Help in Wyoming
For people starting over after prison, foster care, treatment, homelessness, abuse, or trafficking
We've verified 21 places in Wyoming, most of them in Cheyenne, Casper and Laramie, plus 15 that serve the whole state. The most help we've found here is for people after prison or jail (15) and after treatment and in recovery (13).
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.
Uprising
Wyoming anti-trafficking organization based in Sheridan that does outreach, education, and youth programs and connects victims with resources. For immediate help it routes people to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
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.
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.
National lines that work in Wyoming
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral for substance use and mental health. Finds local programs that take your insurance or none.
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 Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for survivors of trafficking and people who suspect it. Connects to vetted local services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates connect you to local shelters and legal help.
Start right where you are
Each program has a step-by-step checklist for the first 72 hours, 30 days, and 90 days, so you always know your next step.