LAUREL GARDENS (B & C Apartments, Ltd.)
222 West "B" Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

234-9139
472-0464 FAX

DIRECTOR: Joan Gillett, Resident Manager

AFFILIATION: Casper Housing Authority

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Housing for elderly and disabled.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED: 62 or older or disabled or handicapped.

Geographical Area Served: Wyoming and sometimes, entire USA.

Application Procedures: Apply at office.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER
4041 South Poplar
Casper, Wyoming 82601

266-0000
234-8934 FAX

DIRECTOR: Bruce Boulette

SERVICES PROVIDED: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Activities, secured Alzheimer’s Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Respite Care, Comfort Care Suite, Social Services and Dietary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED: Skilled nursing or Medical necessity.

Fees: Accept Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and private pay.

Staff: 140 full-time employees.

Accreditation or License: State of Wyoming; applying for JCACO.

Geographical Area Served: Casper and surrounding area.

Application Procedures: Physician referral.

LIONS CLUB OF CASPER
P.O. Box 177
Casper, Wyoming 82602

234-7316, 234-3547
473-1341 FAX

PRESIDENT: Doug Queen
AFFILIATION: The International Association of Lions Clubs

OFFICE HOURS: 12:00 noon - Wednesdays at the Parkway Plaza

SERVICES PROVIDED: Services to Blind - Allen H. Stewart Camp for Blind, Seeing Eye Dogs, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank; Natrona County Diabetes Fund; Children Photo Screening of Eyes 6 months to 6 years old.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of need. Age groups - school age.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County.

LOAVES AND FISHES SOUP KITCHEN
900 North Grant Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

265-5711
472-3302 FAX

DIRECTOR: Reverend Ray Jackson

HOURS: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Hot lunch served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 125% of poverty level and fill out financial status forms.

Fees: None

Staff: Volunteers and officers.

Geographical Area Served: Casper community, located in North Casper.

Application Procedure: The application process is to fill out a one-time registration form, giving information about status. We accept referrals and walk-ins.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION® OF WYOMING
201 East 2nd Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 273
Casper, Wyoming 82602

234-9474
268-8469 FAX

Email: mawish@trib.com

DIRECTOR: Jill M. Ewing-Heckert, Executive Director

AFFILIATION: Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, Phoenix, AZ

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America grants wishes to Wyoming Children between the ages of 2 _ and 18 years of age, facing life-threatening illnesses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Wyoming children between the ages of 2 _ and 18 years of age, facing life-threatening illnesses.

Fees: There are no fees for the wish child and family. Wish expenses is covered by donations by private donors, groups, and organizations.

Staff: Three office personnel. Jill M. Ewing-Heckert, Executive Director (Full-time); Christina Wykert, Wish Coordinator (Part-time); Marianne Hettinger, Office Manager (Part-time); and twelve board members.

Geographical Area Served: State of Wyoming

Application Procedures: Please call 234-9474 for more details.

MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION WYOMING STATE CHAPTER
350 West "A" Street, Suite 105
Casper, Wyoming 82601

266-6789
266-6791 FAX

Email: rfisher@marchofdimes.com

DIRECTOR: Rick Fisher, State Director

AFFILIATION: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (SUMMER HOURS)
8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Friday (SUMMER HOURS)

SERVICES PROVIDED: The mission of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Activities for fundraising are: Walk America, Jail & Bail, special events, major gifts, and major sponsorships.

Staff: Division Director, Janice Bracken; Director of Program Services, Shawn Bassham; Community Directors, Joanie Wyett and Barbara Bowers; Administrative Assistant, Lori Abelseth.

Geographical Area Served: State of Wyoming

Application Procedures: Grant applications are received and reviewed by Grants Committee. Awards are made annually to select applicants. Applications can be picked up at our office.

MAURICE GRIFFITH MANOR
77 Gardenia
Casper, Wyoming 82604

234-0572

DIRECTOR: Shirley Morrison

OFFICE HOURS: 7 days per week. Doors are unlocked 6:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Maurice Griffith Manor is licensed as a Boarding Home. Services provided are: dietary (3 meals per day), laundry, housekeeping, cable, activities and transportation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to take care of self. Independent.

Fees: $1050 - Private Room Per Month
$ 1499 - Double Room Per Month

Staff: Manager, 3 cooks, 3 aides, 1 fill-in and beauty operator.

Accreditation or Licenses: State of Wyoming

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedures: Waiting list until room comes open.

MEADOW WIND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
3955 East 12th Street
Casper Wyoming 82609

577-3046
266-3370 FAX

Email: meadowwindgale@hotmail.com

DIRECTOR: Gale Mannin

AFFILIATION: Sunwest Management Inc.

HOURS: 7 Days a Week.

SERVICES PROVIDED: 24-Hour on-site licensed staff, life enhancing activities, 3 nutritious meals daily, coordination of health resources, monitoring of residents’ health status, weekly housekeeping, weekly linen service, scheduled transportation, on-site beauty shop, safety and security checks, month to month rent, Medicaid.

Eligibility Requirements: The need for assisted living.

Fees: $1895 month.

Staff: Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Activity Director, RN, CNAs, Maintenance, Housekeeper, Dietary Supervisor.

Geographical Area Served: State of Wyoming.

Application Procedure: Initial assessment.

MEALS ON WHEELS
1760 East 12th Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

265-8659
234-1872 FAX

Email: mealsonwheels@meals.com

DIRECTOR: Jo Maxfield-Cox

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: The program provides one primary service. Hot meals are delivered during the noon hour by volunteer drivers Monday through Friday (including Holidays that fall during the week). The meals are delivered to the homes of senior citizens, convalescents, and persons of any age who are homebound and having difficulty preparing meals for themselves. On Friday one to four weekend meals are provided to clients when needed, particularly those without family or those who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Refrigeration is a must. Approximately one-third of the consumers receive these. Those requiring two meals Monday through Friday, receive the second meal with the noon hour delivery.

A check of the consumer's well-being is made five days each week. Anything amiss is reported. Reports are checked daily and a follow-up visitation is made as appropriate. Referral to another agency sometimes follows. Meals on Wheels employs a full time social worker to facilitate these services.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: In need of nutrition with no age barriers.

Fees: According to income and ability to pay. Sliding scale. Recommended donations are $2.50 per meal for those 60 years and older and their spouses, and $4.25 for those under 60.

Staff: Executive Director, Dietary Manager, seven Kitchen Aides, an Administrative Assistant, a Bookkeeper, a Social Worker, a Custodian, and a Receptionist.

Geographical Area Served: Casper, Evansville, Wardwell, Bar Nunn, Mills, Mountain View, East to the County line, West to the Bessemer Bend area.

Client Application Procedures: Referrals are taken by phone or at the M.O.W. facility from agencies, consumers, families, physicians, neighbors, and home health agencies. A list of questions will be addressed regarding age, type of diet required, etc. and the client's physician will be contacted.

Volunteer Driver Application Procedures: Licensed drivers willing to invest as little as 1 1/2 hours a week, and a little gasoline, to deliver meals, should call the Meals on Wheels staff at 265-8659.

MERCER HOUSE
425 CY Avenue
Casper, Wyoming 82601

265-7366
473-2650 FAX

DIRECTOR: Nancy Johnson

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday; other hours by appointment ONLY

SERVICES PROVIDED: Short-term Counseling - for adolescents and their families. The focus is on prevention/early intervention of family problems and strengthening of families. Parent Support group and Parenting Education - Various courses are currently offered on a periodic basis. Special classes for pregnant and parenting teenagers are also offered. Individualized parenting instruction is also offered for specific problems. Baby Steps Experimental parenting for parents and children under 6. Community and School Education Programs - informative programs on substance abuse and related subjects are available for presentation to schools and various community groups. Alcohol Education - monthly courses are offered to individuals who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The purpose is to deter future similar offenses. Alternatives to Anger and Conflict for Youth offered on a regular basis. M.I.P./Insight II Education for 1st time offenders. Smokers Intervention classes for teens. Families in Transition Class for separated/divorcing parents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Dependent on specific program.

Fees: None - except for Alcohol Education Program - Donations always accepted.

Accreditation or License: State certified for service delivery to substance abuse clients.

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedures: Call office to discuss needs.

METHODIST THRIFT SHOP
221 West 1st Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

Mailing address: 332 East 2nd Street
Casper Wyoming 82601
234-6611

DIRECTOR: No Director as this time
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Mary Peters

OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Monday through Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Provides clothing and household items at a reasonable price. We have two large sales, one at the end of the summer and one at the end of winter, each ending with a give away. Those requesting free clothing must have a slip from Interfaith, Health Care for the Homeless Clinic, etc. We give either two complete changes of clothing or a limit of $25.00 total. All profit returned to Casper needy.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None

Staff: All volunteers from Methodist Church

Geographical Area Served: Casper and surrounding cities.

Application Procedures: None.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CASPER
1147 South Walnut
Casper, Wyoming 82601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 684
Casper, Wyoming 82602

265-0249

Email: Montessoriskool1@aol.com

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTRESS: Debbi Savini

AFFILIATION: Association Montessori International

OFFICE HOURS: Daycare 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
School 8:15 to 12:15 and 2:45 Monday through Friday/School Year

SERVICES PROVIDED: We are an internationally accredited school offering a developmental program for children of pre-school age. Ours is a three to four year program beginning when the child enters at age 3 and continuing through his/her kindergarten year. Montessori is based on the observation of the child and features individually paced learning so that each child is allowed to develop to his/her fullest potential. We also offer daycare for our students from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The child needs to be toilet trained and able to verbalize needs.

Fees: As low as $270.00 per month for the younger children (1/2 day); $355.00 per month for the older children (4-1/2 to 6) for the full day. Daycare charges are separate but average $2.00 per hour.

Geographical Area Served: Casper

Staff: Debbi Savini, AMI Directress; Koy Brown, Classroom Assistant; Melissa Santistevan, Classroom Assistant; Dorothy Segraves, Day Care; and Margaret Farley, Office Manager.

Accreditation or License: Association Montessori International and Department of Family Services.

Application Procedure: Observation of class by potential parents with a meeting with the Directress (teacher) following to determine mutual desires for the benefit of the child. Directress then meets with the child, including a tour of the classroom. If the child is ready for school and the parents wish to enroll and there is space available, then an application is taken with registration fees.

MOUNT HOPE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
2300 South Hickory
Casper, Wyoming 82604

234-6865

DIRECTOR: Kristine J. Gaub

AFFILIATION: Mount Hope Lutheran Church

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Pre-school activities with a "classical Education" approach to thematic units. Before school day care, 1 hour before class and 1 hour after class ($2.00 hr charge)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Students must be 3 and 4 year of age by September 15th.

Fees: $30.00 non-refundable registration fee for both 3’s and 4’s. For the school year, 2002 – 2003, fees are: 3 yr old, T-TH, $60.00 month; 4 yr old, M, W, F, $ $75.00 month,

Staff: One teacher and one teacher-aide

Accreditation or Licenses: Licensed by the Department of Family Services.

Geographical Area Served: Casper area.

Application Procedure: Call for information and registration form. Limited class size – 3 yr old to 15. Limited class size – 4 yr old to 20.

MUNICIPAL COURT
Hall of Justice
200 North David
Casper, Wyoming 82601

235-8267
235-8405 FAX

DIRECTOR: V.H. McDonald
John A. Rickert, Court Administrator/Counselor

AFFILIATION: City of Casper

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Administers justice for the citizens of the City of Casper through various means such as levying fines and jail sentences. In addition, this office makes referrals to various agencies for counseling or therapy when appropriate. Juveniles that are brought before this court, may be placed on probation and receive counseling.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Relates to above describing "services provided".

Fees: Court fees are $10 at this time.

Staff: 3 part-time Judges, Court Administrator, Counselor, 5 clerks, 1 bailiff.

Geographical Area Served: City of Casper

Application Procedures: Referrals are made by Police, schools, parents, or other agencies. Court enforces City Ordinances.