The Peer Tree
The Peer Tree is the private-pay pathway when grant-funded options do not fit. Ask directly about current Laramie service area, scope, pace, scheduling, and cost before making a plan.
A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
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These independent resources have different roles. Ask about fit, service boundaries, cost, eligibility, consent, and current availability before making a plan.
Fight the Blight offers virtual peer-centered groups and a respectful first conversation about support options. Reach out to ask what is currently available and whether it fits your situation.
Role: nonprofit support and virtual-group entry point; geography: Laramie, Albany County, and virtual groups; cost/eligibility: ask about current group/support availability and fit; emergency limit: not emergency response; call 911 for immediate danger. Hoarding and clutter support front door; not therapy or emergency care.
Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help. For a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988; Ivinson Memorial Hospital lists its emergency department and behavioral-health services as local options. The resources below are not a substitute for emergency response.
First conversations
You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.
The Peer Tree is the private-pay pathway when grant-funded options do not fit. Ask directly about current Laramie service area, scope, pace, scheduling, and cost before making a plan.
Unburied offers digital peer connection, tools, and ongoing momentum for people affected by clutter and for friends or family. It is not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support.
Safety and stability
These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.
Call or text 988 for confidential crisis support. If there is immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911 instead.
Ivinson describes acute psychiatric care and crisis contacts. Call its main line or go to the emergency department for urgent evaluation; confirm what service is appropriate. This is not a hoarding-specific program.
SAFE Project lists a confidential 24-hour hotline and local survivor services. Call to discuss safety planning or support; use the EXIT control on its website if device use may be monitored.
Wyoming DFS explains how to report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of a vulnerable adult. Reports are assessed; if accepted, DFS or law enforcement may arrange an assessment. Consider the adult's rights and least-restrictive support options.
People and practical help
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Call 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138, or text your ZIP code to 898211, to ask about current food, housing, utility, health, and other referrals. Confirm each referred program's eligibility and availability.
Laramie Interfaith provides weekly groceries and basic-needs support. Its current information says pantry check-in uses the free Plentiful app; call or check the pantry page before traveling, especially around monthly TEFAP distributions.
The nonprofit lists one-time rent help for qualifying households facing eviction or short-term hardship and utility help paid to providers. Eligibility and funding are limited; contact the case manager before relying on assistance.
Laramie Interfaith describes case management alongside pantry, housing, and utility supports. Ask which needs its team can help with and what documents or appointment steps apply.
The Soup Kitchen lists weekday meals and says everyone is welcome. Check its current meal-time page before traveling because schedules can change.
Wyoming SNAP applications are submitted to DFS by its listed methods. Albany County DFS is at 3817 Beech St., Suite 200, Laramie. Laramie Interfaith also says it can help people understand and apply for SNAP.
VOA Northern Rockies lists counseling and psychiatric services in Laramie at 1263 N. 15th St. Call to ask about service fit, openings, coverage, and payment options. No hoarding specialty is claimed.
The Center provides services through graduate student clinicians with faculty supervision. It says it accepts new cases September through April; call first to confirm the current intake window, fit, fees, and availability. Assessments require in-person campus visits.
The University says the Counseling Center provides free counseling for currently enrolled on-campus students. People who are not eligible can ask Wyoming 211 or VOA about community pathways.
Robbie's House describes a peer-led clubhouse with social, creative, and vocational programming for people living with mental illness. Contact the organization to ask about current programs and fit.
The Housing Authority lists public housing in Laramie and a Laramie office. Applications, eligibility, and wait times depend on program and availability; contact the Authority directly and keep mailing details current.
The Eppson Center lists rides for appointments and daily needs, with wheelchair-accessible vans. Riders must complete an application and schedule 48 hours ahead; call to confirm route, availability, and fee.
The Center says volunteer drivers facilitate ride requests and that accessibility and some out-of-town trips can be requested. Contact the Center well ahead to confirm a driver, service area, accessibility, and any cost.
The City lists the landfill and recycling center at 162 Roger Canyon Road and directs residents to its current solid-waste information. Confirm accepted materials, hours, rates, load rules, and special-handling requirements before transporting anything.
The City says Albany County residents may bring eligible electronics to the recycling center within the landfill. Not every item is accepted; use the City's item lookup or call first.
The City explains rental registration, habitability standards, and a complaint process. It is a regulatory pathway, not counseling or cleanup. Review the current requirements and consider legal advice before filing; the City does not accept anonymous complaints under the listed process.
The state Judicial Branch directory lists legal resources by county, including University of Wyoming law-related services and a volunteer reference attorney. Listings do not guarantee representation; ask about subject matter, income rules, and availability.
The County explains that court clerks cannot give legal advice and links to legal assistance resources. For advice about a specific situation, contact a licensed attorney or an eligible legal-aid provider.
The local DFS office handles county-level program questions and benefits pathways, including SNAP navigation. Ask the office which application channel and documents apply to your situation.
The Clerk's Office lists services including elections, motor-vehicle titles, recorded deeds, and public records requests. Call ahead about the specific record, current fee, and documentation required.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Laramie, Wyoming, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.
Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight