Yellowstone Country Assistance Network of Park and Hot Springs Counties
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As part of the federal government’s plan to address the shortage of baby formula, they have included a document to help families know where to get help.
https://www.hhs.gov/formula/index.html
Park County WIC Powell
109 W 14th Powell, WY Powell
(307) 754-2245
Park County WIC Cody
1301 Ramsey Ave Cody, WY
(307) 587-6246
Hot Springs County WIC
117 North 4th Street Thermopolis, WY ? 82443
(307) 864-3311
Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) provides funds to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities.
Every day, Wyoming’s CSBG program partners assist families with support services that empower them to overcome the effects of poverty and to support their progress towards greater self-sufficiency.
Park County Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Park County Residents.
Self Sufficiency Program of Park County
Hot Springs Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Hot Springs County Residents.
Network Partner Link Programs and Services provide Community Services Block Grant Funds in each Wyoming County.
The YCAN Annual Report for 2021 has been released!
Community Needs Assessment
Community Resource Inventory
COVID-19 Needs Assessment Addendum
YCAN is providing low-income individuals in our service area with Free Board Training! Please contact us if you are interested in being engaged and active in building opportunities in communities (307) 754-2073.
This grant-funded program provides a 16-week paid opportunity for people living in poverty. Participants in the class learn skills that may help them get ahead in the middle-class system. It also gives them a chance to share ideas in the class and advocate to increase opportunities in their lives.
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The next meeting is May 17, at noon at the Powell, NWC Training Center, the next Poverty Coalition Meeting. At the last meeting, we elected to bring our own lunches.
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Thu May 5, 2022 12pm – 1pm In-Person Meeting Info 11:30 am (networking and lunch) The meeting begins at Noon. UW Extension Conference Room / Cody Location info: Park County Complex (aka “old Marathon building”) 1501 Stampede Ave, Suite 2070 Cody *The conference room is upstairs from the Cody Library, but the easiest access is from the parking lot on the south end of the building (Stampede Ave. side). As you enter the main entrance from there, walk straight towards the plant atrium. The conference room is Suite 2070 and sits to the left of the elevator. Our June 2nd meeting will be in Powell at the Northwest College Center for Training and Development classroom at 1397 Fort Drum Drive. Please email me directly with any questions or concerns wendy@healthyparkcounty.org. Thank you. |
Healthy Park County Upcoming Training and Events
The Wyoming ERAP program can help with a mortgage, rent, utility, and internet services.
https://dfs.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-0325-HAF-flyer.pdf
Disclaimer While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who YCAN may add to this post. Therefore, the resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. Readers are asked to contact these organizations directly for assistance. This post will be updated as needed.
Address: 613 16th St, Cody, WY 82414, United States
Phone: (307) 587-6221
Website: http://codysrctr.org
Helpful Resources for Seniors: http://codysrctr.org/senior-resources
Medical Equipment Rentals: http://codysrctr.org/medical-equipment-rentals
Address: 248 North Gilbert Street Powell, WY 82435
Phone: (307) 754-4223
Website: https://www.powellseniorcenter.com
Address: 206 Senior Avenue Thermopolis, WY 82443
Phone: (307) 864-2151
Website: https://www.hscseniorctr.com
During emergency and disaster situations, members of the low-income population may be affected disproportionately. As a community service, YCAN provides community linkages to community resources. The resources we have listed are intended to increase individuals’ and families’ ability to prepare for, respond to, or recover from local, state, or national emergencies as they arise.
Disclaimer
While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Therefore, the resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. Readers are asked to contact these organizations directly for service. This post will be updated as needed.
If you need to speak with someone regarding resources in your community, we encourage you to call Wyoming 2-1-1. Wyoming 2-1-1, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health, is actively responding to the Coronavirus.
If you would like to sit down and discuss your current needs, please visit a One-Stop in Park or Hot Springs County. The centers’ clients receive help applying for various social services to meet their essential needs.
First Stop of Park County
Hours: Cody Monday – Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm Powell Thursday 9 am – 5 pm
The Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical clinic is located in The Blair Buildings.
Address: 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY
Phone: 307 296-6706
The Help Center at Common Ground
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
Address: 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
Phone: (307) 864-3851
https://dfs.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0503-HAF-flyer.pdf
The federal American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund assists homeowners with mortgage and utility cost relief. We are in the early stages of information gathering for this new program. Please often visit as they will post program updates here.
Are you struggling to pay your rent or utilities? You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Because of COVID-19, many Wyoming households need a little extra help right now. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides temporary help to cover rent and utility payments for eligible households. Check now to see if your household is eligible for assistance to help pay for rent, utilities, and internet. ERAP also is open to Wyoming households without a current residence that does not have a lease/rental agreement.
Our friendly, helpful experts are here to guide you through the application process. Please contact the Call Center at 1-877-WYO-ERAP between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm MT Monday through Friday.
If facing eviction, please get in touch with Legal Aid of Wyoming. Visit www.lawyoming.org or call 1-877-432-9955 for Legal Aid. In addition, they may be able to provide other legal assistance to eligible ERAP renters living in Wyoming, such as:
The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides legal aid services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. These legal services are for eligible ERAP renters living in Wyoming. Visit www.wyomingdvsa.org/legal-program or call 307-755-0992.
Seniors and individuals with disabilities may require specialized services to support their ability to access and maintain housing. The Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division administers ERAP funding for Housing Stability Services. You must apply and be approved for ERAP before applying for Housing Stability Services. Visit health.wyo.gov and search for “ERAP-HSS” or call 307-777-7988.
Housing stability services include:
Survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking may require specialized services to support their ability to obtain and maintain safe housing. The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault can provide housing stability services for ERAP eligible survivors such as:
To learn more, please contact Angie Fessler at the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at 307-755-5481 or email afessler@wyomingdvsa.org.
The Wyoming Homeless Services Program partners with the Wyoming Homeless Collaborative to assist individuals (including unaccompanied youth) and families experiencing homelessness.
If you are in need of services please visit
https://wy211.communityos.org/
for Community Resources.
To learn more about the Wyoming Homeless Collaborative
please visit https://wyomingwhc.org/ (Site currently under construction)
or contact
Karla McClaren
Program Manager
(307) 721-1973
DFS is working with the WCDA to test the application process. If you have a delinquent mortgage with the WCDA, you may receive an invitation from the WCDA to apply for HAF funds to reinstate your mortgage. If you have questions about this pilot program, please contact WCDA at HAFassistance@wyomingcda.com or DFS at homeowner.assistance@wyo.gov.
Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, etc. https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.
ERAP Internet Help
Wyoming offers free at-home COVID-19 testing through a company called Vault Health. These tests are available to Wyoming residents at no cost; insurance is unnecessary.
CONTACT INFO: 1-877-996-9000
Hours: Cody Monday – Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm Powell Thursday 9 am – 5 pm
The Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical clinic is located in The Blair Buildings.
Address: 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY
Phone: 307 296-6706
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
Address: 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
Phone: (307) 864-3851
Online application for COVID-19 financial assistance to income-eligible Park and Hot Springs County residents at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/embed/#?secret=anonfXNocg
Emergency Food and Commodity Assistance https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/emergency-food-and-commodity-assistance/embed/#?secret=K9s4fR8fxf
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer(P-EBT) https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/pandemic-electronic-benefit-transferp-ebt/embed/#?secret=4UY2BrdlUe
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 need to speak to someone about community rental 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 open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Applications for the 2022 Wyoming Smiles Dental Program are now being accepted. If you know a senior age 65+ living in Wyoming who may qualify for this free dental program, don’t hesitate to contact the Wyoming Delta Dental Foundation for an application. Unfortunately, enrollment is limited so contact them today!
Phone: 307-632-3313
Email:customerservice@deltadentalwy.org
Emergency Assistance Funds: Funds available to help with emergency medical expenses up to $200. Funds are provided by Christ Episcopal Church in Cody, WY.
128 N. Bent Street
Powell, Wyoming 82435
Ph: 307.764.4107
Fax: 307.764.1892
444 Greybull Avenue
Greybull, Wyoming 82426
Ph: 307.765.1450
Fax: 307.765.2340
229 E Main
Lovell, Wyoming 82431
Ph: 307.548.9123
Apply with a community partner case management program listed below for one-time emergency type dental assistance such as an extraction (no cosmetic, dentures, or implants). Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines.
