Traumatic brain injury affects different people in different degrees, but everyone with TBI experiences similar emotions. Dealing with TBI is challenging for both the patient and his or her family, but sharing your experiences with people who have had similar experiences can help. TBI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends and learn more about TBI.
Different TBI support groups have different focuses, so check out several, if possible, to see which one best meets your needs. Some TBI support groups emphasize learning about TBI, while others emphasize offering adaptive recreational opportunities for TBI patients. Some groups have meetings for patients and separate meetings for caregivers and family members, while others invite any one interested in TBI to the same meeting.
We have tried to make the following list of TBI support groups in Wyoming as complete as possible. Since support groups change or disband without warning we advise you to call before traveling to the group’s meeting place for the first time. If you cannot find a group in your area, you may wish to start one. Information about starting your own TBI support group can be obtained from the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming:http://www.biausa.org/Wyoming/whatis.htm
Casper
Casper Brain Injury Group
This group meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Meeting Place:
Natrona County Public Library
302 E. 2nd St.
Crawford Room
Casper, WY
Contact:
Brenda Evans 307-473-1767
Casper Family Caregiver Support Group
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central WY Senior Center
1831 E. fourth St.
Casper, Wyoming
Contact:
Amber Trimble,
Center for Abilities
307-265-9565
Casper Epilepsy Support Group
This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Meeting Place:
WMC Support Services Bldg., Board Room
1200 E. 3rd
Casper WY
Contact:
Marilyn Fletcher 307-237-5316
Casper Stroke Support Group
This group meets the third Wednesday of the month at noon.
Meeting Place:
2546 E. 2nd St.
Building 500
Casper, WY
Contact:
307-577-5204
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Noon TBI Support Group
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at noon.
Meeting Place:
New Library,
2200 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, WY
Contact:
Lyn Romero 307-221-6111
Cheyenne Evening TBI Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm. Call for directions and other details.
Meeting Place:
UMC East, Home Health Care
Conference Room
Cheyenne, WY
Contact:
Melissa Hurt 307-633-7057
Evanston
This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Meeting Place:
Library
01 Main Street
Evanston, WY
Contact:
Heather Canen 307-789-0664 #106
Fremont County
TBI Support Group
This group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Meeting Place:
Riverton Public Library
1330 W. Park Ave.
Riverton, WY
Contact:
Akiko Dean 307-856-5576
Gillette
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Meeting Place:
Public Library,
Pioneer Room
Gillette, WY
Contact:
Kelle Conroy 307-686-8164
Kemmerer
This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm
Meeting Place:
Lincoln Self Reliance
20 Adaville Drive
Diamondville, WY
Contacts:
Susan Park or Shirley Deason 307-877-1321
Laramie
TBI Support Group
This group meets when members request it to meet. Call Cheryle for information.
Contact:
Cheryle Gingerich 307-745-3160
Lincoln County
This group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Meeting Place:
Lincoln Self Reliance,
1038 S. Washington
Afton, WY
Contact:
Annette Eggleston 307-885-1577, Ext.2
Sheridan
TBI Telephone Support
Available 24 hours a day.
Location:
Sheridan
Contact:
Ann Schmidt 307-672-5815, or 307-674-0421
Sheridan Caregivers Support Group
This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Call for directions and more details.
Meeting Place:
Sheridan County Fulmer Library
Loucks Room
Sheridan, WY
Contact:
Diana Cline 307-674-1639
Sweetwater County
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm
Meeting Place:
NOWCAP Day Hab
649 N. Front Street
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Contact:
Kathy Kirlin 307-389-6174
Wheatland
This group meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 11:30 pm.
Meeting Place:
Wheatland, WY
Contact:
Diana Smith 307-331-4087
Worland
TBI Support Group
This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm.
Meeting Place:
500 15 Mile Road
Worland, WY
Contact:
Ruth Elliot 307-347-2105