Emergency Assistance
First, let us define an emergency. An emergency is an unexpected situation that endangers the safety of one or more individuals. This post is to provide you with information on who to contact in case of an emergency. If you are seeking financial assistance please search our links by the category of financial assistance you need at https://ycanhelp.org/find-help/.
Please note that YCAN is not an emergency service organization, please get in touch with each organization directly for assistance.
9-1-1
In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance.
Wyoming Emergency Services
American Red Cross of Wyoming
- 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
Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical Services
Wyoming Department of Family Services
Park County
- 1301 Rumsey Cody, Wyoming 82414
- (307) 587-6246
- 109 W. 14 Powell, Wyoming 82435
- (307) 754-2245
Hot Springs County
- 403 Big Horn Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
- (307) 864-2158
Wyoming Emergency Housing Assistance Program
In April of 2021, the Wyoming Emergency Housing Assistance Program was created to provide rent, utility, and internet assistance to Wyoming residents impacted by COVID-19. Please click on the link below to access COVID-19 rental, utility, and internet assistance. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ERAP RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
WCDA Disaster/Emergency Relief WCDA LOANS
Disaster/Emergency Housing Relief (307) 265-0603
Wyoming Rapid Response
- This is a one time emergency assistance.
- Available only in Wyoming
- Accessible only through community referral partners (First Stop of Park County or The Help Center at Common Ground)
- Six funding categories (applicant must qualify under one)
- Loss of Home:Due to fire, flood, or other disaster; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages ; Utilities; Basic Household Items.
- Domestic Abuse: Person fleeing a domestic abuse situation; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities;Basic Household Items
- Avoiding Homelessness: Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities; Childcare
- Elderly/Disabled/Homeless Health: 65 years or older OR disabled; Glasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc.;No past bills.
- 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.
- Funeral Expenses:Immediate family members only; Cost directly associated with cremation or burial.
Wyoming Veteran Services
- 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
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.