Collaboration that creates change.
As a convener, the Trust fosters collaboration and open dialogue among community members, organizations, and local government. This collective approach helps us identify and respond to the challenges facing our community to improve health and wellbeing for all.
In addition to continued support for Wyoming Medical Center, the Trust is committed to providing unwavering support to the community and Natrona County nonprofits through trust-based philanthropy, reliable resources, and actionable change. By using an inclusive, community-based approach to our services, resources, and allocations, we aim to address health challenges at their roots.
Natrona Council for Safety and Justice
Born from community collaboration, NCSJ works alongside local partners to address homelessness, reduce incarceration, and connect people with resources that foster dignity and stability.
In 2021, the Trust and Banner Wyoming Medical Center brought together a broad group of individuals representing law enforcement, first responders, the courts, jails, social service agencies, nonprofits, and housing providers. Using the expertise of Policy Research, Inc. (PRI), the group mapped the intersections of our community’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems to identify resources and gaps for vulnerable populations in Natrona County.
NCSJ has grown and evolved over the years, with task forces and affiliated programs focusing on key areas of prevention and coordination.
Learn more about NCSJ’s work and how to get involved by visiting their website.
Youth Mental Health Collective
The Youth Mental Health Collective works to address challenges specifically impacting Natrona County’s youth population by connecting organizations and resources with specific expertise and services related to behavioral health.
Organized and supported by the Trust, the Collective works with several community partners – including the Natrona County School District, business and nonprofit leaders, and community members – to raise awareness for the resources already available right here in our community and encourage young people and their families to talk about mental health and seek help when they need it.
YMHC’s mission is to listen, to learn, and to act in meaningful ways that center youth voice and well-being.