An overwhelming 40.2% of Wyoming adults reported having symptoms of depression and/or anxiety last year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Needless to say, that’s nearly half of state resident adults. Reports of depression among Wyoming’s youth also rate higher than the national average. Worse yet, Wyoming has the single highest suicide rate among all states.
It’s clear that Wyoming residents are in need of help for depression and anxiety. Fortunately, there are free and anonymous helplines available to all residents. These phone numbers are more than just digits on your smartphone. Call today and receive immediate assistance for any and all mental health issues, including depression and/or anxiety.
The National Depression Hotline
Anybody anywhere can call 866-629-4564 to reach a specialist with The National Depression Helpline. It’s a free, confidential, around-the-clock helpline for depression and/or anxiety. Call now for immediate assistance, or click here to visit the website which offers a wealth of additional information and resources. When you’re ready, we’re here to listen.
YANAN
The You Are Not Alone Network exists to provide Wyoming residents with resources and information on mental health matters. They also offer a crisis hotline. Call 800-784-2433 for immediate assistance, or click here to view a complete list of Wyoming-based crisis hotlines.
NAMI HelpLine
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a helpline for all US residents to receive assistance for depression and/or any form of mental issue. Call 800-950-6264 from Monday to Friday, 10AM to 10PM, or text “HelpLine” to 62640. You may also visit the Wyoming-specific NAMI website, which offers a wealth of info, by clicking here.