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2-1-1 

If you need to speak to someone about community utility 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 open8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

One Stops 

If you need financial assistance, you can visit a one-stop center in your community. They can talk with you, assess your needs and help you submit applications to organizations and programs that can help meet your needs. There are One-Stops in both Hot Springs and Park County. 

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
  • Phone (307) 864-3851

First Stop of Park County 

  • Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic is located in The Blair Buildings at 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY.
  • Open Monday through Wednesday 9-5 Cody
  • Open Thursday 9-5 Powell
  • Phone: (307) 296-6706
  • Email: zach.hmfc@gmail.com

Statewide Utility Programs

LIEAP

  • Available to Wyoming Residents only
  • What kinds of services does LIEAP provide?
  • Help to pay heating bills during the winter months (this is a seasonal benefit);
  • Emergency services for special situations such as utility shutoffs; and,
  • Eligibility consideration for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
  • Call 800-246-4221 for help with LIEAP-related questions lieapwyo.org

Wyoming Weatherization

  • The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps households save money on home heating costs by improving energy efficiency. Weatherizing homes often means adding more insulation, sealing leaks around doors and windows, and it always includes basic health and safety checks. An energy audit determines which weatherization measures will get the biggest bang for the weatherization dollars spent on each home. Weatherization can save 5-25 percent on home heating bills.
  • Call 800-246-4221 

Energy Share of Wyoming

  • Available to Wyoming Residents only
  • The program provides a one-time disbursement of up to $400 per household for energy costs. 
  • Call toll-free (303) 866-9296 
  • http://www.energyshareofwyoming.org

Wyoming Rapid Response 

  • This is a one time emergency assistance.
  • Available only in Wyoming 
  • Accessible only through community referral partners (Visit a One Stop to access)
  • 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 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

  • 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 or use the link below to pre-qualify.
  • https://www.voanr.org/pre-qualify

LifeLine Telephone 

  • Lifeline is a federal discount program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. 
  • The program is open to anyone enrolled in SNAP, LIEAP, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, or Federal Public Housing Assistance. 
  • Your telephone company can give you details on how you can benefit.
  • Please visit the Lifeline National website at https://www.lifelinesupport.org for more information.

Community Utility Programs

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

Council on Community Services 

  • Available to Powell Wyoming Residents 
  • One-Time Emergency Assistance 
  • Apply in person at Powell Police Department 250 N. Clark Street Powell, WY 
  • Phone (307) 754-2212 Powell Police Dept.

Salvation Army Funds 

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

YCAN Self-Suffiecency 

WyoHelp

  • 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) 6842446
  • Apply online at https://forms.gle/6KgNGdBTh5TyDrjB8

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Do you rent your home in Wyoming and have been unable to make rent, internet, and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which opened on April 29 for applications at DFS.WYO.GOV/ERAP.

  • Park County Contact: Hope Luthern Church (307) 754-4040
  • Hot Springs County Contact: The Help Center ( 307) 864-3851 
  • Big Horn County Contact: CARES (307) 568-3334 Basin (307) 548-2300
  • Washakie County Contact: WyoHelp (307)532-0269

COVID-19 Cody Interfaith COVID-19 Relief Fund

  • Available to Park County Residents
  • Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, prescriptions, or other medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Call (307) 587-2696 or  Apply Online 

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.

COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

YCAN has a temporary CARES Act grant to provide rapid responses to COVID-19 related needs that other community programs cannot meet. If you have exhausted all other community COVID-19 resources, you can apply online for COVID-19 related rent and utility assistance. 

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.