ALZHEIMER'S AFFILIATIONS OF WYOMING
112 South Beech
Casper, Wyoming 82601

265-7960
1-888-276-9602

Email: mgibbs43@hotmail.com

DIRECTOR: Michelle Gibbs

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. by appointment.

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Alzheimer’s Affiliations of Wyoming’s office is here to assist Wyoming Alzheimer’s patients and families through education, information, support groups, advocacy, and referral to community resources statewide.

Fees: Annual Membership - $5.00

Staff: Part-time Director, volunteers.

Geographical Area Served: Wyoming.

Casper Support Groups meet:
1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m., 400 East 1st Street, Conference Room, 2nd Floor
3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 1421 Wilkins Circle (Dr. Dodd’s building)

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY/Natrona County Unit
152 North Durbin Street, Ste 318
Casper WY 82601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1207
Casper, Wyoming 82602

577-4892
800-ACS-2345 (24-hour information line)
577-4895 FAX

Email: rmiller1@cancer.org

Website: www.cancer.org

PRESIDENT: Rita Miller, Area Director for Northeast Wyoming

AFFILIATION: National and State Wyoming Division, 4202 Ridge Road, Cheyenne, WY 82001

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SERVICES RENDERED: Public Education - Health awareness presentations for persons and groups of all ages.

Reach to Recovery - Support for mastectomy patients. Addresses the needs of women who have/have had breast cancer.

Look Good-Feel Better - A program for women cancer patients who are undergoing treatment, to help them improve their self-image by teaching them hands-on beauty techniques. Local licensed cosmetologists volunteer their time, and receive American Cancer Society training to present the program.

Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets the 2nd Thursday noon each month. Call for information at 235-0044.

Cancer Resource Center – Located at 3rd and Fenway.

Professional Education - ACS publishes CA-A Cancer Journal for clinicians, which is directed to primary care physicians, as well as other literature and programs.

Man2Man – Prostate Cancer Support Group. The Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Highland Park Church.

Sixty percent (60%) of all monies remain within Wyoming and forty percent (40%) goes to the National American Cancer Society for cancer research and support services.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Any diagnosed cancer patient is eligible to receive the $200 annual aid; but this aid is given only at the request of the attending physician. There is no interference in the patient/physician relationship.

Fees: None

Staff: Rita Miller, Area Director; Sally McBain, Sr. Relations Manager.

Geographical Area Served: Primarily Natrona County. Referrals come from other counties and states. Director covers all of northeast Wyoming, which include Crook, Weston, Campbell, Johnson, Sheridan and Converse Counties.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
330 South Center Street, Suite 411
Casper, Wyoming 82601

577-5626
577-6451 FAX

Email: lzimmerman@heart.org

DIRECTOR: Linda Zimmerman

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Educational programs to schools, service clubs, groups, health fairs, brochures, information on CVD and stroke, lending library, displays, speakers bureau, variety of fund raising events.

Staff: Margie Cameron, Assistant

Geographical Area Served: Northeastern Wyoming.

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APPLETREE LEARNING CENTER
60 Magnolia
Casper, Wyoming 82604

237-1952
266-4762 FAX

Email: dianna@appletreebytes.com

DIRECTOR: Dianna Webb

OFFICE HOURS: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Child care for children 6 weeks through 13 years. A safe, positive learning environment with emphasis on self-esteem, and developmentally appropriate activities. Intergenerational activities are coordinated with Shepherd of the Valley Care Center. Breakfasts, 2 snacks and hot lunches (2 days/week) are provided. Infant "educare", preschool, and kindergarten follow a whole-child curriculum. Quest school age program. Summer enrichment program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Children are accepted with no discrimination against any race, color, creed, handicap, sex, or political belief. Child care provided for children aged 6 weeks through 13 years.


Fees:

FULL DAY RATE	AGE OF CHILD	PART DAY RATE
5-10 HRS/DAY		Less than 5 hrs./day
$21.00 per day	Birth to 24 months	$17.00 per day
$20.50 per day	24 to 36 months	$16.50 per day
$20.00 per day	36 to 48 months and "potty trained"	$15.00 per day
$19.50 per day	4 and 5 year olds	$13.00 per day
$230 per month	Full day Kindergarten	N/A
$19.00 per day	6 through 13 year olds	$11.00 per day

5% sibling discount on the 2nd child and each thereafter. The full rate is charged for the youngest child. Calculated monthly, based on each day ATLC is open, whether or not the child is in attendance. Drop-ins are charged the registration fee plus daily rate, only if space is available.

Staff: 12 highly qualified, three degreed.

Geographical Area Served: All of Natrona County

Application Procedures: Children accepted according to space available and completion of intake and immunization forms and payment of $50.00 registration fee.

THE ARC OF NATRONA COUNTY
318 West "B" Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 393
Casper, Wyoming 82602-0393

577-4913
577-4014 FAX

Email: arc_nc@trib.com

DIRECTOR: Toni Johnson

AFFILIATION: The ARC of Wyoming and The ARC of the United States

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Respite care is available 24 hours per day upon request.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Provides a variety of both direct and indirect program services to individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities and their families. Major program areas are:

1. Respite Care - temporary care of children and adults with mental retardation by trained respite care providers in and out of the home, as requested.

2. Advocacy - assistance to individuals and families affected by mental retardation, in educational, vocational, residential, treatment and other settings where changes of service are desired to better meet the needs of the consumer.

3. Information/Referral/Support - partners are found for children and adults with mental retardation in need of a non-disabled friend who will assist them in their efforts to participate in integrated social and recreational activities in the community. A parents' support group and network of parents with children with disabling conditions is available.

4. Casper Area Mainstream Projects - The Arc's first priority is inclusion or the integration of people with mental retardation in society as a whole. To that end, the Arc had traditionally offered camps on Casper Mountain for children and adults that are free of charge and the community is invited to participate in the hope that friendships between people with and without disabilities will be facilitated.

5. Prevention/Education - materials and brochures educating readers about mental retardation, fetal alcohol syndrome, the American Disabilities Act and other are distributed in the community and speakers can be scheduled by any group.

6. Child care training/placement - Inclusive child care training is available to child care providers of all ages. Focus is on meeting the physical and emotional need of children with mental retardation while effectively including them with non-disabled children in the programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All people with mental retardation and their families living in Natrona County are served by The Arc of Natrona County. Respite care is provided in Natrona County and in adjacent counties whenever possible. Membership is encouraged and suggested, but not required.

Fees: A sliding fee scale is available for respite care, but if child or adult is approved to receive services under Medicaid waivers, respite care is free. All other services are free to consumers.

Staff: Executive Director, administrative assistant, Respite Director, Inclusion Program Director, Respite Care Providers/Inclusion Aides Director.

Accreditation or Licenses: The Arc's Respite care project is certified by the Wyoming Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County, some surrounding areas

Application Procedures: Parent applications reviewed by Executive Director or appropriate Program Director, eligibility determined, and when possible, services delivered immediately.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
400 East 1st Street, Suite 307
Casper, Wyoming 82601

265-BBBS (2227)
265-2229 FAX

Email: Kimberly@wyoBBBS.org

DIRECTOR: Kimberly Ann Zufelt, Program Coordinator

HOURS: M – F 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: BBBS offers several types of mentoring opportunities. One-to-one matches meet 2 –4 times a month or a minimum of 6 months. School based matches meet 1 hour per week for 1 academic semester. Group matches meet in an after-school setting.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: BBBS serves children ages 5 –16 regardless of family structure or socio-economic status.

Fees: Free

Staff: Kimberly Ann Zufelt, Program Coordinator

Accreditation or License: Accredited through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedures: Parents/Guardians fill out brief enrollment form and come in for an interview. After parent interview, the child is interviewed. The purpose of the interviews is to get to know the child, their interests and what kind of person they would feel comfortable spending time with.

BEST BEGINNINGS
475 South Spruce
Casper, Wyoming 82601

235-9340
237-2036 FAX

See description under City of Casper – Natrona County Public Health Department

BLUE ENVELOPE HEALTH FUND
P.O. Box 2177
Casper, Wyoming 82602

234-8649

COORDINATOR: Alicia Wright

SERVICES RENDERED: Blue Envelope was founded in 1958. It is an all-volunteer organization committed to the health of our community by promoting wellness through education, prevention and early detection, with the focus on Cancer, Heart Disease and Mental Health. The Blue Envelope Health Fund envisions that every individual valuing health and practicing strategies that promote wellness will improve our community. BEHF accomplished its goals through four divisions.

The Cancer Division works with Oncology patients to aid with patient support services. Patient Assistance Fund – is to provide limited assistance to individuals for items that may include: food, housing, clothing, and personal emergencies. Emergency Medication Fund – is to provide limited assistance to individuals for emergency medications.

The Heart Division of the Blue Envelope Health Fund exists to aid those who experience Heart Disease and help educate the public through prevention programs. The Heart Division funds some equipment purchases for needs associated with Heart Disease for use at WMC and other treatment facilities. There is a limited Patient Assistance Fund for those that qualify. On-going programs include: CPR classes, Strep Throat Culture Swab Program and a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

The Mental Health Division of BEHF seeks to aid in providing needed mental health services to members of our community. BE support of CWCC helps serve as a base for some matching funds to the center.

The Wellness Division of BEHF includes the Blue Envelope Health Fair, The Blue Envelope Loan Closet and education for making healthy choices in daily life.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None. If a person is requesting financial assistance for heart disease or cancer, he/she will be screened by a BEHF representative to assess need. Loan equipment is free as long as the assessed need exists.

Fees: None

Staff: All volunteers.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County, Wyoming.

Application Procedures: Heart Disease Assistance, call Mr. Chris Jones at 266-4042. Cancer Assistance, call Mrs. M. Stovall at 237-9062.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYOMING
800 Werner Court, Suite 342 (Administrative Service Center)
Casper, Wyoming 82601

353 West "A" Street (Main Branch)
Casper, Wyoming 82601

North Casper Branch
239 East "H" Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

234-2456 (Administrative Service Center) 234-2511 FAX
235-5694 (Main Branch) 235-5697 FAX
235-9125 (North Casper Branch)

DIRECTOR: Ashley Bright
AFFILIATION: Boys and Girls Clubs of America, United Way of Natrona County

SERVICE HOURS: After school, Monday - Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m. School year days when youth are out of school, Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 p.m. Summer, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

SERVICES PROVIDED: (1) Personal & Educational Development - Career Opportunities Opened for a Lifetime, tutoring quiz programs, Smart Moves, essay contests. (2) Citizenship & Leadership Development - Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Torch Club, Keystone Club. (3) Cultural Enrichment - guitar lessons, painting, arts & crafts, sign language, dance (4) Health and Physical Education - Indoor soccer, fencing, basketball, Karate, volleyball, weight training, low organized gym games. (5) Social Recreation - game-room activities, field trips, chess club, sports card club, special events (6) Outdoor and Environmental Education - Green Thumb Club, Adopt a Highway, summer camping trips.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Open to boys and girls ages 6-18; $20.00 yearly membership fee

Staff: Three full time professionals, 15-20 part-time per year and 175-200 volunteers annually.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedures: Membership application and yearly $20 membership fee required.

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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF WYOMING
246 South Center Street, Suite 16
Casper, Wyoming 82601

473-1767 or 1-800-643-6457
237-5222 FAX

Email: gloriad@trib.com

DIRECTOR: Gloria Duckworth

AFFILIATION: Brain Injury Association

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Statewide information and referral is available on brain injury issues such as therapy services, rehabilitation, educational materials, financial resources, and prevention. Information is centralized to help families or other involved individuals access services, which are available in the most time-efficient and stress-reducing methods possible. Support Groups BIAW has several support groups throughout the state. If you, or somebody you know, is interested in finding out more about Support Group meeting times and places; or if you are interested in organization of a Support Group in your area. Call 473-1767 or 1-800-643-6457.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Seizures.

Fees: No fees, however respite is limited to 20 hours per month/per family. No fees for other services.

Staff: Gloria Duckworth, Director; Diana Anderson, Receptionist; Dan Meyers, LC, MSW, counseling.

Geographical Area: State of Wyoming

Application Procedures: BIAW provides individual assistance as needed and advocacy in assisting you with your rights. We can assist you in working with other agencies making a difficult experience easier.

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