Help leaving domestic violence in Wyoming
We've found 13 places in Wyoming for people leaving an abuser, mostly in Laramie, Cheyenne and Casper, and 10 that serve the whole state. Our volunteers haven't confirmed these yet, so a quick call ahead is worth it. Most of them help with legal help (4), safety & protection (4) and benefits & cash (4).
Places in Wyoming
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Statewide coalition for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Runs a legal program that represents survivors in housing, family law, employment, immigration, and privacy matters, and keeps a directory of every local shelter and crisis line in Wyoming.
Wyoming 211
Free, confidential referral line that connects anyone in Wyoming to food, rent and utility help, housing, job training, and mental health support. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to be matched with a Community Resource Specialist.
Legal Aid of Wyoming
Federally funded nonprofit law firm giving free civil legal help to low-income Wyoming residents, with offices in Cheyenne, Casper, Lander, and Gillette. Apply by phone or online.
Wyoming SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Food benefits for low-income Wyoming households. Wyoming uses a paper application that can be dropped at any local DFS office, mailed, faxed, or emailed, followed by a phone interview.
Wyoming Medicaid
Health coverage for low-income and medically needy Wyoming residents, including Kid Care CHIP. Apply or renew online through the WES portal, by phone, or with a paper application.
Vital Records Services
State office that issues certified Wyoming birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Located in the Hathaway Building in Cheyenne; Friday visits are by appointment only.
Driver Services Program
Issues Wyoming driver licenses and state ID cards. Renewals, duplicates, address changes, and office appointments can be done through a oneWYO account linked to Login.gov; first-time cards require an office visit with identity documents.
SAFE Project
Albany County's domestic and sexual violence program. Emergency shelter that accepts children and pets, 24-hour crisis line, protection order help, court and hospital accompaniment, groceries, and emergency financial aid, all free and confidential.
Safehouse Services
Cheyenne's domestic violence shelter and advocacy program. Staffs a 24-hour crisis line, helps file protection orders, runs support groups, and does safety planning for individuals and families leaving abuse.
Self Help Center
Natrona County's victim services agency for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse. Operates a 30-day emergency Safe House, walk-in advocacy every morning, counseling, and hospital accompaniment.
Climb Wyoming
Free job training for low-income single mothers with offices in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs, and Jackson. Includes industry-specific training, mental health support, employer matching, and help getting connected to food, housing, childcare, and legal services.
Enroll Wyoming
Free Navigator help signing up for Wyoming Medicaid, Kid Care CHIP, or a Health Insurance Marketplace plan. Navigators meet in person or online and can explain Native Coverage options for American Indian residents.
Cheyenne Workforce Center
One of 18 state Workforce Centers with free help on resumes, job searches, skill building, and career changes. Casper (444 W Collins Dr #1100, 307-234-4591) and Laramie (3817 Beech Street #100, 307-742-2153) have centers too.
National lines that work in Wyoming
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates connect you to local shelters and legal help.