Hamilton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2017 -- The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey's (CCGNJ) recent commercial spot has been nominated for an Emmy award. The commercial, titled "Know Someone in Over Their Head?", was chosen over several hundred other entries in the Mid-Atlantic region, which covers Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and all of New Jersey.
The message is intended to reach people who are struggling with their gambling addiction. The commercial depicts a man trapped in a box that is rapidly filling with water, while a woman on the other side watches in distress. At the end of the 15-second ad spot, a hand is shown pulling the man out of the water, showing that there is hope for recovery from his addiction.
"Our goal is to show others that even if someone feels overwhelmed by a gambling addiction, help is only a hand's reach away," CCGNJ Executive Director Neva Pryor stated. "We are here 24/7 to provide help and support to those who need it."
In addition to the commercial, the CCGNJ spreads its message of support, treatment and hope across the state of New Jersey with billboards that display their 24/7 confidential hotline number, 800-GAMBLER. The hotline number also appears on casino gambling brochures and billboards in Atlantic City and other areas. Furthermore, the CCGNJ is a highly visible participant in public awareness and advocacy events.
Whether someone is struggling with sports betting or racetrack wagering in Monmouth, NJ, the CCGNJ is prepared to help. They offer a wide range of educational resources to New Jersey residents and connect problem gamblers and their loved ones with resources for outreach, intervention, treatment and prevention.
Interested parties can find out more information about the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and their mission to provide support, treatment and hope for problem gamblers by calling them at 800-GAMBLER and visiting online at http://www.800gambler.org/.
About The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to helping individuals seek help for their disordered gambling problem, and for concerned friends and loved ones to confidentially express their concerns about someone close to them. Their 24/7 hotline is 800-GAMBLER. The Council also works to train professionals in the fields of gambling addiction and recovery.
For more information, please visit http://www.800gambler.org.