LYCC - The Laramie Youth Crisis Center

Overview

Mission

“The Laramie Youth Crisis Center provides guidance and support through crisis intervention and prevention for youth and their families.”

Keeping families together by providing services support and shelter

In the early 1970’s, the Laramie Youth Crisis Center began as a 24-hour emergency care and shelter program for youth in crisis. In 1981, the Crisis Center closed due to a loss of federal funding. Shortly thereafter, Cathedral Home for Children reopened the Crisis Center. In 1986, the Crisis Center was able to obtain grants, donations, city support, and county support to construct our present building. the Crisis Center provides a safe, loving, and structured environment for children. In times of family turmoil, the Crisis Center provides guidance and intervention geared toward the protection and preservation of the family.

Temporary emergency care and shelter is provided for children aged 0-18 years. The Crisis Center is designed for crisis intervention, an inherently short-term process. The length of stay depends on the Crisis Center admission circumstances. However, most children return home in one to three days.

The Crisis Center provides a “time-out” away from home for youth as families “cool down” and refocus. This prevents problems from escalating and helps families work through difficult periods of turmoil common during adolescence.

For children who commit less serious offenses, the Crisis Center provides an alternative to jail/detention and provides support for children and families involved in the court system.

The Crisis Center has an “open door” policy for youth in need and staff is available 24 hours a day. For many youth, the Crisis Center is a life-changing experience. The Crisis Center primarily serves Albany County; however, its services can extend to youth throughout Wyoming.