Wyoming Men's Grief Support

Mental Health · Wyoming · Free

Wyoming Men's Grief Support offers peer-led groups for men dealing with grief, loss, divorce, and major life transitions. Fathers coping with the death of a child, partner loss, or separation can find confidential space to process emotions with other men. Groups meet in-person at rotating locations. Call for current schedules, locations, and to confirm attendance. No registration fee or insurance is required.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide support groups

Phone: (307) 234-0440

Hours: Varies

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Wyoming

Wyoming district courts hear family matters across its 23 counties and nine judicial districts. The Child Support Services Program operates under DFS. Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Gillette are the largest cities. Legal Aid of Wyoming is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Mental Health in Wyoming

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Wyoming — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 free and confidential support to Wyoming residents experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance c
  • NAMI Wyoming — NAMI Wyoming provides free education, peer-led support groups, and advocacy for families affected by mental illness statewide. Fathers can j
  • Wyoming Behavioral Institute — Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper provides inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services for adults, ado
  • Veterans Crisis Line — Wyoming — The Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential 24/7 support to veterans, service members, and their families experiencing mental health emerge
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit — Cheyenne — The Crisis Stabilization Unit at Peak Wellness Center in Cheyenne provides short-term 24/7 psychiatric stabilization for adults in mental he
  • Laramie Counseling Center — UW — The Laramie Counseling Center at the University of Wyoming provides affordable counseling services to adults, couples, and families in the L

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.