In an emergency, call 911.
Local and National Resources
Natrona County Assistance
For immediate assistance or crisis:
Central Wyoming Counseling Center (307) 237-9583 cwcc.us
Wyoming Behavioral Institute (307) 237-7444 wbihelp.com
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center: (307) 577-7201 https://www.bannerhealth.com/locations/casper/wyoming-medical-center
For Non-crisis assistance:
Mercer Family Resource Center: (307) 265-7366 mercercasper.com
Central Wyoming Counseling Center (307)237-9583 cwcc.us
Natrona County Online Resources:
Neverforgoten77: neverforgoten77.org
National Alliance for Mental Illness- Wyoming: namiwyoming.com
Safe2Tell Downloadable app/website/hotline: safe2tellwy.org
Local Support Groups
Suicide Survivors Support Group
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
1032 E. First Street Casper, WY
Contact: Lance Neiberger @ 307-258-6143
Life After Loss: 9-week, Faith-based Group hosted by Neverforgoten77-
Mondays, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Highland Park Community Church- 5725 Highland Drive Casper WY
Contact : Tina Sterken @ 307-337-7763 or Mark Sterken @ 307-251-8231
Attempted Suicide Survivors Support Group
Monday Evenings - Eight Week Course, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Contact: Tina Sterken @ 307-337-7763 or Sheena Hixson @ 307-233-4262
JR'S Hunt; For Life
2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm
1224 Club: 500 S Wolcott St, Casper, WY 82601
Contact: Jenny Hunter @ 307-259-6032
National Assistance
The National Lifeline: 9-8-8
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.
**Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline
Calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.
Wyoming Text Line: 307-776-0610
Chat online: 988lifeline.org
Online Resources
National Alliance for Mental Illness : nami.org
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org
National Institute for Mental Health: nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org