2-1-1 

If you need to speak to someone about community utility resources available to you, Wyoming 211 connects you with nonprofits and government services in your area. If you would like personal assistance, dial 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138. They are open8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

One Stops 

If you need financial assistance, you can visit a one-stop center in your community. They can talk with you, assess your needs and help you submit applications to organizations and programs that can help meet your needs. There are One-Stops in both Hot Springs and Park County. 

The Help Center at Common Ground 

• Available to Hot Springs County Residents 
• The Help Center can assist with filling out applications for emergency services. 
• Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
• 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
• Phone (307) 864-3851

First Stop of Park County 

• Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic is located in The Blair Buildings at 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY.
• Open Monday through Wednesday 9-5 Cody
• Open Thursday 9-5 Powell
• Phone: (307) 296-6706
• Email: zach.hmfc@gmail.com

Statewide Utility Programs

LIEAP

• Available to Wyoming Residents only
• What kinds of services does LIEAP provide?
• Help to pay heating bills during the winter months (this is a seasonal benefit);
• Emergency services for special situations such as utility shutoffs; and,
• Eligibility consideration for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
• Call 800-246-4221 for help with LIEAP-related questions lieapwyo.org

Wyoming Weatherization

• The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps households save money on home heating costs by improving energy efficiency. Weatherizing homes often means adding more insulation, sealing leaks around doors and windows, and it always includes basic health and safety checks. An energy audit determines which weatherization measures will get the biggest bang for the weatherization dollars spent on each home. Weatherization can save 5-25 percent on home heating bills.
• Call 800-246-4221 

Energy Share of Wyoming

• Available to Wyoming Residents only
• The program provides a one-time disbursement of up to $400 per household for energy costs. 
• Call toll-free (303) 866-9296 
• http://www.energyshareofwyoming.org

Wyoming Rapid Response 

• This is a one time emergency assistance.
• Available only in Wyoming 
• Accessible only through community referral partners (Visit a One Stop to access)
• Phone: 307-672-0475 or https://www.voanr.org/wyoming-rapid-response-fund
• Six funding categories (applicant must qualify under one)

1. Loss of Home:Due to fire, flood, or other disaster; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages ; Utilities; Basic Household Items. 
2. Domestic Abuse: Person fleeing a domestic abuse situation; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities;Basic Household Items
3. Avoiding Homelessness: Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities; Childcare 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

• Provides eligible veteran families with outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA benefits, other supportive services, and financial assistance.
• Rent/Utility Assistance, Rental/Utility deposits, Motel Bill Payment Assistance, Car repair, Bus Ticket, Household goods, and food Connection to VA resources/ benefits.
• Call 1-844-486-2838 or use the link below to pre-qualify.
• https://www.voanr.org/pre-qualify

LifeLine Telephone 

• Lifeline is a federal discount program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. 
• The program is open to anyone enrolled in SNAP, LIEAP, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, or Federal Public Housing Assistance. 
• Your telephone company can give you details on how you can benefit.
• Please visit the Lifeline National website at https://www.lifelinesupport.org for more information.

Community Utility Programs

The Help Center at Common Ground 

• Available to Hot Springs County Residents 
• The Help Center can assist with filling out applications for services. 
• Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
• 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
• (307) 864-3851

Council on Community Services 

• Available to Powell Wyoming Residents 
• One-Time Emergency Assistance 
• Apply in person at Powell Police Department 250 N. Clark Street Powell, WY 
• Phone (307) 754-2212 Powell Police Dept.

Salvation Army Funds 

• Cody (307) 587-6246
• Powell (307) 899-4196 
• Thermopolis (307) 864-3851
• Basin ( 307) 568-3883

YCAN Self-Suffiecency 

• Housing Assistance, No mortgages 
• Avalible in Park and Hot Springs County
• Referral Based Program requires applicant to participate in case managment, applications are submitted by the applicants case manager. 
• Apply with Community Partner https://ycanhelp.org/self-sufficiency-programs/ 
• Apply with One Stop https://ycanhelp.org/one-stop-center-partnerships/

WyoHelp

• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Available to Carbon, Crook, Goshen, Niobrara, Washakie, and Weston Counties
• Phone: 307-532-0269
• Email: intake@goshenhelp.com
• Apply online at https://www.wyohelp.com

Compass Center For Families 

• Emergency Financial Assistance (housing, transportation, utilities, food, childcare, mental health, and substance abuse, clothes for work)
• Available to Big Horn County 
• Phone: (307) 6842446
• Apply online at https://forms.gle/6KgNGdBTh5TyDrjB8

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Do you rent your home in Wyoming and have been unable to make rent, internet, and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which opened on April 29 for applications at DFS.WYO.GOV/ERAP.

• Park County Contact: Hope Luthern Church (307) 754-4040
• Hot Springs County Contact: The Help Center ( 307) 864-3851 
• Big Horn County Contact: CARES (307) 568-3334 Basin (307) 548-2300
• Washakie County Contact: WyoHelp (307)532-0269

COVID-19 Cody Interfaith COVID-19 Relief Fund

• Available to Park County Residents
• Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, prescriptions, or other medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Call (307) 587-2696 or  Apply Online 

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 

• Available to Meeteetse Wyoming Residents 
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has grant money available to help local Meeteetse residents who are struggling due to the Covid-19 virus. Contact Meeteetse Library with any questions or to pick up an application.

COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

YCAN has a temporary CARES Act grant to provide rapid responses to COVID-19 related needs that other community programs cannot meet. If you have exhausted all other community COVID-19 resources, you can apply online for COVID-19 related rent and utility assistance. 

• Rent and Utility Assistance 
• Avalible in Park and Hot Springs County
• Must be at or below 125% FPL 
• Apply Online https://ycanhelp.org/pandemic-response/ 
• Apply with One Stop https://ycanhelp.org/one-stop-center-partnerships/
• Apply with Community Partner https://ycanhelp.org/self-sufficiency-programs/

Disclaimer

While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. This post will be updated as needed.

Homeless Assistance

Disclaimer 

 The resources included in this post are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies by the Yellowstone Country Assistance Network. You are asked to contact these organizations directly for services, questions, comments, or concerns. If you would like personal assistance, call Wyoming 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138.

Wyoming Homeless Collaborative

The Wyoming Homeless Collaborative, WHC, is a statewide planning and coordinating group focusing on housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. They provide a united voice for designing the homeless system in Wyoming, which allows us to access federal, state, and local funds to support the system.

The Wyoming Homeless Collaborative website

The Wyoming Homeless Services Program partners with the Wyoming Homeless Collaborative to assist individuals (including unaccompanied youth) and families experiencing homelessness.

If you require services, please visit 
https://wy211.communityos.org/
for Community Resources.

To learn more about the Wyoming Homeless Collaborative 
please visit https://wyomingwhc.org/

or contact 

Karla McClaren 
Program Manager
(307) 721-1973

Wyoming Homeless Needs Assessment

https://wyomingwhc.org/homeless-evaluation-dr-marbut/

Financial Resources for the Homeless

 ESG Housing Fund

Salvation Army Funds 

• Cody (307) 587-6246
• Powell (307) 899-4196 
• Thermopolis (307) 864-3851
• Basin ( 307) 568-3883

The Help Center at Common Ground 

• Available to Hot Springs County Residents 
• The Help Center can assist with filling out applications for services. 
• Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
• 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
• (307) 864-3851
• If you live in Hot Springs County and wish to apply for COVID-19 Help online please Click on this  Application Request.

Volunteers of America Wyoming Rapid Response Fund

• Available to Wyoming Residents only
• emergency assistance such as food and clothing, rent and utilities payments, transportation and medical/dental for seniors. 
• Phone: 307-672-0475
• https://www.voanr.org/wyoming-rapid-response-fund

Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program

• The Homeless Outreach Program is a lifeline for our neighbors struggling with homelessness.
• Homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and emergency shelter in the Sheridan community.
• Service coordinators available seven days a week from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm.
• Give us a call at (307) 751-5708

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

• Available in Wyoming & Montana 
• Rent/Utility Assistance, Rental/Utility deposits, Motel Bill Payment Assistance, Car repair, Bus Ticket, Household goods, and food Connection to VA resources/benefits.
• Veterans facing imminent homelessness or who are currently homeless call Volunteers of America at 1.844.4.VOA.VET  to speak with a service coordinator today.
• Pre-qualify: https://www.voanr.org/pre-qualify

Self Suffiency Programs

• Avalible in Park County
• Referral Based Rapid Rehousing for homeless clients enrolled in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Mental Health Treatment Programs or Case Management programs with our community partners https://ycanhelp.org/self-sufficiency-programs/

Homeless Shelters

Park County Wyoming and Hot Springs County Wyoming do not have homeless shelters located in the counties. In the situation of homelessness, organizations in the community provide motel vouchers and sometimes gas vouchers to get to the nearest shelter.

Montana Rescue Women & Children’s Shelter

http://montanarescuemission.org

Montana Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter

http://montanarescuemission.org

YWCA Getaway House

909 Wyoming Avenue Billings, MT – 59101

(406) 252-6303

HUB Drop in Center

515 27th Street Billings, MT

(406) 248-4803

Homeless Supplies for Veterans

Yellowstone Country Assistance Network can provide sleeping bags, clothing, and food for homeless Veterans. https://ycanhelp.org/veterans/