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The Council on Addiction Recovery Education Services is reaching out to a local need—problem gambling. The CARE is a division of the Cattaraugus County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, who recently approached Mellon & Co. to design a website to help people with gambling addictions. The website, “itsherenow.org,” is now live, and features a variety of statistics and resources for those in need of help, as well as others affected by the addiction. “Itsherenow.org” describes the various states of gambling addictions, including problem gambling, which the CCASA defines as gambling behavior that, “Causes disruptions in any major area of one’s life: psychological, physical, social or vocational.” The Council on Addiction Recovery Education Services seeks to help people with these behaviors by informing them on both the conditions they have, and how to get help. One of the site’s sections is a “Facts,” page, that links to various sub-pages, which include “Definitions,” “Signs,” “Effects,” “Youth Gambling,” and “How to Get Help,” pages. There is also a contact number listed on every main page of the site. Other site sections include pages dedicated to “Educators,” “Parents and Adults,” “Teens,” “Kids,” and a “Media Section.” These pages include lots of useful information for all ages. The page is designed and maintained by Mellon & Co. Working out of offices in Olean and Ellicottville, Mellon & Co. is a Marketing and Communications company that specializes in marketing, web-design, and technical services. Mellon & Co. is also a member of the Olean, Ellicottville, and Salamanca Chambers of Commerce.