Community COVID-19 Resources
During emergency and disaster situations, members of the low-income population may be affected disproportionately. As a community service, YCAN is providing the community The resources 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, 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.
Resources By Telephone
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 personal assistance, dial 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138.
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
In-Person Resources
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
State Rent and Utility Assistance Programs
If you have questions about eligibility or need assistance with an application, organizations are set up in each county ready to help eligible households get the assistance they deserve. (Click here for the PDF list) For ERAP support, call center hours are 9 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday. The toll-free phone number is 1-877-996-3727 (1-877-WYO-ERAP). Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and/or have speech disabilities may reach ERAP through their preferred relay service provider or dial 7-1-1.
Legal Assistance
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:
- Lease agreement advice/negotiation
- Eviction defense
- Disputes that could lead to eviction
- Financial issues directly related to the home you rent (disputes about security deposits, damages claims, late fees, etc.)
- Issues related to the safety of the home you rent
- Financial matters affecting your ability to maintain or obtain housing such as: debt collection defense; federal benefits (SSI/SSDI); employment matters (FMLA, disability accommodations); and consumer protection actions to obtain tenant funds lost to scams.
The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides legal aid services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. These legal services are for eligible ERAP renters living in Wyoming. Visit www.wyomingdvsa.org/legal-program or call 307-755-0992.
Housing Stability Services for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities
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:
- Home Modifications
- Trailer/Mobile Home Repairs
- Homemaking Services
- Personal Care – Skilled Nursing Services
- Non-Medical Transportation
- Information technology hardware to facilitate telehealth
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
- Independent living skills
- Hoarding Services
COVID-19 Homeless Prevention Programs
The Wyoming Emergency Solutions Grant has financial assistance for the homeless or at risk of homelessness. Call Wyoming 2-1-1 or your county contact listed below. Park and Hot Springs Counties: (307) 672-0475 or (307) 751-5708
COVID-19 Homeowners Assistance
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.
WCDA Borrowers
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.
COVID-19 Internet Assistance
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, and so much more. https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
ERAP Internet Help
- Please apply to ERAP if you have been unable to make rent, internet, and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The ERAP program is NOT run by YCAN it is a federal program operated by Department of Family Services http://DFS.WYO.GOV/ERAP
- Park County (307) 754-4040
- Hot Springs County ( 307) 864-3851
COVID-19 At-Home Testing
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
Local Assistance Services
COVID-19 Salvation Army Funds
- Cody (307) 587-6246
- Powell (307) 899-4196
- Thermopolis (307) 864-3851
- Basin ( 307) 568-3883
COVID-19 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.
Food Assistance
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