Welcome to Cathedral Corner!
Here, we highlight issues that matter most to us—youth & family mental health, prevention, education, and advocacy—while offering a closer look at the programs and partnerships that drive our mission forward.
Cathedral Corner
Helping Kids Feel Connected, Capable, and Supported: A Back-to-School Guide for Caregivers
The beginning of a school year comes with a lot to think about: new teachers, changing schedules, activities, friendships, homework, and getting everyone out the door on time.
But amid all of that, there are also small opportunities to strengthen something that matters long after the first-day nerves have passed: our kids' mental health.
What Belonging Makes Possible: How Young people heal in connection
Belonging is collective. It is built by coaches and teachers, neighbors and employers, donors and volunteers, anyone willing to be one more reliable adult in a young person's life. When a community decides that all kids are our kids, belonging stops being something a young person hopes to stumble into. It becomes something we build on purpose.
The Ripple Effect: Why Investing in Youth Mental Health Reaches Further than You Think
When we invest in youth mental health, the impact reaches far beyond one young person. Discover how Cathedral Home's work strengthens families, schools, and communities across Wyoming.
How much stress is too much? A parent’s guide to teen stress
Whether you're concerned about your teen or just want to talk to someone about what you're noticing, Cathedral Home is here. Our team works with Wyoming youth and families every day — and we'd love to help.
WyoLeg 2026: What We’re Watching and Advocating for This Year
Our Cathedral Home team closely monitors policy changes on the local, state, and federal level that could affect kids and families’ ability to thrive. One of the most significant opportunities we have to make our voices heard as advocates is during Wyoming’s legislative session, held in Cheyenne for several weeks each year.
Cultivating Understanding: Exploring Perceptions of Mental Health and Suicide in Agriculture
Cathedral Home counselor Amanda Tracy, PPC, shares insights from her PhD dissertation research on perceptions of mental health and suicide in agriculture, focusing on how young adults raised in farming and ranching communities make sense of these issues.
Bridging the Gaps: Why Mental Health Equity Matters in Wyoming’s Rural Communities
At Cathedral Home, we know that mental health equity — giving every person a fair opportunity to access the care they deserve — is a necessary and urgent need in Wyoming. In this blog post, we break down the mental health landscape in Wyoming, the barriers rural youth and families face, and what it will take to build a better system of care for all.
It Takes a Village: How Community Connection Supports Mental Health
Community is vital for youth mental health. Learn how Cathedral Home empowers kids in Wyoming to get involved, give back, and feel connected.
Lessons from the Barn: How Horse Therapy Helps Youth Build Belonging & Resilience
Discover how horse therapy helps youth build confidence, emotional resilience, and coping skills through Cathedral Home’s equine therapy program in Laramie, Wyoming.
From Surviving to Thriving: What We Know About Helping Kids Heal, Hope, & Connect
For years, our team has focused on helping youth grow, learn, play, and thrive by combining trauma-informed practices with asset-building — an approach that helps kids not only heal from past experiences, but also gain the confidence and skills to build a healthy path forward. Here’s what that looks like in action, and how we know it works for kids.
Beyond Awareness: Why Suicide Prevention Month is a Call to Action
At Cathedral Home, we view this month as an opportunity not only to raise awareness, but also to focus our attention on actionable solutions that improve access to care and prevention resources in our state.