Wyoming Behavioral Institute

About Wyoming Behavioral Institute

The Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper, Wyoming, has many programs which focus on both substance use disorders and mental health conditions. These programs are unique in their approach and individualized for adults and children.

All of the mental health programs at WBI are designed to address crisis stabilization and long term management of complex mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. If you are in need of immediate treatment during an acute mental health crisis, the institute offers inpatient psychiatric care where you can spend time in a safe and structured environment while surrounded by medical professionals. This treatment consists of continuous observation, psychiatric examinations and both individual and group therapy. Their partial hospitalization program (PHP) serves individuals who need less intensive care but still require support on a daily basis. This program allows you to attend treatment during the day and return home in the evenings. Their mental health services include a team of psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and social workers who create an integrated recovery plan for each patient.

WBI offers curated programs for substance abuse along with detox services, inpatient treatment and outpatient therapy. The first step is generally a detox, which takes place under medical supervision and helps people to remove some of those long term toxins from their system. They then move on to inpatient rehab, where they engage in extensive therapy sessions with each patient. This therapy aims to uncover why they became addicted in the first place to provide a more well rounded foundation for recovery. WBI integrates 12 Steps, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy into their treatment.

WBI Recognizes the significance of co-occurring disorders, which occurs when a person has two or more diagnoses. Using an integrated approach to treat addiction and mental health concurrently, their treatment programs eliminate the need for patients to decide between treating their addictions or issues concerning their mental state.

WBI offers specialized treatment for adolescents, recognizing that they are a maturing human in both body and brain, not simply smaller adults. Their child and adolescent inpatient units work to stabilize individuals experiencing severe mental health or behavioral issues, providing tools for the patients and their families.

Latest Reviews

Amy Glover

2 months ago on Google

Julie Glenn

3 months ago on Google

lady was really nice i talked to today

Response from the owner2 months ago

Thank you so much for your feedback, Julie! We truly appreciate it and hope you have a great day!

Karin Keller

3 months ago on Google

I don't have any experiences there, but my great granddaughter may be sent there!! I truly hope she doesn't after reading the remarks and each response was generic and the same!!! Shame on the staff for not caring enough to even address ALL the issues. Perhaps being closed down would be a better option for the CHILDREN forced to go there!!

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Accepted Insurance

Wyoming Behavioral Institute works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

UnitedHealth Group

First Choice Health

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient rehabs allow clients to remain in or return to their home and community while receiving treatment. These programs are for clients leaving inpatient care and for those wishing to return home immediately following detox. Most outpatient programs offer multiple levels of care to evolve with clients' needs, including programming such as partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care. The most common outpatient treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery education, holistic and integrative care, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients undergoing treatment in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically are those who are leaving inpatient rehab or who have elected to forgo residential care following detox. Clients engage in at least nine hours of treatment weekly, on average, but may receive up to 20 hours of care, with the frequency and intensity of treatment decreasing as clients stabilize. Intensive outpatient treatment often combines psychotherapy, recovery education, holistic care, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs serve clients who are medically stable and well advanced in their recovery journey, having already completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they return to their home, workplace, and community. Case managers and care teams play a pivotal role in designing a long-term care plan that meets clients' unique recovery needs and goals. Relapse prevention and peer coaching are common.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Homes

A sober living home in Wyoming can provide individuals in recovery the support, structure, and foundation they need to continue their recovery journey. Most residents have completed a rehab program. The setting maintains high expectations and helps residents resume normal activities so they can learn how to achieve long-term recovery when they return to mainstream society. Prices vary, but most halfway houses cost around the same in total.

Intervention Services

Services offered by drug intervention programs often include specialists to assist with a drug intervention in Wyoming. Drug interventions are designed to encourage individuals who are struggling with addiction to get the treatment necessary for recovery. Friends and family can partner with intervention services to host an intervention and suggest a solid treatment plan to the individual. These services can also provide follow-up care for both the individual and family members.

Partial Hospitalization Program

In a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you'll receive intensive addiction treatment while being able to return home each day. PHP is a good fit for those with moderate to severe addictions and often serves as a step-down level of care. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 minimum hours a week and includes relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services. Most insurance providers fully or partially cover PHP treatment.

24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Medically Assisted Detox

The safest way to rid your body of addictive drugs and/or alcohol is a medically assisted detox, which is typically held in an inpatient setting while under 24/7 medical supervision. Abruptly quitting alcohol and certain drugs (like benzodiazepines or opioids) can cause dangerous side effects, so a team of medical professionals is tasked with keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the process. After your body is detoxed of all alcohol and drugs, you'll likely transition to an inpatient treatment or maintenance program for the next stage of your recovery.

Treatments

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

Teen Program

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Program For Men

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Child Program

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

Seniors Program

Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Hearing Impaired Program

A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.

HIV/AIDS Program

HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Wyoming can occur in various formats. Common types of CBT include dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. The main focus of each is to help participants change thought and behavior patterns.

Substance use disorder treatment in Wyoming may include dialectical behavior therapy. This evidence based approach seeks to give clients the tools they need to manage their emotions and make healthy changes in thinking and behavior. Treatment includes individual sessions, group skills sessions, and homework assignments.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Pathways/Trauma Informed Care is a treatment model for those who have experienced a traumatic life event, may struggle with substance abuse, and whose emotional and mental health have been affected by these experiences. Acute trauma is exposure to a one-time event. Complex trauma often occurs in the context of a child's early care giving system. Treatment of trauma is specialized care. This care focuses on building skills in six key areas.

For many couples, attending couples therapy in Wyoming is a powerful way to strengthen their relationship. It can be useful for improving communication, increasing intimacy, navigating addiction, or rebuilding trust. Sessions typically last about 12 weeks.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms
Day School
Wyoming Behavioral Institute has a school on site for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Certified, experienced teachers and aides staff their school. They provide an educational component because they recognize that school is an important part of the child's life, however, the primary focus at WBI is in treating the emotional and or behavioral issues that resulted in hospitalization. Once these issues begin to stabilize, children often can begin to make progress in school. With parent's permission, their Education Coordinator will work with the child's school to coordinate their education needs.
Farm Setting
Gardens

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Wyoming

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

(307) 237-7444

Website

2521 East 15th street
Casper WY, 82609

Get Help Now - 800-985-8516

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Edited by:

Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Wyoming Behavioral Institute

1.9/5 (144 reviews)

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Google Reviews

1.9 (144 reviews)

James Paulsen

1 week ago

Staff was ok. Some were very nice and helpful. Some seemed to care less. Water under floating floor in bathroom and black mold around toilet and under floor it appears and also black mold in shower aprnd the floor where caulking is. Food was mostly terrible. Had 2-3 meals that were pretty decent the rest was below mediocre. Phone situation was terrible.

Response from the owner1 week ago

Hi, James. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

Chrissy

2 weeks ago

Most of the staff only care about themselves. They don't help if you fall and I'd you don't eat they get on your case.

Response from the owner1 month ago

Hello, Chrissy. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.

Phenix Louvat

1 month ago

I went here at least 8 different times and loved it everything and was so fun and helped me

Hi, Phenix. We are delighted to see this review. Thank you for the kind comments! Have a wonderful day.

Jynx Pozos

WBI is a lifesaver for people who need it in emergency psych situations. Especially adolescents. And I m so incredibly greatful for this place to be here in our families time of need. Clean, safe, well and well managed. Especially for as busy as the unit can get. I took off one star for The communication between staff, (specifically case management to be in alighnment with the therapists ) in turn with parents could use a little improvement ~ especially during transitions in to residential placement. I understand it s just for children in crisis and thier job is to get people out when it s not urgent any longer. But this could have gone a little smoother with better in house communication ~ in turn would make it easier for the families going through this difficult time.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

Daisha Hunter

One star...that's generous. Don't send your kid here. They said my 10 year old girl would have her own room, instead they put her with a 13 year old. There was a med error and when I brought it to the attention of 5 people and asked for a call, I never got a call. My 10 year old had to witness violence that no ten year should have to see.They won't communicate with you. It's an awful place for kids!

Thank you for the review, Daisha. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.

Jessica Padilla

Over crowded, not alot of individual attention. Also, my son was supposed to get referrals for residential treatment and it was even the discharge plan and they couldn't get a doctor to sign off on the referral creating more chaos and instability in a child that was in desperate need of rehabilitation.

Hi, Jessica. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

April Stephens

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heather winn

It depends on how you look at it. Did I learn things? Yes I can say I did! Did I get stable? For the most part yeah! Are there great staff there absolutely some of them are It takes a special kind of person to work there especially on one of the halls!! The staff go through A LOT and need to be appreciated MORE and MORE often!! A special shout out to Sara for helping me learn different coping skills and working with me every day! For finding time in her busy schedule!! VERY GRATEFUL!! Also for running AMAZING GROUPS AND MEETING PEOPLE AT THEIR LEVEL!! Also need to recognize Kim, Will, and Abbie!! They are amazing even when they don't get treated right by patients!! They are still VERY CARING and still do their job AMAZINGLY!!Are there things that can be improved on?? ABSOLUTELY every place has things they can improve on! One main thing is please don't have people believe they get therapy while being a patient there because we don't! Us patients are LUCKY to get 5 minutes with a therapist here and there! Unless it's a family session! Also therapist are busy I agree however therapist need to quit making promises to do something with a patient and NOT following through Happens more then you know Also when a patient is suicidal and has an EXTREME past of Abuse and Trauma which has caused EXTREME PTSD PLEASE WORK WITH THEM AND DONT THROW THEM ON NORTH HALL. ITS MORE TRAUMATIZING AND DEFEATS the purpose of being there voluntary. That's why I decided to leave and go back to an EXTREMELY TOXIC environment instead of staying a little longer.

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Nicole Wulfert

I am not satisfied with the care that my child received as she was not being treated for her ADHD, just her anxiety/depression. On the day she left she was assaulted by another patient and nothing was really done about that situation.

Hello, Nicole. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.

Koi Bijutsu

The staff was wonderful but on north side there was ants in my bed. The food was really good. Everyone deserves a raise to be that nice all the time. They have everything you need and do everything you need. 9/10 will be back.

Hi, Koi. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

Dottie Block

My disabled adult son was handled VERY badly! He was misunderstood or blatantly ignored when he tried to advocate for himself. When he became angry and lashed out, he was tackled and given chemical restraint injections. He came home injured and traumatized. The ONLY saving grace was Dr. Martarano - he discharged my son as quickly as he could. He told me that he did not like what happened to my son and that it was inhumane to keep him at WBI any longer. There is no specialized staff for our disabled people at WBI and it is a terrible place@

Hi, Dottie. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your son to reach out to us directly by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.

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