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/