Volunteers of America — Wyoming Recovery

Substance Abuse · Wyoming · Paid

Volunteers of America operates residential recovery and re-entry services for adult men and women in Casper, including structured sober living, case management, and employment support. Fathers in recovery or returning from incarceration can apply for admission. Call during business hours to begin the screening. Bring photo ID, any release paperwork, medical records, and insurance or benefits information.

Contact & Details

Address: Casper, WY 82601

Phone: (307) 237-1068

Hours: 24/7 residential

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse 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 Substance Abuse in Wyoming

  • Wyoming Division of Behavioral Health — Substance Abuse — The Wyoming Division of Behavioral Health coordinates state-funded addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention services through a network
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — The SAMHSA National Helpline offers 24/7 free, confidential treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental h
  • Wyoming Recovery — Wyoming Recovery operates a residential substance abuse treatment facility in Casper providing medically supervised detox, inpatient care, a
  • Wyoming AA Meetings — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held throughout Wyoming in person and online, offering free peer support for anyone with a desire to stop
  • Narcotics Anonymous — Wyoming — Narcotics Anonymous holds free peer-led recovery meetings across Wyoming for individuals seeking freedom from any drug addiction. Fathers ca
  • Oxford House Wyoming — Oxford House operates self-supporting, democratically run sober living homes in Wyoming for men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.