Sheridan County Prevention
Helping The Community In Sheridan County
Sheridan County Prevention provides community education, resources, and trainings to help prevent suicide and the abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Areas of Focus
Substance Misuse
Learn more about substance abuse issues in our county, including education on opioids, meth, and marijuana misuse.
Alcohol Misuse
Educating people on underage drinking and adult binge drinking.
Tobacco & Vaping
We provide resources, support, and tools for helping community members quit smoking and work through their tobacco and nicotine addiction.
Welcome...
Welcome to Sheridan County Prevention. Our mission is to provide resources and support to our community members in Sheridan County to better the lives of everyone we work with. We offer education and trainings relating to substance misuse, alcohol misuse, tobacco, mental health, and more. Learn more about our team and utilize our resources today.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or crises, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; or chat online at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line: text WYO to 741-741.
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 – Press 1.
Community Education
One of the many ways we help our community work toward a better quality of life is through education. Whether you need skills and information to understand the factors around you that may be contributing to your struggles, or resources for obtaining help to overcome anything you’re working through, Sheridan County Prevention is here to help. Our community educational resources are designed to raise awareness of local resources and encourage healthy life choices. Contact us today to get started.
Prevention Training
We offer a variety of trainings periodically. Learn more about our in person or online training programs or contact us directly to get started.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Compass Center for Families: https://compass4families.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://bbbswyo.org
School counselors or early childhood liaisons
Mental Health/Youth Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Institute on Drug Abuse: www.drugabuse.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): www.samhsa.gov
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): www.nhtsa.gov
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): www.afsp.org
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): www.cadca.org
REGIONAL RESOURCES
WY We Talk: https://wywetalk.org/
Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center: https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/
Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment: www.wascop.com
Wyoming Prevention Action Alliance: www.wyprevention.org
Wyoming Quit Tobacco – 1-800-QUIT-NOW: www.quitwyo.org
Wyoming Prescription Drug Stakeholders: https://www.wyrxabusestakeholders.com/
Wyoming 2-1-1- Database of Community: https://wy211.communityos.org/
Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving: www.wygcid.org
Wyoming Department of Health: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/prevention/substanceabuseandsuicide/
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