Senior Center of Jackson Hole
The Senior Center of Jackson Hole has prepared a Teton County Elder Resource Guide. Browse the resource list below or download and print the list for quick reference at home.
AARP Wyoming
866-663-3290
states.aarp.region/wyoming
Statewide resource for seniors for health, financial security, housing and care-giving information.
Advanced Healthcare Directives, Living Will, Polst Forms
Available from health care providers, SJMC social services, Institute for Cognitive Health, Senior Center of Jackson Hole.
- The Five Wishes 1-888-594-7437 agingwithdignity.org
Age Friendly Jackson Hole (AFJH)
307-733-7300
seniorcenterjh.org/age-friendly-jackson-hole
An age-friendly community is an inclusive and accessible environment that promotes active aging. Meets at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole the second Wednesday of each month.
Adult Protective Services, Department of Family Services
307-733-7757
dfs.wy.gov
Support, education and services for exploited, neglected or abused elders.
Alzheimer’s Support
- Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-272-3900 alz.org
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 1-866-232-8484 alzfdn.org
- SJMC Institute for Cognitive Health 307-739-7434 cognitivehealthjh.com
- Wyoming Center on Aging 307-739-7434 uwyo.edu/wycoa/
American Cancer Society
800-277-2345
cancer.org
Information and support for cancer patients and their families and friends
Assisted Living
- Teton Peaks, Driggs, ID 208-403-7483 tetonpeaksassistedliving.com
- Warm Valley Lodge, Dubois, WY 307-455-2645 warmvalleylodgewy.com
- Deer Trail, Rock Springs, WY 307-362-0100 deertrailassistedliving.com
Assisted Living Facility/Long Term Care Waiver Program
855-329-5204
health.wyo.gov
This waiver offers an option for individuals who need nursing home level of care but wish to remain in their home or admit to an Assisted Living Facility.
Caregiver Support
- SJMC Cognitive Health Dept. 307-739-7434 cognitivehealthjh.com
Education, information, referral, Lending Library & Support Groups - Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.org
Support Groups, Caregiver Training, National Family Caregiver Program
Community Resource Center
307-739-4500
Now called: One22jh.org
Social Services in Jackson, WY
Department of Family Services
115 W. Snow King, Jackson, WY
307-733-7757
dfsweb.wyo.gov
Information on food stamps, child and adult protection and Medicaid.
Elder Care Advisors
Carol Taylor, LCSW
307-413-2855
caroltaylor58@hotmail.com
Geriatric care management offering compassionate & responsive care for elders and their families.
Emergency Shelter
Good Samaritan Mission – 285 W. Pearl, Jackson WY 307-733-3165
Shelter for 2 nights, breakfast & dinner weekdays, breakfast, lunch & dinner weekends.
Community Safety Network – Free, confidential services available any time of day or night by calling 307-733-SAFE (7233).
Employment
Department of Workforce Services 307-733-4091 wyomingworkforce.org
Assistance with job retraining, employment placement, unemployment services.
Experience Works 877-314-5519 experienceworks.org
Job training & placement program for people age 55+.
Energy Assistance
800-246-4221
dfsweb.wyo.gov/economic-assistance/lieap
Low Income Energy Assistance, LIEAP, is a state and federally-funded program that helps people pay home heating bills.
Food
- See Food Map Available From Senior Center of Jackson Hole
Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.org
Congregate meals served Mon-Fri at noon, home delivered meals, complementary food table (Jackson Whole Food Rescue),
Free meals 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. - Jackson Cupboard 170 N. Glenwood jacksoncupboard.org
Providing essential nutritious food for community members in need. Mon & Thurs 4:00-6:00, Wed 10:00-12:00 - Wednesday Night Community Dinners at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole 1251 S. Park Loop Rd.
- Community Lunch Program, Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, weekdays. 201 S. Jackson St.
Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center
307-733-2046
jhccc.org
Mental health counseling and support, 24 hour crisis line.
Home Care Services
- Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.org
In-home care services on a sliding fee scale as well as private pay options for personal care, companion
care, housekeeping and transportation; contact Senior Center for Private Caregiver Registry - St. John’s Medical Center Home Health and Hospice 307-739-7465
Offering Medicare certified in-home skilled nursing services, clinical social work, ancillary therapies, patient and family education and hospice care.
Housing
- Pioneer Homestead Apartments 307-733-9787 pioneerhomesteadapts.com
Subsidized housing for seniors and people with disabilities - Low Income Housing
- Cedar Creek I and II Housing 345 Rancher St. 307-733-6634 cedarcreekjackson.com
- Aspen Creek 2000 Corner Creek Ln 307-733-6634 jacksonaspencreek.com
- Jackson Apartments 2198 Corner Creek Ln 307-733-4535
Latino Services (See One22)
- Latino Resource Center 170 N. Glenwood 307- 734-0333 one22jh.org
- El Puente 460 E. Pearl, Jackson, WY 307-739-4544
Medical translation and interpretation services.
Legal Services
- Legal Aid of Wyoming 1-877-432-9955 lawyoming.org
Legal advice/assistance for those with limited income - Teton County Access to Justice Center 307-734-9023
Free civil legal services to qualified persons with referral to attorneys if needed.
Medical Equipment
- Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.org
Loan closet for walkers, wheelchairs, toilet risers, bath benches, etc. - Western Medical Equipment 307-200-6222 westmed22.com
Portable oxygen and durable medical equipment supplier. - LinCare 150 Scott Ln # A, Jackson 307-733-9737 www.lincare.com
Oxygen and durable Medical Equipment supplier.
Medicaid-Wyoming Department of Health
855-203-2936
health.wyo.gov
Financial assistance for nursing home, inpatient hospital, hospice, long-term in-home waiver, assisted living waiver, acquired brain injury.
Medicare Assistance
- Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.com
Trained volunteers to assist with Medicare issues - Medicare – US Government 1-800-Medicare Medicare.gov
Medication Assistance
- Senior Center of Jackson Hole 307-733-7300 seniorcenterjh.org
Limited assistance available for low income seniors - Various patient assistance programs via pharmaceutical companies. Consult with local physician or pharmacist.
Medication Disposal
- Teton County Public Health recycles non-narcotic medications 460 E. Pearl St., 733-6401
- Teton County Sheriff (all medications)180 S. King, 733-4052
Medication Donation Program
855-257-5041
health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicationdonation
Wyoming Department of Health
Network of Care
This website is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with community health. It provides information about community health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with community health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need. It helps ensure that there is “No Wrong Door” for those who need services.
Nursing Homes
- Sage Living, Jackson WY 307- 739-7450 sageliving.health
- For Nursing Homes in the region contact: medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare
Ombudsman
Analyn Reader
307-856-6880
analyn.reader@wyo.gov
wyomingseniors.com
Regional Ombudsman at Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc.
One 22
307-739-4500
one22jh.org
Emergency aid and resources in times of crisis, financial guidance and empowerment, language assistance for essential health and safety, and community-building programs that supply information.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
- Life Line, St. John’s Home Care Services, Jackson WY 307-739-7465
- LinCare PAS (Personal Alert System) 307-733-9737
- AssureLink 841 Oxford Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-523-2704 assurelink.net
Senior Center of Jackson Hole
307-733-7300
seniorcenterjh.org
Services for people age 60+ including congregate and home delivered meals, activities,
transportation, home care assistance, personal care services, resource and referral
Social Security
- Rock Springs 855-881-0211
- Idaho Falls 866-253-0489
- National 800-772-1213 ssa.gov
Application, benefits/eligibility information, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income
St. John’s Health
307-733-3636 / 307-739-7434
stjohns.health
Medical care, 24 hour ER, home health/hospice, long term care, support groups, education, cognitive health.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Curran Seeley 307-733-3908 curranseeley.com
Assistance for individuals and families with alcohol and drug abuse issues including evaluation, treatment,
support groups & education.
- APEX Counseling 307-732-4199
- Alcoholics Anonymous 307-733-5322
- Alcohol & Narcotics 24 hour helpline 1-877-479-9777
Tax Assistance
- Wyoming Tax Refund for Elder & Disabled 866-989-8901 health.wyo.gov
Applications available June-Aug at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole - Property Tax Relief – Teton County Treasurer’s Office 703-733-4770 tetonwyo.org/treas
- Wyoming Free Tax Preparation Service 307-264-2049 wyomingfreetaxservice.org/Jackson
Teton County & Jackson Parks and Recreation
307-739-9025
tetonparksandrec.org
Recreational activities including swimming, hiking, skiing, crafts, educational events for all community members, featuring special programming for seniors.
Teton County Library
307-733-2164
tclib.org
The Teton County Library Collection offers a variety of ebooks, audio-books, music, videos, movies and digital media.
Teton County Public Health
460 E. Pearl Av. Jackson
307-733-6401
tetonwyo.org
Immunizations, flu shots, environmental health and education.
Teton County Victim Services
307-732-8482
jacksonwy.gov
The Victim Services Department informs all crime victims of their rights and available services. They provide comprehensive services to educate, empower, and advocate for crime victims.
Teton Free Clinic
307-739-7492
tetonfreeclinic.org
Free health clinic for Teton County residents every Tuesday evening at 557 East Broadway (next to the Living Center) from 5:30-7:45pm every Tuesday.
Transportation
- START Bus 307-733-4521 startbus.com
Local Jackson area fixed route service in town and to Teton Village. - START Bus – ADA 733-4521 www.startbus.com/about/ada
One-day advance reservation for disabled riders 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - START On-Demand – serving East Jackson area. Download the START On-Demand app on smartphones to request a ride! Don’t have a smartphone? Call: 307-400-4438 to request a ride.
- Senior Center of Jackson Hole Bus 307-733-7300 – Fare Service
Provides curb to curb service within town limits & Rafter J, Mon-Fri 9:00-3:00. Limited escorted transportation on a one-to-one basis also available through our Home Care team.
VA and Wyoming Military Department
800-833-5987
wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans
State Veterans Service Officer Lori Crump can help U.S. Vets with an array of financial, legal, housing and health issues.
- Lori Crump, State Veteran Service Officer, Phone: 307-438-2101 lori.mcgee@wyo.gov
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
307-739-1026
cfjacksonhole.org
The Community Foundation provides ease and flexibility in giving to help people leave lasting legacies.
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
307-672-0475
voanr.org
A faith-based nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and other assistance services primarily to low-income people throughout the United States.
Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR)
800-989-9463
uwyo.edu/wind/watr
The Assistive Technology Act supports state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology by providing states with financial assistance to meet the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.
Wyoming Center on Aging
307-766-2829
uwyo.edu/wycoa
Program of University of Wyoming. Provides live and online training on topics including mental health, end of life care, chronic disease management, care transitions and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Wyoming Guardianship Corporation
307-635-8422
wyomingguardianship.org
Serves as the umbrella corporation for the Guardianship Program, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ombudsman Program, the Representative Payee Program and the Pooled Trust Program.
Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation and Project Out (WILR) 1-800-735-8322 wilr.org
Dedicated to the philosophy that every person, regardless of disability, deserves to experience dignity, safety, health and personal independence.
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
888-989-9463
TTY: 800-908-7011
uwyo.edu/wind
WIND works to assist individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and University of Wyoming students through education, training, community services, and early intervention.
Wyoming Military Department
5410 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, WY
wyomilitary.wyo.gov
Information on Veterans and Wyoming State Services and National Guard for families and employers.
Wyoming Seniors, Inc.
Riverton, WY
800-856-4398
wyomingseniors.com
A private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to meet the needs of Wyoming’s older residents and help them maintain their independence.
Wyoming Services for Independent Living
800-745-2394 / 307-362-4159
wysil.org
Provides continually increasing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible including services such as travel vouchers.