About Us

Organized in 1978, Self Help Center Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community agency designated by Natrona County and the State of Wyoming to offer support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, elder abuse, sexual assault, family treatment and to substance abusing individuals. 

Our Mission

To provide 24 hour crisis intervention, emergency safe house, and comprehensive supportive services to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, elder abuse victims, and substance use treatment; and reduce future cycles of violence.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to assure inclusion and respect for all persons regardless of cultural background, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, criminal history, or medical status among other factors.  Each program may impose reasonable programmatic restrictions that are intended to support service and/or therapeutic goals of the program, meet restrictions of government grants and funding, or required by limitations of the program to provide services specific to a person.

Our Staff

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    Jennifer Dyer, MS

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Jennifer became the Executive Director of the Self Help Center in fall of 2015.  Jennifer is a Casper Native with over 20 years of non-profit administrative experience.  Jennifer is committed and is passionate about creating a healthier community and is able to work towards this goal by offering hope and help through the Self Help Center's programs and services. 

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    Walt Doney

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EVENTS COORDINATOR

    Walt coordinates the community outreach and event efforts of the Self Help Center. He is originally from Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Milwaukee. He and his family have called Casper home since 2010. He has been an active member of the local community, partnering with many regional groups, organizations and businesses and continues to do so in his current role.

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    Micki Jaramillo

    LEAD ADVOCATE

    Micki has been working in the non-profit sector for over 19 years.  She joined the Self Help Center team in 2015 and serves as our Lead Advocate.  Micki provides crisis intervention and case management to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse that qualify for our Safe House program.  She assists clients with safety planning and helps clients navigate through the various social and human service agencies in the community.

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    Frederick Bergh

    SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDER & MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

    Bio coming soon!

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    Shelley Cook

    CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Shelley joined the Self Help Center team as clinical supervisor in 2016. Shelley has worked in the nonprofit world for 20 years. She chose to become a clinical supervisor because she believes mentoring and supporting other professionals is a powerful way to create a lasting impact in the helping field. Being a part of the Self Help Center allows Shelley to offer safety, support, and hope to those at their most difficult moments.


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    Victor Orr

    PREVENTION SPECIALIST

    Victor Orr has been providing violence prevention programming for the Self Help Center since 1996 . He coordinates our PAVE (People Against Violence Everywhere) program, and facilitates a summer camp for students called CORE (Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education).

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    Katie Wilson

    MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

    Katie is a Mental Health Therapist for the Self Help Center. She began working at the center in through AmeriCorps in 2018, successfully completing 1700 service hours with that agency. She joined the Self Help Center full time upon completion of this service. Katie supports the efforts of our 24-Hour Hotline as well as the facilitation of our Financial Empowerment resources. She also is the lead for our online support group services.

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    Stephanie Lamb

    MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

    Holding a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Stephanie has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families. Stephanie's expertise extends beyond traditional therapy as she conducts comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments, instructs the Level .5 Early Intervention Course, and provides support through the 24-Hour Hotline, embodying a commitment to healing and resilience in her community.

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    Brandi Collins

    SAFE HOUSE LEAD ADVOCATE

    Brandi Collins is a proud Wyoming native who has spent many successful years in the oil and gas industry before making a courageous career shift to pursue her passion for creating positive change. She now works daily toward empowering survivors of domestic violence, helping them rebuild their lives in safe and supportive environments.

  • Bella Ham

    ADVOCATE

    Bio coming soon!

  • Danielle Champlin

    SAFE HOUSE ADVOCATE

    Bio coming soon!

Our Board of Directors

President: Tyler Disburg

Vice President: Erica Ridgeway

Secretary: Christopher Dresang

Treasurer: Shane Galles

Jen Reece

Marissa Widiker

Annie Sanders

Sarah Szewczyk