Wyoming Professional Assistance Program
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For Employers

How We Can Help

The Wyoming Professional Assistance Program collaborates with employers by providing consultation and training to promote a supportive work environment and facilitate early intervention for employees facing substance use issues and mental health challenges. Additionally, WPAP partners with licensing boards and healthcare systems by advocating for the well-being of professionals within the healthcare setting and providing recovery accountability through our comprehensive monitoring program.

We are happy to coordinate with employers and healthcare systems to provide educational outreach focusing on mental health challenges and substance use issues.

Licensed Professionals

Who We Work With

Per state statute, we must contract with a licensing authority to offer services to their licensees.

We currently contract with the following: 

  • Wyoming Board of Medicine
  • Wyoming Board of Pharmacy
  • Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine
  • Wyoming Board of Nursing
  • Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
  • Wyoming State Bar

Would you like to offer WPAP services to your licensees?

Call Executive Director, Candice Cochran at
307-472-1222 ext 1 or [email protected].

How You Can Help

How to Refer

All referrals to WPAP are completely confidential. WPAP will not disclose information to any outside entity without a signed release. When you reach out to WPAP, you will be scheduled for a CONFIDENTIAL conversation with our clinical director and/or executive director. Together we will determine how WPAP can best help your employee or licensee. These services can include intervention assistance, additional evaluations, life-coaching, referrals, screenings and/or monitoring.
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Educational Programing

The Wyoming Professional Assistance Program extends its partnership to employers and healthcare systems by offering educational presentations tailored to staff, students, or other interested parties. These presentations shed light on the challenges faced by professionals dealing with burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and mental health issues, emphasizing WPAP’s role in supporting their personal and professional recovery journeys.

Community Engagement & Outreach

WPAP actively participates in association conferences, health fairs, and various exhibitor opportunities, maintaining a visible presence to reach a broader audience. 

If you’re interested in having WPAP speak to your group or exhibit at your conference, please contact Executive Director, Candice Cochran at 307-472-1222 ext 1 or [email protected].

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Employers about the Wyoming Professional Assistance Program

WPAP is a confidential support program designed to assist professionals in Wyoming who may be facing challenges related to substance abuse, mental health issues, burnout, stress, anxiety, or other personal concerns. Employers can benefit from WPAP by promoting a healthy and supportive work environment, facilitating early intervention for employees facing wellness challenges, and ultimately enhancing employee well-being and productivity.
Employers can refer employees to WPAP by encouraging them to contact WPAP directly or by making a confidential referral on their behalf. Referrals can also be made through human resources, employee assistance programs (EAPs), or other designated points of contact within the organization.
Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of WPAP. All communications and interactions with WPAP staff are strictly confidential, and information about employees seeking assistance is kept private in accordance with state and federal laws. Employers will not have access to specific details about employees’ participation in WPAP without their consent.
Employers can promote WPAP within their organization by raising awareness about the program, providing information about WPAP services and resources to employees, and encouraging a culture of openness and support around wellness issues. Employers can also collaborate with WPAP to offer educational presentations, training sessions, or information materials for employees.
WPAP collaborates with employers by providing consultation, training, and educational presentations to promote a supportive work environment and facilitate early intervention for employees facing wellness challenges.
There is no cost for employers to collaborate with WPAP. Our program is funded through contracts with licensing authorities. Employers can access WPAP services and resources at no charge to support the well-being of their employees.

Employers can get started with WPAP by contacting us directly to learn more about our services and discuss how we can support their organization. We are available to answer any questions, provide additional information, and collaborate with employers to promote employee well-being and success.

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