Mercer House Programs
Parenting Programs
Baby Steps
An experiential parenting group with parent(s) and children 0-5 years of age.
- Every Monday (unless it is a holiday or otherwise specified)
- 3:30-5:00pm.
- Mercer House Annex- 435 CY Ave.
- Parents as Teachers curriculum.
- Great for teen moms and dads, first time parents or those who have been parenting for a while.
- $35 fee per family
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4266
307-233-4268
Becoming a LOVE AND LOGIC parent
A Seven- week parenting program designed by Love and Logic.
Answers to:
- How do I get them out of bed in time to catch the school bus?
- How can I stop my children from bickering and fighting?
- How do I get my children to help with the chores without an argument?
- Is there a way to discipline my toddler in public without creating a scene?
- How can I get my teenage daughter to come home at the agreed-upon time?
- And many other day-to-day parenting challenges!
7 week schedule
$35 per individual/ $50 for couple or pair
Instructor and Contact: Tammy Noel 307-233-4268
Christy Jindrick-Tholl 307-233-4280
Family Choices
General and Family counseling services
- Sessions are based on a sliding scale.
- Sessions are by appt.
- Varying Hours
Counselors:
307-233-4276
307-233-4280
307-233-4269
Counseling Interns:
Breann Lamborn
Carrie Corrigan-Maki
Making Parenting a Pleasure
A comprehensive group-based curriculum for stressed parents. Parents learn the importance of taking care of themselves so they can better care for their children. Learn stress management and communication tools, effective parenting skills, and positive approaches to discipline.
- Parents and Caregivers with children from birth to age 8
- 8 week program
- 5:30-7:30pm
- Class is only for parents and caregivers
- Snacks and on-site childcare are provided
- Intake appt. required
- $35 fee per family
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4268
Parenting Wisely
An online class to give parents and caregivers' flexibility to learn new parenting skills, plus a support group.
- Learning assertive discipline skills,"I" statements, and active listening.
- Onsite computer available by appt.
- Support groups held Mondays
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- $35 fee- Online Registration Fee
- Intake appt. required.
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4268
Strengthening Families
A program designed to bring families together and create an environment with lots of love, but very definite limits.
- Parents and Caregivers with children 10-14
- 6 week program
- 6:00 - 8:30 pm
- Dinner and on-site childcare are provided
- Parents and caregivers attend class with their children
- $35 fee per family
- All 6 classes required- no make-up sessions
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4268
Mentoring
Champions Mentor Program
A partnership between the Natrona County School District and Mercer House. The program matches students in grades four through eight with an adult mentor, or champion. The adult-student pairs spend time together at school, working on homework and other projects. They also get together in large groups with other adult-student pairs for fun activities, such as roller skating, visiting museums, and serving the community!
-Recommendation thru school district required
-Held during the school calendar year
Contact:
307-258-5753
Life Skills
Anger Management for Teens
A program designed to channel rage and emotions into a positive outlet.
- Pre-registration required
- Referral from school/parent/diversion program/or court system
- Interview with facilitator prior to entering the group
- 7 week program.
- Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- $35 fee per individual
Facilitator and Contact: 307-233-4280
307-233-4269
Corrective Thinking
An educational program teaching and identifying the dangers of criminal thinking and transferring Thinking Barriers into Responsible Thinking Steps.
- Pre-registration required including Parent
- Referral from DFS/parent/diversion program or court system
- 8 week program
- Family Choices Building- 100 North Center Suite 500
- 3:30-5:30pm
- $35 Fee
Facilitator and Contact: Christy Jindrick-Tholl 307-233-4280
Drug and Alcohol Education Class
A Level .5 Early Intervention Education class. A program for those who were sited or arrested for a DUI or MIP. Mercer House provides two schedules that each total eight hours.
Tuesday Evening Classes
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Mercer House Annex- 435 CY Ave
- First night client must be there to register at 5:30pm
- First night client must fill out contract and release
- First night client must pay $20.00 registration fee that is included in total fee
- Fees are based on sliding scale – between $80.00 and $145.00
- Pay stub or letter of unemployment are required for sliding scale fee
- Must attend four consecutive classes
- Substance Abuse Evaluation (ASI) required for file
- No information will be released until payment and classes are completed and we receive an ASI
- Failure to comply with the requirements of the courts, DOT or any other agency will be reported within a week of no responses.
All Day Friday Class
- $205.00 Flat Fee
- Held the second Friday of each month
- Must register at least 24 hours ahead of the class
- Registration includes contract and release and pre-payment
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm with a lunch break 11:30 - 12:30
- Mercer House Annex- 435 CY Ave.
- ASI required for file
Facilitator: 307-233-4266
Contact: 307-265-7366 / 307-233-4283
Insight II
Four structured classes for youth that have been charged with a minor in possession infraction.
- Referred by Juvenile Diversion or by school district as Code of Conduct.
- Held the first full week of the month
- Monday thru Wednesday
- Sessions 3:30 - 5:45 pm
- Pre-Registration required with a Parent
- No Charge
- Family Choices Building- 100 North Center Suite 500
Facilitators: Wayne Beatty
Contact: 307-265-7366 / 307-233-4283
Tobacco Education
An educational program teaching the dangers of tobacco products and use.
- Referral from the school
- Referral from court or parents - $35.00 fee
- Pre-registration required
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during the school year
- Mercer House – 441 CY Ave
- 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Only one session required
- Completion Certificates are given during class
Facilitator: Whitney Swieter - Well Being Of Wyoming
Contact: 307-265-7366 / 307-233-4283
C.H.I.N.S.
CHINS (Child In Need of Supervision)
An assessment process for referral or placement of youth who have not reached their 17th birthday; who are habitually truant or have ran away from home; who habitually disobey reasonable and lawful demands of their parents; or who are ungovernable and beyond control.
- Must be under the age of 17
- Can be referred by parent/caretaker or school district
- Application process
Facilitator and Contact:
307-233-4266
307-233-4265
Youth Empowerment Council
Youth Empowerment Council
Uniting youth in discovering their potential through positively changing the community and world around them.
The purpose of the Youth Empowerment Council is to provide a base for youth to work from. It is not necessarily a place for youth to be but a foundation from which they can learn basic skills that they can use to further their lives. The YEC is a collective thought tank designed to allow youth a voice loud enough that it can be heard. This is done by uniting in a cause that is set and determined by those that establish it.
- Meet every Thursday at City Hall 6pm
- Dinner provided
- Drop-Ins always welcome
- Great for youth who want to become more involved in their community
- 9th - 12th grade students
