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Adoption

Adoption and access to adoption records-307-777-3570

Child Abuse and Neglect

Department of Family Services—350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756  http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/
DFS provides child abuse investigations.  Wyoming definition of abuse means inflicting or causing physical or mental injury, harm of imminent danger to the physical or mental health or welfare of a child other than by accidental means, including abandonment, excessive or unreasonable corporal punishment, malnutrition or substantial risk thereof by reason of intentional or unintentional neglect, and the commission or allowing the commission of a sexual offense against a child.

Child Care

Department of Family Services—350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756   
List of licensed daycare and providers throughout Uinta.

Evanston Child Development Center—336 Summit Street 307-789-7040 Provides pre-school and childcare services.  Licensed daycare for children ages infant to 12 years of age. 

Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association-Evanston 307-789-7384
Offers educational, therapeutic, and supportive assistance services for young children and their families of disabled children up to five years of age.  Preschool program (ages 3 - 5) includes private pay, Head Start and DD.

Child Support Services

Child Support Enforcement- 307-789-8187
Enforcement of Child Support benefits-can assist in locating the non-custodial parent, establish paternity of the child, seek a court order for child support and medical payments, request that another state establish or collect child support, review court orders, take action to collect child support, enforce medical support orders, and enforce spousal support.

Clothing Resources

Aspen Grove Baptist ChurchThe Clothes closet 307-789-3295
Used clothes for families and individuals. 
Tuesday—Friday 9:30 am—12:00 pm and Wednesday 6:00 pm—7:00 pm.

SAFV -  Contact Ambia 307-787-6899

Counseling Services

Cornerstone Behavioral Health-307-789-0715
Provides Mental Health services and substance abuse treatment.  Cornerstone offers aftercare programs, drug screening and testing, a certified school for those who are convicted of driving under the influence.  Additionally, provide adult and adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs working with substance use/abuse.

Frontier Psychological Associates
724 Front Street, Suite 230
Evanston, WY 82930
(307) 789-6773
We provide alcohol and drug assessments and treatment.
Provides clinical, consulting, and educational services in Southwest Wyoming.

Pioneer Counseling Services-307-789-7915 
350 City View Drive, Suite 302 Evanston,  786-2105 303
Community mental health center supported by client fees, city, county and state funding.

Wyoming State Hospital-307-789-3464 
Offers inpatient services for individuals who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness or the effects or mental illness.  There is also and affiliated outpatient program, which provides ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) services to individuals transitioning into the community from and inpatient setting.  At times, PCS works with the outpatient staff in order to obtain medications or psychiatric liaison services. 

Dental Aid

Dr. Dorr Hansen-1-435-472-5556
(Dentures/Orthodontics) approx $295 dentures
48 South Main Helper, UT  84526

Elks Club-307-789-7818 
Will provide assistance with costs of dental exams to qualified individuals.

Wyoming Donated Dental Services-1-877-851-9770
Dentists throughout Wyoming providing comprehensive dental care at no charge to adults because of a serious disability, advanced age, medical problems, or lack of adequate income that cannot pay for needed dental care.

Disability Services

Anna Maria Weston Therapeutic Equipment Center– 1-800-294-1888 
Provides individuals in the State of Wyoming access to a “lending Library” of Adaptive and Therapeutic equipment.

ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens)-307-789-7679 
Provides information regarding local programs for persons with disabilities, parental support groups, monthly activates and related services. 

Bridges Habilitation - 307-789-0664 
Private non-profit provider of services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Evanston Business Leadership Network-307-789-8509
Promotes employment opportunities for residents of Uinta County.  Provides information concerning disability hiring practices.

Evanston Special Olympics-307-789-7679 
Non-profit athletic team for local individuals with developmental disabilities.

Lincoln Uinta County Child Development Association 307-789-7384 Evanston 
Offers educational, therapeutic and supportive assistance services for young children up to five years of age.

Mountain Regional Services-307-789-3710 
Private non-profit provider of services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Protection And Advocacy-307-789-3035 
Protects the rights of individuals with disabilities.  Also provides assistance through the Client Assistance Program, which assists individuals with independent living.

Disability Services Continued

State of Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)- 307-789-2766 Evanston 
Services clients with a physical or mental impairment, which constitutes or results in an impediment to employment.  DVR will pay for testing to determine eligibility and when eligibility has been determined, the following services can be offered through and individual plan: vocational guidance and counseling, assessment of rehabilitation technology, physical restoration, restoration, training, job placement and post-employment services.  Basically, they work with folks to obtain and maintain employment.

UPLIFT Family Outreach Program- 307-778-8686 Cheyenne  232-8944 Casper  1-888-875-4383 Toll Free  Website: www.uplift-wyoming.com 

Provides services for families with children with an emotional or behavioral disorder.  Services offered are Advocacy with Schools, Agencies, and Courts.  Individual Support for Families.  Referral Services.  Parent Support Groups.  Informational Newsletters.  Educational Brochures.  Educational Conferences.  Lending Library

Domestic Abuse, Family Violence & Sexual Abuse

Department of Family Services-350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756  http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/  After office hours call Uinta County  307-783-1000

Adult Protective Services
The goal is to ensure that the safety and basic needs are being met in the least restrictive environment.  Program serves adults that are unable to manage and take care of self without assistance as a result of advanced age or physical or mental disability and is being abused, neglected, abandoned, exploited or intimidated.  Services include casework, home care, day care, health care, homemaker services, emergency shelter, and assistance obtaining guardianship and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

Child Abuse and Neglect
DFS provides child abuse investigations.  Wyoming definition of abuse means inflicting or causing physical or mental injury, harm of imminent danger to the physical or mental health or welfare of a child other than by accidental means, including abandonment, excessive or unreasonable corporal punishment malnutrition or substantial risk thereof by reason of intentional or unintentional neglect, and the commission or allowing the commission of a sexual offense against a child.

Domestic Abuse, Family Violence & Sexual Abuse Continued

Uinta County SAFV Task Force Inc. -SAFV (Sexual Abuse and Family Violence)-789-3628 Evanston 
A comprehensive professional team providing services to adult and juvenile victims of domestic violence.  Services include crisis phone lines, assistance with filing protection and stalking orders, referrals to social services agencies for additional aid, court advocacy, and support group facilitation.  SAFV also runs a crisis shelter, which can be accessed through the crises lines after hours and office staff during hours. 
After office hours call 307-789-7315 or  Hotline 1-800-997-9026 

Education

Cent$ible Nutrition- 307-783-0579 Uinta County
Learn to spend less on food.

Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Environment- 307-789-7194 
Offers Drug use prevention and education curricula, as well as professional community seminars.

Department of Education-307-777-7675
Website: www.k12.wy.us

Job Corps-1-800-442-5627  
Must be at least 16 or must enroll and start classes before age 25.  Provides you with an education and job trade.

Uinta BOCES #1 Education Center-307-789-5742 
Provides a variety of community education programs and resources, including working with local community colleges and universities.

Uinta County Methamphetamine Coalition
A grass roots, non-profit organization providing education to the  citizens of Uinta County on dangers of methamphetamine production, use and addiction. The Uinta County Methamphetamine Coalition/Initiative also provides consulting services to other community groups, concerned citizens, employers and Substance Abuse Counseling organizations as well as support for family members of addicted individuals in the fight against methamphetamine addiction. The Coalition also sponsors/directs an annual Tri-State Methamphetamine Conference in Evanston, Wyoming each September, which is open to the public.  Our Mission Statement: "To promote the prevention of Methamphetamine use and abuse, through education, community awareness and cohesion, with an eye to the future of our children and a Meth free family, community, county, state and country."
  
Uinta County Public Health- 307-789-9203
Uinta  Resources and education regarding communicable disease prevention services.  Parenting classes are offered on a regular basis.

Western Wyoming Community College 307-789-3988 Evanston Outreach  Website: www.wwcc.cc.wy.us 
Offers a variety of community education programs and resources, including college courses

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)- 307-789-8943
Offers breastfeeding classes.

Employment

Department of Family Services-350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756   
POWER (Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities) Program.  POWER is the name of the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Wyoming.  The POWER program is a time limited program which provides cash assistance to individuals or couples with dependent children in working on a plan to become self sufficient through employment, schooling or other resources.  POWER is limited to 60 months in a lifetime.

Evanston Business Leadership Network-307-789-8509 
Promotes employment opportunities for residents of Uinta County.  Provides information concerning disability hiring practices, etc.

SOS Staffing Service-307-789-6317 
Provides Job Sources

Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)- 307-789-2766 Evanston 
Services clients with a physical or mental impairment, which constitutes or results in an impediment to employment.  DVR will pay for testing to determine eligibility and when eligibility has been determined, the following services can be offered through and individual plan: vocational guidance and counseling, assessment of rehabilitation technology, physical restoration, restoration, training, job placement and post-employment services.  Basically, they work with folks to obtain and maintain employment.

Wyoming Work Force Center- 307-789-9802 Evanston 
Provides a resource to individuals working to obtain employment.

Financial Assistance

Evanston Regional Hospital Charity Program- 307-789-3636 
Helps work out payment programs for people with outstanding debts to ERH.

Salvation Army - 307-708-0565 
$150.00 per year per family

Uinta County Human Service- 307-789-7194 
Human services serves the transient, emergency, and elemental needs of families and individuals who qualify for one-time (every two years) financial assistance.  Will provide hotels rooms, food vouchers and bus tickets for transient individuals.  Will provide one-time assistance with rent, food or utilities for people living in Uinta County.  Must fill out a CSGB application for the Uinta County Human Services Emergency Assistance Program.

Food Assistance

Department of Family Services—350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-7915    http://dfsweb.state.wy.us 
Food Stamps and Nutrition— Includes ongoing and emergency food stamps based on financial eligibility with the goal of raising the level s of nutrition among low-income households and provide more nutritious foods for a better diet.  Additionally, the Centsible Nutrition Program is funded through the state this program helps food stamp and eligible food stamp recipients develop new skills and gain knowledge leading to food security through improved nutritional well being and increase ability to manage food resources.  Classes are free through the local Cooperative Extension Service Office.

Evanston Ministerial Association- 307-789-1063, 307-789-5742, 307-789-6359 
Provides emergency funding and assistance for a variety of needs (medicine, rent, utilities, hotel, food vouchers, etc.)

The Lord’s Storehouse (Food Bank)- 307-444-1313  50 Yellow Creek Road, open only on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 am - 9:00 am.
However, emergency services may be available on a case-by-case basis.

SAFV - Contact Ambia 307-787-6899

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)-
307-789-8943 Evanston 
Provides nutrition and breast feeding education for the women and children of Uinta and South Lincoln County.  Offers information (and some funding) related to proper nutrition, healthy foods, breast feeding guidelines, child health screening and health referrals for pregnant or breastfeeding women and their children who are five years of age or younger.

Uinta County Human Service- 307-789-7194 
Human services serves the transient, emergency, and elemental needs of families and individuals who qualify for one-time (every two years) financial assistance.  Will provide hotels rooms, food vouchers and bus tickets for transient individuals.  Will provide one-time assistance with rent, food or utilities for people living in Uinta County.  Must fill out a CSGB application for the Uinta County Human Services Emergency Assistance Program.

Foster Care Service

Department of Family Services-350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756   
 Coordinates foster care services for children placed out of the home.

Health Care Services

Citizens of Uinta Health (COUCH) Grant– 307-789-9203 Evanston
Funded by citizens or Uinta County.  Provides one-time funding for a Doctor appointment to obtain a prescription, necessary surgery or medical procedures.  Funding depends on income level, nature of emergency and availability or funds..  Applications available through Public Health.
  
Citizens of Uinta County Healthcare Trust- 307-789-4453
Assists people in need with costs related to healthcare services.  Applicants must be residents of Uinta County for at least one year prior to the assistance being rendered and applications must be notarized.  Applications available at Public Health Office.

Department of Family Services-350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756  http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/
Offers Equality Care and Kid Care Chip for Adults with Children, Children and Teens, Pregnant Women and Children with Special Health Care Needs.  Programs are based upon income eligibility.

Evanston Regional Hospital Charity Program-307-789-3636 
Helps work out payment programs for people with outstanding debts to ERH

 

Wyoming Cancer Resource Center - 307-789-8771  - cetheridge@uintaeducation.org   dporter@uintaeducation.org   www.educationcenter.org

The Wyoming Cancer Resource Center is committed to assisting Region IV residents throughout their cancer journeys.  Whether you need cancer information, access to no or low cost screening services, diagnostic or treatment information, survivorship support, or programs to improve quality of life for cancer patients, families or friends, we’re here to hold your hand and travel together.To find out about available services, please contact the Wyoming Cancer Resource Center at:

Medicaid (ACS)-1-800-251-1269 
Comprehensive medical services and prescriptions ($2.00 co-pay).  Covers hospitalization, hospice, home health, routine doctor visits.  There is no cost for Medicaid and eligibility is income-based.  If an individual is receiving SSI, they are eligible  for Medicaid.

Medicare-1-877-908-8431 
Individuals qualify for Medicare (parts A and B) 24 months after qualifying for SSDI (disabled, elderly, widower or child of insured individual).  Medicare A will pay for Doctor visits, some home health care and durable medical equipment.  Medicare part B will pay for hospital costs.  Medicare does not provide prescription coverage.  There is a monthly premium deducted form the SSDI check for Medicare parts A and B.  If an individual also qualifies for Medicaid, this will pay the premium.

Uinta County Public Health-307-789-9203 
Resources and education regarding communicable disease prevention services, adult and child immunization for influenza, pneumonia and hepatitis, tuberculosis skin testing, rapid strep throat testing, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing.   Chronic disease prevention and health and wellness efforts.  Additionally, the Nurse-Family Partnership and Best Beginnings provides maternal and child services including prenatal and post-partum home visits conducted by nurses, individual prenatal classes conducted on a case by case basis, breast feeding support and counseling, financial assistance for children with special health care needs, and follow-up care for infants and children who are born into high-risk situations.  Additionally, parenting classes are offered on a regular basis.

University of Utah Hospital-1-801-581-2121
 General number for the U of U hospital and clinics.  Can be transferred to Primary Children’s through this number.

Western Wyoming Family Planning- 307-789-9520 1-800-789-8520 for other communities   
Female initial/annual examinations and lab services, contraceptive services, hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy testing and counseling services provided on a sliding fee scale.  Breast and Cervical Program provides assistance with free or low cost mammograms and annual exams for low-income individuals over fifty years of age (earlier if there is a significant problem).

Wyoming Cares - 866-996-6564  P O Box 2575, Casper, WY 82602-2575
http://www.wyomingcares.org/
Services are provided throughout Wyoming for medical and non-medical needs
Services are provided for infants, children, youth, adults and seniors
Services are provided for needs not addressed by other community programs
Services are provided for residents of Wyoming, including middle income residents
To be eligible for assistance from Wyoming Cares, you must be a United States citizen and a Wyoming resident.  A Wyoming resident is defined as a person living in Wyoming for at least six months.  An application is required for assistance.  All applications must have a professional referral.  An application can be obtained by calling Wyoming Cares.  Once completed, the application is reviewed by the Professional Review Committee on a monthly basis.  Wyoming Cares does not provide case management services.  All correspondence is directed to the referring professional.

Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program-Quitline 1-866-996-7848  www.quitnet.com 
Provides free or low-cost cessation medications, counseling and education to people who are ready to quit smoking or use spit tobacco.

Hearing Services

Lions Club- 307-789-3709
Assistance with hearing aids.

State of Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Amplified telephones for low income 307-261-2172
Wyoming Relay/DVR 1-800-452-1408 or 307-577-0539

Housing Information

Evanston Housing Authority- 307-789-2381
Provides access to specific Low Income Housing as well as Section 8 funding.  The Housing Authority manages a variety of low-income apartments throughout Evanston (including Haw Patch) which individuals can qualify to live.  Additionally, Section 8 vouchers allow individuals to obtain approved housing independently and will pay a portion of the rent.

Additional Low Income Housing:
Chief Washakie             307-789-1137
Dewal Apartments         307-789-0243
River Glen Apartments  307-789-4056
Wentworth Apartments  307-789-7402
Winchester Apartments  307-789-8854

Law Enforcement

Evanston Police Department- 307-783-1000
Uinta County Sheriff’s Office- 307-783-1000
Wyoming Highway Patrol - Accidents and emergencies Toll free within Wyoming 1-800-442-9090  Patrol Dispatch 307-777-4321

Law Enforcement Resources

Evanston Police Department Victim/Witness Program- 307-783-6406 
Assistance/Advocacy for victims of all crimes - Spanish and English

Uinta County Sheriff’s Victim/Witness Program- 307-783-1037 
Assistance/Advocacy for victims of all crime

Legal Services

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. DBA Interim Legal Services Provider
211 West 19th Street, Suite 201
Cheyenne, WY 82001
307-432-0807 or Toll free 1-877-432-9955

Protection and Advocacy-789-3035 
Protects the rights of individuals with disabilities.  Also provides assistance through the Client Assistance Program. Which assists individuals with independent living.

Wyoming Guardianship Association-307-634-8422 
Will assist with questions or concerns related to guardianship questions and information.  Often works with individuals as legal or financial guardians.

Parenting Classes

Uinta County Public Health- 307-789-9203 Uinta  
Parenting classes are offered on a regular basis.

YAHA Alternative Home Association-Contact Carolyn Kane 307-789-1477  
Parents Who Care - Classes in Spring and fall.  Cost is $13.50

Probation

Department of Family Services-350 City View Drive Evanston 307-789-2756   http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/
Juvenile Justice and Probation — The goal of the program is to improve the coordination and effectiveness of statewide and local delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, and youth services programs.  Job is to coordinate the implementation of recommendations concerning juvenile justice, delinquency prevention and juvenile services.

Resources Centers

Multicultural Resource Center- 307-789-8024 
Direct services available include assistance completing forms and applications, written and verbal translations, copying, and faxing.  Information and referrals are provided for the following services: Medical applications, social services, English and higher education, employment, housing notarization of documents, drivers license, counseling, legal and financial counseling.  The mission of the Multicultural center is to facilitate the integration of minority individuals and families into the culture of Uinta County.

 

Utah Resource Number-1-801-978-3333 
Provides assistance and information regarding social services in Utah.

Senior Citizen Services

Uinta County Senior Citizen Center Evanston- 307-789-3553 
Provides socially and physically beneficial programs and educational activities for senior citizens.  Home care, adult daycare programs, home health programs, includes Meals on Wheels.  Community Transportation funding is also run through the Senior Center.  Transportation is provided at the cost of $1 per ride.  Transportation resources are available Monday—Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  It is necessary to call at least 24 hours in advance to arrange for transportation.

Social Security

Social Security Office, Rock Springs-307-362-4634 or 1-877-593-3952 
Will assist with questions or applications related to Social Security (Both SSI and SSDI).

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)-
SSDI is social security income for those who have a history of employment and provides benefits to widow/er and children of insured workers.  SSDI amount is based on the earnings history of wage earner, age when benefits began.  Additionally, an individual is eligible for Medicare (parts A and B) 24 months after qualifying for SSDI.  Medicare A will pay for Doctor visits, some home health care and durable medical equipment.  Medicare part B will pay for hospital costs.  Medicare does not provide prescription coverage.  There is a monthly premium deducted from the SSDI check for Medicare parts A and B.  If an individual also qualifies for Medicaid, this will pay the premium.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-
SSI is basically Social Security income for people who are not eligible for SSDI - do not have a long history of employment.  SSI is economic needs based.  The amount depends on living situation, earnings and unearned income.  The big deal with SSI, is that if you are eligible or already receiving SSI, you are eligible for Medicaid, which offers immediate and comprehensive coverage of medical services and prescriptions ($2 co-pay).  There is no cost for Medicaid.

Schools Uinta County (Evanston)

Aspen Elementary- 307-789-3106
Clark Elementary- 307-789-2833
Davis Middle School- 307-789-8096
Evanston High School- 307-789-0757
Evanston Middle School- 307-789-5499
North Elementary- 307-789-7658
Uinta Meadows Elementary- 307-789-8098

Shelters

Wyoming State Hospital Homeless Shelter- 307-789-3464 Ext.459 
Must have mental illness diagnosis

Suicide Hotline

Wyoming Behavioral Institute-1-800-784-2433  Can ask for Spanish

Suicide Prevention

Evanston Regional Hospital- 307-789-3636

Pioneer Counseling Services- 307-789-7915 Evanston

Substance Abuse Treatment

Cornerstone Behavioral Health- 307-789-0715
rovides Mental Health services and substance abuse treatment.  Cornerstone offers aftercare programs, drug screening and testing, a certified school for those who are convicted of driving under the influence.  Additionally, provide adult and adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs working with substance use/abuse.

Frontier Psychological Associates- 307-789-6773 
Provides clinical, consulting, and educational services in Southwest Wyoming.
  
Pioneer Counseling Services- 307- 789-7915  350 City View Drive, Suite 302 Evanston, 
Community Living Integration Program (CLIP)444-7803 949 Center Street   Community mental health center supported by client fees, city, county and state funding.

Wyoming State Hospital- 307-789-3464 
Offers inpatient services for individuals who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness or the effects or mental illness.  There is also and affiliated outpatient program, which provides ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) services to individuals transitioning into the community from and inpatient setting.  At times, PCS works with the outpatient staff in order to obtain medications or psychiatric liaison services. 

WYSTAR - 307-673-2510  phone 307-673-2513 fax  In house residential treatment facility

Support Groups

Alano Club- 307-789-9119 
Non-profit Corporation that works to help people with recovery from addiction in a non-denominational, non-institutional environment.  Makes space available for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon.  Schedules change regularly and need to be updated on regular basis.

Alcoholics Anonymous- 307-789-9119 Evanston 
Organization of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to share experiences and provide support to one another.  Schedules available throughout the community.

ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens)- 307-789-7679 
Provides parental support groups.
   
Friends and Family Support Group:  For friends and family members affected by methamphetamine.  This Support Group is held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Trona Valley Credit Union. Sponsored by Uinta County Methamphetamine Coalition.  Contact Linda Hartle 677-0767 or Linda Fusselman 679-3900 for more information.

Uinta Public Health- 307-789-9203 
Diabetes, MS, Grief, Breast Cancer, Hp C Care givers, HIV/Aids, Breast Feeding.

Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program - 1-800-784-8669 
Free help quitting tobacco and free or low - cost cessation medications. Web site: quitnet.com

Transportation

Senior Citizens Center– 307-789-3553 Evanston

Traveler’s Aid

Evanston Police Department- 307-783-1000 
Uinta County Human Services– 307-789-7194  During business hours

Utility Resources

Adelphia- 307-789-7042  Cable Services
Allwest- 307-444-8448  Telephone, cable and internet services
LEAP-1-800-246-4221  Assistance with utilities and weatherization
Pacific Power-1-888-211-7070  Electricity
Questar- 307-789-2711  Gas company
Qwest-1-800-244-1111  Telephone services
Wyoming Telephone Assistance Program-1-800-923-8375  Individuals who are eligible for services through DFS are eligible to receive discounted home telephone service.

Vision

Elks Club- 307-789-7818 
Will provide assistance with eye care and obtaining prescription glasses to qualified individuals.

Lion’s Club- 307-789-3709 
Assistance with eye care, obtaining prescription glasses.

Services for Visually Impaired- 307-324-5333  Joanne Whitson, State of WY Dept. of Education 
Programs for all ages, skills training, Braille books, magnification devices, grants, summer camp for visually impaired ages 9 - 90

Sight for Students Program- 307-632-8819 
Wyoming Optometric Association for low income children not eligible for Medicaid or other vision insurance.

Visually Impaired Program-1-800-735-8322  or PhilAnn Lux 1-800-354-5808
Assist with adaptive equipment, training, etc. programs for older adults.

Youth Services

Uinta County Human Services– Youth Diversion Program Contact DeeAnn Roll at 307-789-7194 ext. 205
Referrals from Municipal Court and Youth Drug Court prior to formal delinquency in District Court.

YOU - Youth Opportunities Unlimited- 307-444-4968   Evanston 
Provides a safe, educational Out of School time environment for adolescents 6th through 12th grade.  A program that will challenge, enlighten, and offer choices and options to youth of all cultures.  Allows teens opportunities to gain support from caring Adult Mentors, become Peer Mentors to other youth and participate in activities that will help to foster healthy partnerships between youth and community.  Builds lasting relationships and creates self-esteem and confidence within those who participate.

Youth Alternative Home Association-307-789-1477 or 307-789-1551 
Provides short-term crisis care and long-term treatment for youth between the ages of 10 and 17.  Youth shelter services include crisis intervention, family mediation, referrals to individual and family counseling and peer interaction.  Youth group home services provide services for youth that have been placed under YAHA’s custody by order of juvenile court.

Youth Drug and Alcohol Court- 307-783-6328  
The mission of the Evanston Youth Drug and Alcohol Court is to use intensive supervision and the application of swift strength based rewards an sanctions for positive and negative performance to help non-violent offenders with substance abuse issues lead a happy and productive lives free of alcohol and drug use.

 

 

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