is as follows:

  1. March 18th, 11am-1pm: Jeff Marrotta, PhD

“The Impacts of COVID-19 on Changes to Gambling and Other Behaviors with Addiction Risk: Clinical and Ethical Considerations”

Registration Link: https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtz4pHZmQjCAwFSuexZ5OA

  1. April 22nd, 11am-1pm: Heather Gray, PhD and “Catherine” (a recovering gambler)

“Treatment Implications of Expanded Gambling: Insights from Research and Lived Experience”

Registration Link:

https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bsKkjkDXR9qLjfFlcOoMfA 

  1. May 20, 11am-1pm: Jon Grant, PhD

“The Brain and How We Use That Information for Treatment”

Registration Link:

https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oiDQ8QJlSw-SRh3uac8Msw

  1. June 17, 11am-1pm: Chris Anderson, LMFT

“Working From the Inside Out: Live Supervision Session on Problem Gambling”

Registration Link:

https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k76rGhH8Sq2wVl14g3Ymrw

  1. July 15, 11am-1pm: Speaker and Topic To Be Announced

Registration Link:

https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j4_Pebl0QZG2QtlS-a7ouw

  1. August 12, 11am-1pm: Sarah Nelson, PhD

“Findings from Athletes and Gambling Study”

Registration Link:

https://theevolutiongroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CId1Z5-eRBSCF5_Ywcuwtg

Important: In order to attend the webinar series and receive CEUS, participants will have to:

1) Be registered

2) Attend the entire session

3) Fill out a session survey afterwards and answer ethics questions relating to the material taught.

CEU certificates will be emailed to participants email addresses within 5 business days following completion of the post webinar series.

July 16, 2021 Webinar: Sports Betting in the US

Jun 16, 2021 | Webinars

The 11th problem gambling webinar in the series from the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico continues on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 11am-12:30pm MDT. Ethics Session III: Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports Betting in the U.S. is the third of a four-part series on ethics and problem gambling. Also, please mark your calendar for the final ethics session, August 13 from 11am-12:30pm MDT; an invitation for that registration will be sent in mid-July.
Recent Federal legislative changes in the United States have led some states to liberalize gambling regulations and allow sports betting, with many other states to follow. Though we have very little evidence about sports betting in the US, primarily because of the newness of the market, there are lessons we can learn about what we might expect in this emerging market from recent international work on online sports betting, research on daily fantasy sports in the US, and research on treatment system implication of gambling expansion.
The first half of this webinar reviews the emerging literature on sports gambling and its relation to gambling-related problems. We’ll discuss recent work examining the actual play patterns of subscribers to online sports gambling and daily fantasy sports betting.
The second half of the webinar will address the potential treatment system implications of gambling expansion, including potential treatment gaps related to demand and capacity, and how to assess and address them.
Our presenters will be Dr. Sarah E. Nelson, Ph.D., the Director of Research at the Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Heather Gray, Ph.D., the Director of Academic Affairs at the Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, and an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs for each session (counselors and social workers). Attendance is free but registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register.

June 11, 2021 Webinar: Embodying Ethics

May 20, 2021 | Webinars

Registration is open for the next in the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico webinar series. The problem gambling webinar series from RGANM continues on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 11am-12:30pm MDT. This is the second of a four-part series on ethics and problem gambling. Please mark your calendar for the other dates: July 16 and August 13; each session will be 11am-12:30pm MDT.
When we embody what we learn, that’s when it sinks in. This webinar, “Embodying Ethics: Gambling, Trauma, and Music?!” takes us on the ethics path using case studies of gambling clients, their partners, and families, and utilizes breathing and music to anchor in what we will learn.
Our presenter will be Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGCII-BACC.
Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs for each session (counselors and social workers). If you attend all 4, you’ll receive 6 CEUs. You do not, of course, have to attend all sessions.
Attendance is free but registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register.

May 21st Webinar: Registration Open for New Mexico Treatment Providers

May 4, 2021 | Webinars

The problem gambling webinar series from the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico continues on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 11am-12:30 pm MDT. This is the first of a four-part series on ethics and problem gambling. Please mark your calendar for the other dates: June 11, July 16, and August 13; each session will be 11am-12:30 pm MDT.

When we embody what we learn, that’s when it sinks in. This webinar, “Embodying Ethics: Gambling, Trauma, and Music?!” takes us on the ethics path using case studies of gambling clients, their partners, and families, and utilizes breathing and music to anchor in what we will learn.

Our presenter will be Daniel Blackwood, LPCC, ICGCII-BACC.

Attendees will earn 1.5 gambling-specific CEUs for each session (counselors and social workers). If you attend all 4, you’ll receive 6 CEUs. You do not, of course, have to attend all sessions.

Attendance is free but registration is required and space is limited.

Click here to register.

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