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YCAN Does Not Provide Emergency Assistance

There has been some confusion regarding emergency assistance, and we want to take a moment to clear up any confusion. YCANprograms and services are coordinated with community case managers to help clients transition out of poverty in long-term intensive case management as requested by our funders, the programs provided by YCAN are called self-sufficiency programs. This post was created to help people find community programs that do offer emergency-type assistance. You can also contact Wyoming 2-1-1  by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138.

  • YCAN has not been an emergency service provider since 2017.
  • YCAN does have a COVID-19 fund to help with COVID-19 healthcare needs

9-1-1

In an emergency, dial 911 or your local emergency number immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance.

Cash Assistance TANF/POWER

Wyoming Department of Family Services

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash assistance for families in need.

  1. The POWER Work program
    • Helps individuals find employment or other forms of financial stability based specifically on YOUR needs.
    • Provides free Child Support assistance.
  2. The POWER Caretaker Relative program 
    • Provides cash assistance to family members, such as Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles, who are the primary caregiver to children whose parents are not in the same home and are responsible for the daily care and control of the children.
    • Provides free Child Support assistance.

Cody

  • 1301 Rumsey Cody, Wyoming 82414
  • (307) 587-6246
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Powell

  • 109 W. 14
  • Powell, Wyoming 82435
  • (307) 754-2245
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5: 00 PM

Thermopolis

  • 403 Big Horn Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
  • (307) 864-2158
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5: 00 PM

Volunteers of America Wyoming Rapid Response

  • This is a one time emergency assistance.
  • Available only in Wyoming
  • Accessible only through community referral partners
  • 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 
  4. Elderly/Disabled/Homeless Health: 65 years or older OR disabled; Glasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc.;No past bills. 
  5. Elderly/Disabled Home Repair or Basic Needs: 65 years or older OR disabled; Emergency home repair or modification; Furnace, wheelchair ram, walk in shower, etc. 
  6. Funeral Expenses:Immediate family members only; Cost directly associated with cremation or burial. 

American Red Cross of Wyoming Casper Office

  • Emergency Assistance Housing Natural Disaster Emergencies, Fire, Flood
  • Serving Park, Washakie, Hot Springs, & Big Horn Counties
  • 318 West B St. Casper, WY 82601
  • Phone: (307) 237-8436
  • After Hours Emergencies: (307) 222-8272

Salvation Army

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

WCDA Disaster/Emergency Relief WCDA LOANS

Disaster/Emergency Housing Relief (307) 265-0603

Hands Across the Saddle 

Council on Community Services

  • Emergency Assistance Powell Residents Only
  • Powell Police Department for 
  • 250 North Clark Powell, Wyoming
  • (307) 754-2212


Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

  • Statewide Emergency Services for Veteran Families
  • The SSVF Program 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
  • https://www.voanr.org/pre-qualify https://www.voanr.org/ homeless-veterans-reintegration-program

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
  • (307) 864-3851

WyoHelp (Washakie County)

  • 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) 684-2446
  • Apply online at https://forms.gle/6KgNGdBTh5TyDrjB8

Wyoming 2-1-1

If the list above did not provide you with the rejoices you need please contact Wyoming 2-1-1  by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138.

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.