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
- Drop- ins always welcome
- No set curriculum – discuss problems as they arise
- Great for teen moms and dads, first time parents
- Great for those who have been parenting for a while
- No fees
- No set number of sessions required
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4266
Family Choices
General and Family counseling services
- Sessions are based on a sliding scale
- Sessions are by appt.
- Varying Hours
Counselors:
307-233-4277
307-233-4276
307-233-4280
Contact: 307-233-4281
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.
- Minimum of three support groups attended
- Support groups held Mondays
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- $35 fee- Online Registration Fee
- Intake appt. required
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4268
Raising A Thinking Child
A best practice program designed to give parents and caregivers’ ideas and fun activities to help children develop positive social skills and problem solving techniques.
- Parents and Caregivers with children ages 3-7
- 6 week program
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Class is only for parents and caregivers
- Dinner and on-site childcare are provided
- Intake appt. required
- No Fee
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
- No Fee
- All 6 classes required- no make-up sessions
Instructor and Contact: 307-233-4268
Mentoring
Connections
An assessment process and program that provides transitional support, groups, and activities for youth returning to our community from out-of-home placement.
- Only by recommendation
- Department of Family Services
- R.L. Mills Home
- Hemry House
- Schedule based on existing clients
- Males and Females are in separate groups
Facilitators and Contacts:
307-233-4272
307-233-4280
Mentor Program
School-based mentoring for youth grades 4th thru 8th.
- Recommendation thru school district required
- Held during the school calendar
Contact: 307-233-4276
Life Skills
Adult Drug Awareness
A program for those sited with procession tickets or arrested for procession.
- Fee is based on a sliding scale - $80.00 to $145.00
- The first Friday of each month
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Pre-registration required 24 hours before the class
- Registration includes contract and release and payment
- Sliding scale requires a pay stub or letter of unemployment
- Substance Abuse Evaluation (ASI) required for file
- Mercer House – 441 CY Ave.
Facilitator: 307-233-4281
Contact: 307-265-7366 / 307-233-4283
Anger Management for Teens
A program designed to channel age 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
- Held during each month of the school year
- Classes based on calendar schedule
- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Mercer House – Family Choices building- 100 North Center suite 500
- No Fee
Facilitator and Contact: 307-233-4281
DUI Education
A Level .5 Early Intervention Education class. A program for those who were sited or arrested for a DUI or Alcohol related offense. 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 you must be there to register at 5:30pm
- First night must fill out contract and release
- First night 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 Thursday
- Sessions 3:30 - 5:45 pm
- Pre-Registration and RSVP required
- Family Choices Building- 100 North Center Suite 500
Facilitators: 307-233-4272
Contact: 307-265-7366 / 307-233-4283
Project SUCCESS
A program for juniors attending NCHS during school that helps them to communicate stress, anger, and feelings.
- Referred by NCHS
- Groups are held during the school day
- Group lasts the entire semester
- Mercer House – Annex- 435 CY Ave.
Faciliator and Contact:
307-233-4272
307-233-4276
Tobacco Education
An educational program teaching the dangers of tobacco products and use.
- Referral from the school
- Referral from court or parents - $15.00 fee
- Pre-registration required
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during the school year
- Mercer House – 441 CY Ave
- 3:30 - 6:00 pm
- Only one session required
- Completion Certificates are given during class
Facilitator: Ed Brennan
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
307-233-4269
