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Behavioral Health Division

It is our mission to be responsive to the behavioral health needs of Wyoming residents by developing and overseeing a quality integrated continuum of care that is customer-focused, collaborative, evidence-based, and outcomes driven.

The Behavioral Health Division is comprised of six (6) internal units that collaboratively work together to meet the needs of Wyoming residents.

You can learn more about each unit by swiping right!

Quality and Evaluations Unit

Coming soon!

Community Treatment Services Unit

Coming soon!

Grants & Programs Unit

The Grants & Programs Unit is made up of five (5) staff who support the Division’s mental health and substance use programs by managing federal funding while ensuring the funds are used appropriately while meeting all requirements. This unit also monitors the performance of programs, works closely with partners across the Sate of Wyoming, and coordinates the key initiatives listed below.

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
State Opioid Response (SOR) & Opioid Settlement Funding (OSF)
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Program

Early Intervention and Education Program Unit

The Early Intervention and Education Program (EIEP) is comprised of four (4) staff who oversee early intervention and special education services for Wyoming children from birth to age five (5) through a contracted provider system. The EIEP is the Lead Agency for Part C -birth through age two (2)- and is a Local Education Agency for preschoolers -birth through age five (5)- under the Wyoming Department of Education.

The EIEP is responsible for program oversight, technical assistance, and program delivery across Wyoming, working closely with national partners and other states to ensure quality services are provided to all children.

Currently, the EIEP oversees fourteen (14) regional programs that provide services to Wyoming’s children, including free screenings.

Early Intervention and Education Program Page
Wyoming One Before Two Screenings

Operations, Policy, Tracking, and Contracts Unit

Coming soon!

Data Unit

The Data Unit is made up of four (4) staff who support the Division’s mental health and substance use programs by managing the systems that collect data from the State of Wyoming’s contracted providers.
That data is then used for monitoring performance, decision-making, and reporting to state and federal entities.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you, or someone you know, is facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, call or text 988. The 988 Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.

Problem Gambling: If you, or someone you know, may have a gambling problem, information and resources can be found here.

Community Disaster Hotline: In a natural or human-caused disaster, call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66756 for a crisis counselor.

Mental Health Professionals Licensing Board: Ensures that individuals licensed or certified to provide mental health services in Wyoming are appropriately qualified in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ombudsman Program: Help with substance abuse or mental health issues through information and referral, coaching, service support, education, and advocacy.

WDH Prevention and Health Promotion Unit: Providing sustainable, comprehensive, and effective prevention strategies focused on alcohol, tobacco, opioids and other drugs, suicide, and unintentional injury.

Wyoming Business Council: Contact regarding any business licensing or permitting questions.

Healthcare Licensing and Surveys: Contact regarding facility licensing requirements.

Healthcare Financing: Contact regarding an questions about Medicaid.