Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 29 verified Wyoming programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.
Last updated July 2026
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Wyoming ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Center
One call connects Wyoming family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.
Wyoming ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Center
Free
Statewide — one-stop call center serving all 23 Wyoming counties
Wyoming's primary caregiver entry point. Free, one-stop resource center providing information on local services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers statewide. ADRC navigators help caregivers explore options and connect to Wyoming Home Services, NFCSP, respite, and other programs.
Call 888-425-7138 — ADRC navigators available to help create a care plan. Also accessible through Wyoming Division of Aging at health.wyo.gov/aging or 307-777-7986
Alzheimer's Association Wyoming Chapter — 24/7 Helpline
Free
Statewide — Cheyenne HQ and Casper office serving all 23 Wyoming counties
Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. WY Chapter serves all 23 counties. 10,000+ Wyomingites living with Alzheimer's; 16,000 caregivers. Seven Walk to End Alzheimer's locations statewide.
WY Chapter: 307-459-1675 (Cheyenne) | 307-316-2892 (Casper). Seven Walk locations statewide. Wyoming State Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease developed with WY Division of Aging
Statewide — serving 9 Wyoming counties plus statewide programs
Unique Wyoming nonprofit operating the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, SHIP, Senior Companion, and Foster Grandparents programs statewide. Family Caregiver Support Program serves Natrona, Laramie, Carbon, Goshen, Big Horn, Fremont, Converse, Hot Springs, and Washakie counties.
One organization provides NFCSP, LTC Ombudsman, and SHIP — contact 800-856-4398 for all three. Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. is a key statewide partner for older adult services
Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text. Wyoming's vast rural geography can intensify caregiver isolation — only 1 in 10 WY residents is a caregiver.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — call or text
Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all 23 Wyoming counties.
Call or text 211 anytime — also available online at wyoming211.org
State program providing in-home services including respite care to qualified Wyoming residents at risk of premature institutionalization. Services help keep people home as long as possible while providing caregivers meaningful breaks. Eligibility determined by local Department of Family Services.
Contact ADRC at 888-425-7138 or Wyoming Division of Aging at 307-777-7986. WyHS provides care management, personal care, and respite statewide. Eligibility determined locally
9 Wyoming counties — Natrona, Laramie, Carbon, Goshen, Big Horn, Fremont, Converse, Hot Springs, Washakie
NFCSP-funded respite care for family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. administers in 9 counties using Senior Companion volunteers and trained respite workers. In-home care management and individualized caregiver training.
Contact 800-856-4398 — note: NFCSP covers 9 specific WY counties through WSCI. For other counties contact ADRC at 888-425-7138 or Wyoming Division of Aging
Cheyenne and Sheridan — with plans to expand statewide
AARP Wyoming's unique in-person Care for Caregivers series includes on-site care/respite for the care recipient during presentations so caregivers can attend fully. 2025 series in Cheyenne (May) and Sheridan (June). Volunteers facilitate care activities in adjoining room.
Cheyenne: starting May 2025 | Sheridan: starting June 2025. Unique model providing built-in respite at caregiver education events — contact AARP Wyoming at 307-433-3399
Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Wyoming zip code to find local respite options. Especially important given Wyoming's geographic isolation.
Run by ARCH National Respite Network — critical for Wyoming caregivers in remote communities
At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Cheyenne VA Medical Center and Fort Harrison VA (Montana) serve Wyoming veterans. Wyoming has significant rural veteran population.
Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — Cheyenne VAMC: 307-778-7550. Many rural WY veterans access VA through CBOCs or telemedicine
Alzheimer's Association Wyoming — Education Programs
Free
Statewide — Cheyenne, Casper, and virtual
Free education programs for dementia caregivers across all 23 Wyoming counties. ALZ Talks webinars, Savvy Caregiver workshops, care consultations, and dementia training for first responders. Wyoming Chapter pushes for mandatory dementia training for law enforcement statewide.
Virtual options essential for rural WY caregivers — call helpline or visit chapter website for current Wyoming schedule. Also: dementia training for WY first responders per 2024 legislature
University of Wyoming Center on Aging provides dementia support services, caregiver education, aging resources, and clinical training statewide. Dementia Resource Guide for Caregivers available free — comprehensive directory of statewide resources. Partners with WY Division of Aging and ALZ Chapter.
Free resources and Dementia Resource Guide available at uwyo.edu/wycoa. Contact 307-766-2829 for caregiver education events and dementia support services
Wyoming-specific initiative providing information, access to resources, and community education for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Part of the national Dementia Friendly America movement. Partners with Wyoming communities to build dementia-capable environments.
Free information and resource connection — 307-461-5955. Dementia Friendly Wyoming is building community capacity across all 23 counties
Statewide — UW Extension offices in all 23 Wyoming counties
Evidence-based caregiver education through University of Wyoming Extension. Family caregiver programs, aging resources, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops in all Wyoming counties including remote rural and ranch communities.
UW Extension in every Wyoming county — critical for reaching caregivers in remote ranching and agricultural communities across Wyoming's vast geography
Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and Wyoming-specific resource directory. Especially valuable for Wyoming caregivers in remote rural communities with limited local options.
No registration required — accessible from anywhere in Wyoming including remote ranch and mountain communities
Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP Wyoming reports approximately 1 in 10 Wyoming residents serves as a family caregiver. Care for Caregivers in-person series launched in Cheyenne and Sheridan in 2025 with built-in respite care. AARP Care Guide available.
AARP membership not required — AARP WY's Care for Caregivers is a model in-person series expanding statewide. Call 307-433-3399 for schedule
Wyoming Medicaid Personal Care — Paid Family Caregiver
Free
Statewide
Wyoming Medicaid self-directed personal care option allowing family members (excluding spouses) to be hired as paid personal care providers. Income limit $2,982/month effective January 2026. Contact Wyoming Division of Aging at 307-777-7531 or 800-510-0280 for eligibility questions.
Spouses not eligible — adult children and relatives are. Contact 307-777-7531 or 800-510-0280 for paid caregiver eligibility questions. Income limit updated to $2,982/month January 2026
Wyoming Home Services — Non-Medicaid Family Caregiver Option
Free
Statewide
Wyoming's non-Medicaid home services program providing personal care for qualified low-income adults at risk of institutionalization. Eligibility determined by local Department of Family Services. Caregivers may be able to arrange informal caregiver compensation through program services.
Contact ADRC at 888-425-7138 or local Department of Family Services for WyHS eligibility and service options. Income and functional eligibility required
Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. VA legacy cohort protected through September 2028.
Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating
National Family Caregiver Support Program — Wyoming
Free
9 Wyoming counties through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc.; other counties through Division of Aging
Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Grandparent and older relative caregiver services also available.
Contact Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. at 800-856-4398 (9 counties) or Wyoming Division of Aging at 307-777-7986 for other counties. No income limits for OAA programs
Free caregiver support groups throughout Wyoming from Cheyenne to Casper to Sheridan to Jackson. Virtual groups essential for caregivers in remote Wyoming communities. ALZConnected online community 24/7.
Call helpline or visit chapter website to find group — virtual options bridge Wyoming's vast rural geography. Wyoming Chapter also hosts early-stage programs in Cheyenne and Casper
9 Wyoming counties — Natrona, Laramie, Carbon, Goshen, Big Horn, Fremont, Converse, Hot Springs, Washakie
Caregiver support groups and connections through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc.'s NFCSP in 9 Wyoming counties. Care management team provides individualized support and connects caregivers to peer resources.
Contact 800-856-4398 — care management team facilitates peer connections and support groups in 9 WY counties
In-person Care for Caregivers weekly series building genuine caregiver community in Wyoming cities. Topics include caregiver health, legal planning, veterans benefits, and care continuum. Weekly group dinners and presentations create sustained peer community.
Contact AARP Wyoming at 307-433-3399 for current schedule. Unique model building local caregiver community through consistent weekly gatherings
Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Especially critical for Wyoming caregivers in remote ranch, mountain, and rural communities where local groups are hours away.
AARP membership not required — virtual peer support is essential for Wyoming's geographically isolated caregivers
Statewide — offices in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, and other communities
Free civil legal services to low-income Wyoming residents including elder law, advance directives, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, housing, and consumer protection. Elder law priority for adults 60+.
Toll-free: 877-432-9955 | Local: 307-432-0807. Adults 60+ receive priority for elder law matters statewide. Also visit lawhelp.org/wy for online legal resources at no cost to you
Wyoming SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Free
Statewide — administered through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Wyoming beneficiaries and caregivers. Wyoming's SHIP program is administered by Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. Certified counselors help navigate Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D drug plans statewide.
Unbiased — not affiliated with insurance industry. Same 800-856-4398 reaches SHIP through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. statewide
Statewide — administered through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc.
Free advocacy for caregivers with concerns about nursing home or assisted living quality. Investigates complaints and protects residents' rights across all 23 Wyoming counties. Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. administers the program.
Complaint line: 307-777-2885. Also accessible through 800-856-4398. Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. operates both SHIP and LTC Ombudsman through same organization
Free legal advocacy for Wyoming residents with disabilities and their caregivers. Wyoming's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency. Covers disability rights, Medicaid access, housing, and abuse/neglect investigations.
Toll-free: 800-624-7648. Free services for people with disabilities and their family caregivers — all 23 Wyoming counties
Connects Wyoming caregivers to elder law attorneys for advance directives, powers of attorney, guardianship, and Medicaid planning. Initial consultation available. Also: Wyoming Guardianship Corporation provides guardianship services statewide.
Referral fee may apply — income-eligible Wyomingites should contact Legal Aid of Wyoming first at 877-432-9955. Also: Wyoming Guardianship Corporation for guardianship assistance
Honest answers to what Wyoming family caregivers ask most.
Most free caregiver help in Wyoming flows through Wyoming ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Center, which works hand-in-hand with the Wyoming Aging Division within the Department of Health and the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network. Call 888-425-7138 to be connected to your county's AAA or Aging and Disability Resource Center — they provide free caregiver counseling, support groups, respite vouchers, and caregiver education statewide.
In many cases, yes. The primary pathway is Wyoming Community Choices Waiver. The Community Choices Waiver supports in-home personal care; self-direction options may allow hiring a family member (other than a spouse) as a paid attendant in this large-frontier state. The care recipient must meet Wyoming Medicaid's financial and functional eligibility rules. To apply or confirm what's currently available, call 888-425-7138 and ask specifically about Medicaid self-direction or consumer-directed personal-care services.
Free or low-cost respite in Wyoming comes from three main places: (1) Wyoming ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Center and your local Area Agency on Aging, which can issue respite vouchers under the National Family Caregiver Support Program — call 888-425-7138; (2) the VA Caregiver Support Program (1-855-260-3274) for caregivers of enrolled veterans; and (3) the ARCH National Respite Locator at archrespite.org, which lists licensed Wyoming respite providers by ZIP code.
Wyoming veteran caregivers can access two main VA programs. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) pays a monthly stipend of roughly $1,750–$3,200 for caregivers of post-9/11 and (now expanded) earlier-era veterans with a 70%+ service-connected disability who need help with daily activities. The Program of General Caregiver Support Services offers free training, peer mentoring, and REACH VA stress coaching for caregivers of any era veteran enrolled in VA healthcare. Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or visit caregiver.va.gov to apply.
Yes. The Alzheimer's Association Wyoming Chapter runs in-person and virtual support groups across the state and operates a free 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 in English and Spanish. Local Area Agencies on Aging also coordinate dementia-specific groups through Wyoming's family caregiver support program — Wyoming ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Center can refer you. For broader caregiver support groups (not dementia-specific), the Family Caregiver Alliance and Well Spouse Association also serve Wyoming families online.
Legal Aid of Wyoming is the main free civil legal aid resource for income-eligible Wyoming residents. They can help with advance directives, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, guardianship questions, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, and consumer or housing problems facing aging adults. Wyoming State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides separate free advocacy specifically for residents (and their families) in Wyoming nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings. Many Wyoming bar associations also run lawyer-referral services with reduced rates for caregivers and seniors.
988 is the free, confidential 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available to anyone in the U.S., including Wyoming family caregivers who feel overwhelmed, isolated, hopeless, or in emotional distress. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. For non-crisis support — finding food, transportation, rent help, or caregiver respite — dial 211 to reach a Wyoming-trained United Way navigator who can route you to local programs.
Wyoming's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network is the single point of entry for county-level caregiver services. Call 888-425-7138 and you'll be routed to the ADRC or AAA serving your county. They handle benefits screening, options counseling, and direct connections to counseling, respite, training, transportation, and financial-help programs. Wyoming Aging Division within the Department of Health oversees the network statewide and can also help if a local office is hard to reach.
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Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.