Many challenges have arisen through the pandemic. Uinta County has options available for assistance:
Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Evanston Child Development Center is the implementing agency for this program, and it is available for those needing assistance with housing/rent, but also includes assistance for utility and internet costs: click on dfs.wyo.gov/erap for more information and to apply or call ECDC locally at 307-789-7040. You can also click here for more information.
Mental Health and Counseling: Pioneer Counseling & High Country Behavioral Health offer a sliding-scale for fees for counseling, and Frontier Psychological Associates is offering 3 free counseling sessions during the pandemic. Click here for more information.
Unemployment Insurance: Though the extra benefits for unemployment have expired, Workforce Services can still provide benefits for anyone out of work, and if you have lost income due to COVID-19, apply as soon as possible. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance: Through FEMA there is assistance for covering funeral costs. Click here for more information.
Food Resources: In addition to applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through DFS, the local food banks can help. Click here for more information.
