Helpful National and State Websites
Helpful National and State Websites:
- All Veterans Affairs Locations in Wyoming
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- alzfdn.org
- (866) 232-8484
- Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans
- assistedliving.org
- (800) 622-3915
- Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Legal Aid of Wyoming
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- caregiver.org
- (800) 445-8106
- facebook.com/FamilyCaregiverAlliance
- HIV, STD, & Viral Hepatitis Prevention & Treatment Programs
- ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization
- ilru.org
- (713) 520-0232
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman (citizen representative) – Elder Abuse Program
- wyomingseniors.com/long-term-care-ombudsman
- (307) 856-4398
- (307) 777-2885
- Medicaid Eligibility
- Memory Care Resources for Veterans
- memorycare.org
- 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246
- (800) 395-8279
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
- msfocus.org
- (800) 225-6495
- facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisFoundation
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI
- Sheridan VA Medical Center
- Vital Statistic Services, Wyoming Department of Health
- health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics
- (307) 777-7591
- WILR – Wyoming Independent Living
- Serving Eastern Wyoming
- wilr.org
- (800) 735-8322 or (307) 266-6956
- WSIL – Wyoming Services for Independent Living
- Serving Western Wyoming
- wysil.org
- Cody – (307) 586-4141
- Lander – (307) 332-4889
- Rock Springs – (307) 362-4159
- Wyoming Department of Agriculture
- Wyoming Department of Education
- Wyoming Highway Patrol
- Wyoming Medicaid Clients
- Wyoming Military Department
- Wyoming Relay/Deaf Services
- Wyoming Statewide Independent Living Council
- wyomingsilc.wyo.gov
- (307) 777-7191
More National and State Websites:
These national websites answer a lot of the same questions we also have in Wyoming:
- Administration for Community Living – ACL
- The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people with disabilities of all ages should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
- AlcoholHelp.com
- By all measures, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance and one of the most common addictions. At AlcoholHelp.com we focus on informing the community about alcohol abuse and the various types of treatment programs available. Our website has been able to connect individuals in Wyoming to compassionate and professional care where thousands of people have reclaimed their lives from alcoholism and achieved greater happiness. Our treatment guide will help individuals affected by alcoholism learn and gain the confidence to commit to a journey of wellness.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national, and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. We are here to help. www.alz.org/wyoming
- Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center’s Website – ADEAR
- A service of the Federal Government’s National Institute on Aging, the ADEAR Center provides current, comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease information to patients and families, health care providers, caregivers, and the public. Resources include a toll-free number and referral line, free publications, a quarterly newsletter for professionals, and a website.
- Assisted Living Research Institute
- Assisted Living Research Institute is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides, and resources.
- BenefitsCheckUp®
- The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. You take 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
- Cerebral Palsy Guide
- Helping children with cerebral palsy. (855) 220-1101 or Chat with usCerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.
- Direct Deposit for Social Security or SSI Payment
- Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct at 800-333-1795 or visit our website today!
- Elderly Homecare
- Guide to Menstrual Cycles & Mental Health
This guide contains plenty of helpful information such as:- The link between menstrual cycles and mental health and how mood, sleep, and energy levels are affected during periods.
- Understanding premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its more severe form of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – their physical and emotional effects, what to look out for, and how PMS and PMDD symptoms mimic other mental health conditions.
- Useful self-care tips and well-being advice during your cycle – how the right diet, exercise, emotional and stress management practices help, and other useful advice and resources for women.
- Home Advisor
- Making Spaces for Life
- Medicare & Medicaid Services – CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to “help you help yourself” by using Medicare’s information resources to answer your questions. If you want to know more, visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY/TDD 1-877-486-2048), or refer to the handbook, Medicare & You, mailed to people with Medicare each fall.
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging – N4A
- The umbrella organization for Area Agencies on Aging and Native American aging programs. They advocate on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure resources and support services are available to older Americans.
- National Stroke Association – NSA
- Learn About Risk Factors for Stroke US
National Stroke Association – NSA is the only national non-profit organization in the United States devoting 100 percent of its resources to stroke through a variety of innovative and high-impact programs. They provide education, and community-based activities in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery.
- Learn About Risk Factors for Stroke US
- Senior Living
- Senior Navigator
- Social Security Administration – SSA
- This government website is administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration. Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online applications to retire, and much more. The website is also a convenient place to replace a lost social security or medicare card.
- Testing.com
- We are a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine. We work with our Medical Review Board, consisting of authorities in their medical and scientific field, to review cutting-edge medical research and developments. We provide people with trusted and reliable information to help them make informed health decisions. We have partnered with many leading health organizations worldwide, such as the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, to provide communities with access to our medical guides. Our collection of approachable and actionable guides sheds light on important questions and helps individuals make informed health decisions.
- Understanding a Veteran with PTSD
- Servicemen and women oftentimes face unique challenges when leaving active duty and readjusting to civilian life. As explained by U.S. Veterans Magazine, these challenges include:
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- discovering ways to re-establish their roles within the family.
- having to find and obtain a civilian job (sometimes for the first time ever, such as when enlisting after graduating from high school).
- and adjusting to a life that involves making their own choices versus being told what to do, how to do it, and when.
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- Servicemen and women oftentimes face unique challenges when leaving active duty and readjusting to civilian life. As explained by U.S. Veterans Magazine, these challenges include:
- Veterans Assisted Living Assessment and Benefits
- Fortunately for veterans and their caregivers, there are assisted living options that can help make the long-term care process smoother for all involved.
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