Willing to help in a time of crisis

Listed below, by Wyoming county, are several individuals and agencies who are willing to assist Casper College students and employees impacted by the tragedy that occurred on campus November 30, 2012. Many of their services will be available during the time that students are off for Winter Break, beginning December 10 and running through January 13, unless otherwise stated. College counselors will be available on campus except during the time beginning Christmas Eve and running through New Year’s Day.

A few resources for out-of-state students are offered at the bottom of this list as well. Please identify yourself as a Casper College student or employee when contacting these resources, as special fee arrangements might be available. All counselors listed are licensed through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board and/or similar licensing entities.

In addition, Alana Ham from the Victims Services Unit of the Casper Police Department can be reached at 307-235-7576. She is not a counselor, but is available to answer questions about the campus incident and discuss other forms of assistance that might be needed.

• Albany County
  Katie Wille, Laramie, 219-928-3613
  Janet Upchurch, Laramie, 307-460-2775
  Emily Siegel, Laramie, 307-399-4508
  Tanaya Moon Morris, Pathways, Laramie, 307-760-6340
  Nicole Hauser, Laramie, 307-399-0060, nhauser@catherdralhome.org
  Maureen Lutterman, AlpenGlow Wellness, Laramie, 307-760-1998, maureen@alpenglowwellness.com
  Matha Nesslinger, Outpatient Clinic, Laramie, 307-755-1000
  Chuck Denison, Laramie, 307-745-7200
  Michelle Worden, Laramie, 307-742-9390
  
  
• Big Horn County
  Heather Sandford, Greybull/Basin, 307-272-6938 (not available December 21 through 26)
  Michelle Croft, Lovell (also serving anyone from Greybull/Basin/Cowley/Byron/Fannie/Deaver/Powell), 307-272-7588
  
  
• Campbell County
  Cheryl Wales, Gillette (also Hulett/Moorcroft/Upton/Newcastle/Wright), 307-290-0317, www.cherylwales.org
  Sherry Bertoncelj, Personal Frontiers, Gillette, 307-686-1189 (free support group session, 12-13-12 @ 9:00 a.m.)
  Behavioral Health Services of Campbell County Memorial Hospital, 307-688-5000
  Pat Nesbit, Gillette, 307-685-8189
  Michelle Dubovsky, Gillette, 307-660-2057
  
  
• Carbon County
  Carbon County Counseling Center, Rawlins, 307-324-7156
  Kelly Skordas, Uplift Counseling, Rawlins, 307-324-5899
  Ron Hoopes, Saratoga, 307-760-3700
  
  
• Converse County
  Solutions for Life, Douglas/Glenrock, 307-358-2846
  
  
• Crook County
  Rita Van Norman, Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center, Sundance/Hulett/Moorcroft, 307-283-3636
  (Northern Wyoming Mental Health Centers cover Crook, Johnson, Sheridan, and Weston counties; look under “Counseling” in the Yellow Pages of your particular area for specific phone numbers)
  
  
• Fremont County
  Deb Starks, Riverton, 307-804-1146
  Lacey Hanson, Riverton, 307-840-2266, thejourneyllc@gmail.com
  Stacey Stansbury, Lander Valley School, Lander, 307-332-5590
  Fremont Counseling Services, Riverton, 307-856-7489 OR Lander, 307-332-4233
  Christine Bonham, Renewed Hope Counseling, Riverton, 307-709-5075
  Charlie Wilson, Lander, 307-330-4625
  Debbie Pierce, Gaits of Change, Riverton, 307-856-3028
  
  
• Goshen County
  Michele Ogburn, Goshen Care Center, Torrington, 307-534-7039
  Jamie Rettinger, Torrington, 307-224-4358 (ext. 50146)
  Karen Stricker, New Hope Counseling, Torrington, 307-532-2119
  Heidi Edmunds, Torrington, 307-532-8296, Heidi.edmunds@ewc.wy.edu
  
  
• Hot Springs County
  TBA
  
  
• Johnson County
  TBA
  
  
• Laramie County
  Stephanie Wortman, Cheyenne, 307-421-0100
  Jerri Dixon, Cheyenne, 307-214-3135
  Sheri Fluellen, Mind Spa, Cheyenne, 307-509-0772
  Lindsay Simineo, Mind Spa, Cheyenne, 307-509-0772
  Sonjia Serda, Break Through Counseling, Mediation, & Consultation, Cheyenne, 307-514-2781
  Dick Berry/Ron Jeffery, Office of Youth Alternatives, Cheyenne, 307-637-6480
  Bob Funk, Cheyenne, 620-290-2674
  Tammy Camery, Cheyene, 307-214-8190, tcamery@millect.com
  Renee Hanson, Hanson & Associates, Cheyenne, 307-631-9931
  James P. Nelson, Foundations Counseling & Consulting, Cheyenne, 307-638-4092
  Roger Ludwig, Cheyenne, 307-637-5004
  Dan Fisher, New Leaf Counseling, Cheyenne, 307-631-3734
  
  
• Lincoln County
  Lia Brewer, Kemmerer, 307-877-3446
  Andrew Parker, High Country Behavioral health, Afton/Kemmerer/Evanston/Pinedale), 307-885-9883, http://health.hcbh.org
  
  
• Natrona County
  Three Trails Employee and Family Assistance Program, Casper, 237-575, www.threetrailsefap.org
  Park Ridge Behavioral Health, Casper, 307-462-4876
  Central Wyoming Counseling Center, Casper, 307-237-9583
  Linda Butts, Casper, 333-2359
  Stacie Dilts-Harryman, Casper, 307-259-3849
  Verline Davis, Casper, 307-462-4876
  John Ordiway, Casper,
  Deb Michael, Casper, 307-232-6096 or 258-7283
  Candace Lopez, Casper, 307-258-9956
  William Shutts, Casper, 307-797-8538
  Joanne Risser-Hicks, Transitions Family Counseling & Mediation, Casper, 307-265-2555
  Barbara Ralph, Casper, 307-253-9549
  Karen Harden, Casper, 237-6176 (unavailable between Christmas and New Year’s)
  David Renaud, Self-Help Center, Casper, 235-2814
  Dama Matchett, Casper, Casper, 235-3333
  Becky Wilkinson, Casper, 307-215-6988
  Shawnna Punteney, Peace of Mind Counseling, Casper, 307-337-3129
  Lynn Scott, Casper and surrounding communities, 208-390-2177
  Dee Lundberg, UCC, Casper, 307-266-4447, www.casperucc.com
  Tonya Yelton, Casper, 307-265-6420 (leave info, even though answering machine says no new clients)
  Codie Wallace, Complete Care Counseling, Casper, 307-797-1726 (unavailable between Christmas and New Year’s)
  Sheri Wester, Casper, 307-262-3515 (after New Year’s)
  John Ordiway, Casper, 307-258-4672
  Myra Ford, The Prairie Institute, Casper, 307-266-2580
  Julie Feiler, Casper (Equine Assisted Mental health), 307-262-4688, j_u_feiler@hotmail.com
  Mercer Family Resource Center, Casper, 265-7366
  David Allhusen, Casper, 307-235-4143, ext. 1206
  Cindy Parrish, Casper, 307-237-7747
  Lori Hicks, Casper/Douglas, 307-472-9890
  
  
• Niobrara County
  TBA
  
  
• Park County
  David T. Cote, Yellowstone Behavioral Health Center, Cody/Powell, 307-587-2197
  Kristin Sween, Yellowstone Behavioral Health Center, Cody/Powell, 307-587-2197
  Theo Riley, Cody, 307-587-9503
  Denise Marcz, Cody/Powell, 307-250-8191
  Justin McColl, Veritatis Splendor Counseling, Cody, 307-213-4341
  Leyle Dim, Phoenix Rising Counseling, Cody, 307-587-6288
  Julie Laib, Cody/Powell, 307-587-9755
  
  
• Platte County
  Steve Mincer, Peak Wellness, Wheatland, 307-322-3190
  
  
• Sheridan County
  Claudia Welborn, Sheridan, claudiawelborn@gmail.com (unavailable January 1st - 4th)
  Dawn Sopron, Sheridan, 307-752-7016
  Kelly White, Sheridan, 307-655-9626
  Beth Martini, Sheridan, 307-763-0137
  Malinda Fairbanks, Sheridan VA Medical Center, Sheridan, 307-672-3473, ext. 3810
  Krystak Raley, Kross Fire Counseling & Equine Enterprises, Sheridan, 307-751-3769
  
  
• Sublette County
  Maike Tan, Sublette Center, 307-367-4161 (ext. 123)
  
  
• Sweetwater County
  Family Dynamics Counseling, Rock Springs/Green River, 307-382-3010
  Southwest Counseling Service, Rock Springs, 307-352-6677
  Cynthia Lane, Better Solutions Counseling Center, Rock Springs, 307-382-3058
  
  
• Teton County
  Dom Wilks, Curran-Seeley Foundation, Jackson, 307-733-3908 ext. 21)
  Penny Mohan, Jackson, 307-690-3014
  Laura Santomauro, Jackson, 307-690-2153
  Bob Skaggs, Jackson, 307-732-2466
  Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center, Jackson/Alpine, 307-733-2046
  Evan Daily, Jackson, 307-732-3230
  Katsey Long, Jackson, 307-734-1980
  Oliver P. Goss, Jackson, 307-699-4330 (after 12-28-12)
  Christina Riley, Victor, ID and Jackson, WY, 307-730-7060, www.tetonvalleymentalhealth.com
  Sarah S. Dunn, Driggs, ID and Jackson, WY, 208-201-5686
  
  
• Uinta County
  Julia Murray, Frontier Psychological Associates, Evanston, 307-789-6773
  
  
• Washakie County
  Kathleen Smith, Worland, 307-431-8005
  Brock Greek, First Step Counseling, Worland, 307-431-2712
  Bob Bayuk, 307-347-8411
  
  
• Weston County
  TBA
  
  
  
• Out-of-state resources
  Brian Young, Flagstaff, AZ, 928-853-9939
  Tommie Walton, Athens, GA, 706-369-0970 (after 12-25-12)
  Linnea Tobias, Pueblo, CO, 719-568-7319
  Connections Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources, Fort Collins, CO, 970-221-5551
  Cheryl Ikeda, Billings, MT, 406-255-8481
  Sandra Raney, Scottsbluff, NE, 308-225-0611
  Raven Maples, Knoxville, TN, 865-399-8712 (Distance Credentialed Counselor, call or text)
  Talon Greff, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 801-577-0360
  Jim R. Jacobs, LDS Family Services, Aurora, CO and Denver Metro Area, 303-576-4611
  Diana Kersten, Billings, MT, 406-238-2878
  Christina Riley, Victor, ID and Jackson, WY, 307-730-7060, www.tetonvalleymentalhealth.com
  Sarah S. Dunn, Driggs, ID and Jackson, WY, 208-201-5686

Willing to help in a time of crisis

Listed below are several faith-based individuals and agencies who are willing to assist Casper College students and employees impacted by the tragedy that occurred on campus November 30, 2012. Many of their services will be available during the time that students are off for Winter Break, beginning December 10 and running through January 13, unless otherwise stated. College counselors will be available on campus except during the time beginning Christmas Eve and running through New Year’s Day.

• The Healing Place
  265-3977
  5725 Highland Drive
  Located at Highland Park Community Church/suggested donation for average college student $5-10 per session (not required)
  Masters-level or higher/state certified.
  
  
• Rev. Cynthia McBride
  234-8964 or 406-930-1099
  First Christian Church
  520 CY Ave
  revmcbride1@yahoo.com
  Charles McBride mess. 2349-8964 MA,LPC,NCC
  
  
• Rev. Dee Lundberg
  266-4447
  United Church of Christ
  1511 S. Melrose
  Licensed therapist/20 years grief work experience
  revdeeucc@earthlink.net
  
  
• Harold Bradshaw
  265-4073
  Highland Park Community Church
  5725 Highland Drive
  Youth Pastor
  
  
• Tami Rudkin
  265-4073
  Highland Park Community Church
  5725 Highland Drive
  Highland Park Community Church Associate Pastor
  
  
• Pastor Randy Raver
  235-9100
  Restoration Church
  411 S. Walsh
  randyraver@wyrchurch.com
  
  
• Pamela RW Kandt
  377-7763
  St. Marks Episcopal Church
  701 S. Wolcott
  Experienced trauma chaplain & pastoral caregiver
  PamelaKandt@gmail.com
  
  
• Steve Burnett
  1st United Methodist
  Casper, WY
  307-234-9385
  steveburnett@tribcsp.com
  
  
• Rev. Philip Major
  St. Mark's
  Casper, WY
  307-234-0831
  philipsmajor@gmail.com
  
  
• Rev. Brenda Fresli
  Grace Lutheran Church
  Casper, WY
  307-258-6149

“Normal Reactions to Very Abnormal Situations”
Common stress reactions after traumatic events

The points below may help you to understand what’s happening with you and with others at Casper College following the tragic incident on November 30, 2012. Should you feel the need for professional assistance regarding this event, please call Counseling Services at 307-268-2267. Outside of regular work hours, please call Campus Security at 307-268-2688, and the officer on duty will contact a counselor for you.

1. The first thing we want you to realize is that, whatever is going on with you and other members of the college family right now, we’re all having normal reactions to a very, very abnormal situation. This level of trauma and tragedy has never happened here until now, and we don’t have a “recipe” for what to think or what to feel or what to do. Anything could be going on that makes us feel “crazy” or like something must be wrong with us, but please keep in mind -- it’s just a normal reaction to a very, very abnormal situation.
   
   
2. One thing that you might be feeling, and that all in the campus community might be feeling, is a need to tell YOUR story. Each of us “saw” November 30, 2012 from our own perspective, and we tell the story from there. We might feel the need to tell it more than once, several times, over and over. People worry about this – “What’s wrong with me, I can’t stop talking about it.” That’s part of the process. And over time, as you TELL the story, you realize you’re no longer FEELING the story as well.
   
   
3. Another thing we’re all likely experiencing right now are physical stress reactions. We all carry stress somewhere in our bodies – we get headaches, muscle tension, back aches, etc. Be aware of the clues your body is giving, and take care of yourself physically as you go through the process of dealing with this trauma.
   
   
4. As you tell your story, and other folks tell their stories, you’ll see the entire gamut of emotions – some very tearful and sad, others laughing and joking. Again, people think “What’s wrong with me, why am I laughing when this is such a horrific situation?” Humor and laughter are strengths; they are some of the greatest resiliencies we have, and SHARED laughter is even better. Remember, as you think about and talk about the instructors we lost, it’s okay to laugh.
   
   Some folks, on the other hand, may still be in emotional shock; for them it may all still seem very “surreal.” They might not be talking about it at all yet. That’s okay too. It may take a couple weeks or even a couple months for some people to feel the full impact of what’s happened here. We’re taking care of each other now. . .we can’t forget that we need to continue to take care in the weeks and even months ahead. Just as there’s no “recipe” for handling trauma, there’s no time-line. Each of us is on his/her own schedule.
   
   
5. You, and others around you, might be feeling some anger, and rightly so. Anger isn’t the “wrong” reaction to have. Oftentimes, however, the difficulty with anger is – we don’t know where to put it. When we’re angry at a specific person, we can confront that individual and say, “WHY did you do that?” We can get in his/her face, if we choose, and let our feelings out. There’s a place to put the anger “where it belongs,” so to speak. How do we “get in the face” of the situation that’s occurred here? Where does this anger belong? Anger is common after trauma, and its effects are often compounded by having no place to put it. Please be gentle with yourself and others when dealing with angry thoughts about the traumatic incident.
   
   
6. Fears often remain after a traumatic event. Even though the threat is gone, even though we know, logically, that we aren’t in danger, we might still feel it. Sometimes our fears may not seem related to the event at all, and that’s common too. After trauma, we’re often in a heightened state of vigilance for a period of time, and totally unrelated sights or sounds can frighten us. Sometimes our fears come out in the form of nightmares – we might wake up in the middle of the night and feel as if we’re back in the building or right back in that moment, wherever our moment was. Remember to gently bring yourself back to here and now by connecting with something positive in the present. If you awake terrified in the middle of the night, touch the warm blanket your grandma made for you; if you’re feeling anxious on campus, focus on the flag flowing in the breeze or the sounds of the construction of new buildings – anything that positively brings you back to the reality of the current moment.
   
   
7. Another typical stress reaction after trauma is difficulty concentrating. Stress has a way of taking words, names, phone numbers, and other thoughts right out of our heads and tossing them far away. You will forget things – common things that you’ve known for years – for a period of time following a traumatic event. Remember that this is yet another normal reaction to the extremely abnormal situation.
   
   
8. If you feel, at any time, like you’re experiencing extreme or severe forms of these or other symptoms, or if you find yourself turning to alcohol or other drugs in order to avoid the feelings associated with the traumatic incident, please consult with a counseling professional. The Casper College Counseling Services office is located in the Strausner Student Center, room 220, and the phone number is 307-268-2267. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.