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Wyoming Behavioral Institute

2521 East 15th street
Casper, WY 82609
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About Wyoming Behavioral Institute

Wyoming Behavioral Institute is a Casper, Wyoming psychiatric and addiction treatment center providing crisis stabilization and longer-term care for adults, young adults, and adolescents. With 81 inpatient beds, Joint Commission accreditation, and a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers, WBI serves individuals facing complex mental health challenges alongside substance use disorders. The facility accepts a broad range of insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and military coverage.

Inpatient Psychiatric and Substance Use Treatment

WBI’s core offering is inpatient residential care for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis or early recovery. The inpatient unit provides continuous observation, psychiatric evaluation, and a structured daily schedule of individual and group therapy. For those who do not require overnight hospitalization, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides daytime treatment with the option to return home each evening, while an intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers a flexible step-down path for people continuing to build stability.

Substance use treatment at WBI begins with medically supervised detoxification, followed by inpatient rehab that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-step principles, and family therapy. The goal is to address both the physical and psychological dimensions of addiction within a structured, clinically supported environment.

Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Care

A significant focus at Wyoming Behavioral Institute is the integrated treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Rather than treating each condition in isolation, WBI’s clinical team uses a concurrent approach that addresses conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder alongside addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care are part of this integrated model.

Programs and Quick Facts

  • Location: 2521 East 15th Street, Casper, Wyoming 82609
  • Levels of care: Medically assisted detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and aftercare support
  • Specialty programs: Child and adolescent inpatient, adult, young adult, LGBTQ-inclusive, and military or veteran programming
  • Clinical modalities: CBT, DBT, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and 12-step
  • Accreditation: Joint Commission accredited; Wyoming State Licensed
  • Insurance: Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, First Choice Health, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance, and

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Edited by:
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Facility Overview

Bed icon 81
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Hikari Skullflame
1 month ago on Google
5
The staff were amazing I appreciated the fact that they gave me a choice to participate in groups and gave me space when I needed it
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello! We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
Hailey Parke
1 month ago on Google
4
Staff were pretty nice but it’s an overall miserable place
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Benjamin Griffith
2 months ago on Google
5
It helps me after detoxing. I feel better and it helped me. Thankyou
Response from the owner1 month ago
So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Wyoming Behavioral Institute works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehabs allow clients to remain in or return to their home and community while receiving treatment. These programs are for clients leaving inpatient care and for those wishing to return home immediately following detox. Most outpatient programs offer multiple levels of care to evolve with clients' needs, including programming such as partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care. The most common outpatient treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery education, holistic and integrative care, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Clients undergoing treatment in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically are those who are leaving inpatient rehab or who have elected to forgo residential care following detox. Clients engage in at least nine hours of treatment weekly, on average, but may receive up to 20 hours of care, with the frequency and intensity of treatment decreasing as clients stabilize. Intensive outpatient treatment often combines psychotherapy, recovery education, holistic care, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Rehab aftercare programs serve clients who are medically stable and well advanced in their recovery journey, having already completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they return to their home, workplace, and community. Case managers and care teams play a pivotal role in designing a long-term care plan that meets clients' unique recovery needs and goals. Relapse prevention and peer coaching are common.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

A sober living home in Wyoming can provide individuals in recovery the support, structure, and foundation they need to continue their recovery journey. Most residents have completed a rehab program. The setting maintains high expectations and helps residents resume normal activities so they can learn how to achieve long-term recovery when they return to mainstream society. Prices vary, but most halfway houses cost around the same in total.

Services offered by drug intervention programs often include specialists to assist with a drug intervention in Wyoming. Drug interventions are designed to encourage individuals who are struggling with addiction to get the treatment necessary for recovery. Friends and family can partner with intervention services to host an intervention and suggest a solid treatment plan to the individual. These services can also provide follow-up care for both the individual and family members.

In a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you'll receive intensive addiction treatment while being able to return home each day. PHP is a good fit for those with moderate to severe addictions and often serves as a step-down level of care. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 minimum hours a week and includes relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services. Most insurance providers fully or partially cover PHP treatment.

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

The safest way to rid your body of addictive drugs and/or alcohol is a medically assisted detox, which is typically held in an inpatient setting while under 24/7 medical supervision. Abruptly quitting alcohol and certain drugs (like benzodiazepines or opioids) can cause dangerous side effects, so a team of medical professionals is tasked with keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the process. After your body is detoxed of all alcohol and drugs, you'll likely transition to an inpatient treatment or maintenance program for the next stage of your recovery.

Treatments

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Wyoming can occur in various formats. Common types of CBT include dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. The main focus of each is to help participants change thought and behavior patterns.

Substance use disorder treatment in Wyoming may include dialectical behavior therapy. This evidence based approach seeks to give clients the tools they need to manage their emotions and make healthy changes in thinking and behavior. Treatment includes individual sessions, group skills sessions, and homework assignments.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Pathways/Trauma Informed Care is a treatment model for those who have experienced a traumatic life event, may struggle with substance abuse, and whose emotional and mental health have been affected by these experiences. Acute trauma is exposure to a one-time event. Complex trauma often occurs in the context of a child's early care giving system. Treatment of trauma is specialized care. This care focuses on building skills in six key areas.

For many couples, attending couples therapy in Wyoming is a powerful way to strengthen their relationship. It can be useful for improving communication, increasing intimacy, navigating addiction, or rebuilding trust. Sessions typically last about 12 weeks.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

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  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Mike Phillips

CEO

Joseph Izzarelli

COO

David Martorano, MD

Chief Medical Officerz

Mandy Blajszczak

Chief Nursing Officer

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Wyoming

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Wyoming Behavioral Institute.

Contact Information

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2521 East 15th street
Casper WY, 82609

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Reviews of Wyoming Behavioral Institute

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2.22 (245 reviews)
John Edward Bidwell
1 month ago
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16 Day Audit of: Wyoming Behavioral Institute Identification: Military Veteran Patients on Unit: 13 Staff on Hand per Unit- Nights: 4, 1 Nurse, 1 Pharmacist, 2 CNAs Days: 1 Director, 2 Office, 2 CNAs, 2 Pharmacist, 2 Caseworkers, 5 Social Worker Therapists, 1 Medical Doctor, 2 Psychiatrists, 2 Janitorial Services HIPPA Violation and Multiple Medical Ethics Violations were observed and noted. Google Comments 398 Fist Customer Post 2013 5 Years Later and 24 Posts Later, Someone in Administration decided to start responding to Consumer Complaints and Feedback. Out of 398 posts in the last decade, 300 posts were responded to by the owner which is remarkable and rare indeed. Responses were individualistic, not a general response, requiring time to read, validate, seek further clarification, from Commenters. And report. Day 1 was led by a nearly 3 hour ride by ambulance loaded up on Ativan. Day 2, somewhere in the afternoon, heavy sedated, I was awakened to 2 staff members on either side sitting next to me and listening to a gentleman on a screen that I would soon find out would be my Psychiatrist, asking them to see if I might be able to be awakened and aroused. I looked at this man and said who are you. I said where are you at, come see me in person in 10 Days when you have time, and drifted back off to sleep. The days blurred for a few days in the beginning. It was comforting to wake up to food sitting for each meal beside each bed, encouraging me to eat. HIPPA Volition Therapist was notified by a staff member to delve into personal effects about myself in front of another patient. I notified the staff member immediately she was violating my rights and breaking HIPPA Laws, she gave excuses and played it down then finally agreed to go to a more secluded location. Ethics Violations A pharmacist gave me an extra of 1 pill and did not provide 1 medication Major Ethics Violations: The release Draft shows me that I was discharged at 1100 am on the 1st of May when I was discharged factually at 7:30 PM on the st. As well, being discharged, I was told I would catch the bus, however, I was Not given a bus ticket. I got in the taxi and was taken to a local hotel instead of the bus Station. Now to balance things a little bit. This facility is one of the best I have audited. The staff are above par, with each other and with Patients. When 1 staff member is asked a request for something and asked a 2nd different staff for the same request, and if the both staff respond by saying the same response, "You're needed in group at this time,....", This is when you know Staff are cohesive, this is what you want to see. My final comment, >If a young man that is violent towards other patients and is not allowed to be dealt with, placed on the same unit as 2 older, geriatric patients, I question and challenge your Logistics and Ethical Moral Conduct.

Response from the owner
We greatly value your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us. So that we can follow up with you directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. Thank you.
Hikari Skullflame
1 month ago
5

The staff were amazing I appreciated the fact that they gave me a choice to participate in groups and gave me space when I needed it

Response from the owner
Hello! We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
Hailey Parke
1 month ago
4

Staff were pretty nice but it’s an overall miserable place

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Lamb Lingelser
1 month ago
1

The staff and therapists were amazing....but Dr. Martorono was absolutely demonic and extremely harmful during my discharge...telling me my life isnt going to ever be okay...that i never should get pregnant when actually my daughter is my greatest accomplishment... his statements were pretty catastrophic to my mental health and ability to see life in a positive view.... his statements were incredibly harmful to my mental health and detrimental to my state of mind upon discharge when I had been diagnosed with BPD.... the entire week was extremely overwhelming and while the staff and therapists were incredibly helpful, his statements towards me were absolutely inappropriate for someone in his position.

Response from the owner
Thank you for the review. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at https://wbihelp.com/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.
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