# Homelessness Help Resources - Wyoming ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless (WCH):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Locations:** Cheyenne, WY - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelters, transitional housing, employment services, and advocacy for homeless individuals and families. - **Wyoming Housing Network:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention resources. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Cheyenne Region - **COMEA Shelter, Inc.:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** Cheyenne, WY - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, case management, and mental health referrals. ### Casper Region - **Wyoming Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** Casper, WY - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, substance abuse recovery, and employment assistance. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **National Low Income Housing Coalition:** - **Website:** [https://nlihc.org](https://nlihc.org/) - **Features:** Housing policy information and resources for those at risk of homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Information on the causes of homelessness, solutions, and advocacy opportunities. ## Additional Support - **Wyoming Family Assistance Program:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Childcare assistance, financial literacy programs, and family housing resources. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless._