In our latest episode of Report to Wyoming I caught up with Jeremy Jones, the Executive Director for the 12-24 Club in Casper, a free community resource built around recovery from addiction. You can give it a listen below.
In general, the nonprofit serves Central Wyoming's recovery community. A lot of the programs that meet are 12-step, peer-led groups. The 12-24 club works in partnership with those groups to provide a safe space.
There is an attitude of tolerance, welcoming, acceptance and everyone there is there for the same ailment, whether it's alcoholism, drug addiction, or dealing with a family member who has a substance abuse issue.
Typically most days there is a drug-court officer downstairs or in the parking lot. Upstairs staff does a good job of making sure everything is safe