Southwest Counseling Service

Southwest Counseling Service Southwest Counseling Service is a comprehensive community mental health and substance abuse treatment center providing services to Sweetwater County, WY.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐ฎ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐๐ ๐ž๐ฌ! ๐–๐žโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ...
04/23/2026

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐ฎ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐๐ ๐ž๐ฌ! ๐–๐žโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐›๐ฒ, ๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ.

This annual 5K and 10K event brings the community together to support crime victims in Sweetwater County, along with local law enforcement and the YWCA of Sweetwater County โ€“ Centers for Families and Children. After the race, the Sweetwater County Attorneyโ€™s Office will honor local officers for their dedication and service.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with races kicking off at 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. at the Young at Heart Community Center on Reagan Avenue in Rock Springs. The event is free to join, and t-shirts will be available for $5.

Weโ€™re proud to be part of a community that comes together for such an important causeโ€”hope to see you there!



04/22/2026

Laughter does more for your mind than you might realize ๐Ÿ˜Š

When you laugh, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, and it can also support serotonin, which helps regulate mood, sleep, and overall well-being. At the same time, laughter lowers stress hormones like cortisol, helping your body relax.

It doesnโ€™t have to be a big moment, even a small, genuine laugh can help shift your mood.

Those little moments of joy? They matter more than you think. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

04/21/2026

๐Ÿคฏ Millions of people across the country are impacted by alcohol use disorder, and it doesnโ€™t discriminate. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 14.5 million Americans ages 12 and older are living with alcohol use disorder. That's over 5% of the population!

Young adults, especially those 18โ€“25, are experiencing some of the highest rates. Thatโ€™s why awareness, prevention, and support matter now more than ever.

If you or someone you know is struggling, youโ€™re not alone. Help is here, and available.
To schedule an appointment: ๐Ÿ“ž 307-352-6680
Open Access (walk-in): 12-4PM, Mon-Thurs

04/20/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Monthโ€”a reminder that youโ€™re not alone, even on the days it feels like it.

In the U.S., about 1 in 10 adults struggle with alcohol use disorder each year, and millions more are impacted through their families, relationships, and communities. Recovery isnโ€™t rareโ€”itโ€™s real, and itโ€™s happening every single day.

If today is one more day for you, that matters.

If today is hard, thatโ€™s okay tooโ€”keep going.

One day at a time adds up, even when it doesnโ€™t feel like it. ๐Ÿ’›

04/17/2026

โœจ Now Accepting New Patients! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ Open to the public
๐Ÿ“… By appointment only
โฐ 4 days a week | 7:00 a.m. โ€“ 5:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ’ป Telehealth psychiatric services also available

Southwest Counseling Service Medical Services is proud to offer comprehensive care with Dana Grenier, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC โ€” a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience.

Dana provides primary care and psychiatric services for youth through aging adults, all in one place. From wellness visits and chronic condition management to medication management and mental health support, her approach is compassionate, thorough, and patient-centered.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans.

๐Ÿ“ž Call 307-352-6689 to schedule your appointment.

04/17/2026

โœจ Meet the Clinician:
Shelby Gordon, MSW, PCSW โœจ
Shelby Gordon is a Provisional Clinical Social Worker
specializing in recovery services and is a proud
graduate of Southwest Counselingโ€™s Therapeutic
Community program in 2015. Her journey brings both
professional expertise and meaningful lived perspective
to the clients she serves.

Shelby earned her Master of Social Work from the
University of Nevada, Reno and her Bachelor of Social
Work from the University of Utah. She provides
individualized, compassionate care using
evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and
trauma-focused art therapy (ART)โ€”with a strong
passion for working with adolescents.

Shelby believes deeply that every person deserves to
see their own valueโ€”that they are worthy, and that
they donโ€™t have to face lifeโ€™s challenges alone.

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys gaming and spending
time in the worlds of Harry Potter, Stranger Things, and
Star Wars โœจ

Weโ€™re proud to have Shelby as part of our team and
grateful for the hope and healing she brings to our
community ๐Ÿ’š






04/15/2026

When your nervous system feels dysregulated, even small moments can feel overwhelming. Here are a few simple ways to help bring your body and mind back to center:
โœจ Pause and breathe โ€“ Try slow, deep breathing (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6).
โœจ Ground yourself โ€“ Name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
โœจ Move your body โ€“ A short walk, stretching, or even shaking out tension can help reset your system.
โœจ Limit stimulation โ€“ Step away from noise, screens, or stressful environments if you can.
โœจ Offer yourself compassion โ€“ Your body is responding the best way it knows how. Be kind to yourself.

If dysregulation feels constant or hard to manage on your own, you donโ€™t have to navigate it alone. Southwest Counseling Service is here to support you with tools, care, and guidance tailored to your needs.

๐Ÿ“ž Call us at 307-352-6680 to learn more or get started.

You deserve to feel balanced, supported, and well. ๐Ÿ’›

04/10/2026

Did you know Southwest Counseling offers scheduled appointments?

Call 307-352-6680 to schedule an appointment.

We also offer Open Access for immediate needs from 12-4PM Mon-Thurs!

04/10/2026

At the heart of what we do is teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to finding the right solutions for every client. We believe that challenges are just opportunities to collaborate, think creatively, and deliver results that truly make a difference.

If youโ€™re looking for a team thatโ€™s ready to go the extra mile for you, letโ€™s connect. Call us at 307-352-6680 โ€” weโ€™re here to help!

04/07/2026

โ€œIf we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep walking.โ€

Recovery isnโ€™t about having it all figured outโ€”itโ€™s about continuing to show up, even on the hard days. Progress doesnโ€™t have to be loud or fast to matter. Sometimes, it looks like getting out of bed. Making the call. Choosing not to give up.

If youโ€™re moving forward, even one small step at a time, youโ€™re doing the work. And that matters.

Keep going. Weโ€™re here with you every step of the way. ๐Ÿค 307-352-6680

04/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘‰ We want to give a special shout out to our very own Krystle Norton, a team member who does it all around here and who truly embodies what it means to show up, step up, and give back.

For over 8 years, Krystle has been an essential part of Southwest Counseling, supporting our team and the individuals we serve in countless ways. She also brings over 20 years of personal recovery from substance useโ€”offering not just professional support, but lived experience, compassion, and hope to those walking a similar path.

Krystle is an incredible Peer Specialist who leads with authenticity, manages Fleet Maintenance to ensure clients have reliable transportation, and has stepped in as Interim Purchasing Clerk to keep our residential treatment homes stocked with food and supplies. No matter the roleโ€”wherever sheโ€™s needed, sheโ€™s there.

Now, sheโ€™s added another incredible accomplishment: becoming our CPR/First Aid/AED & Stop the Bleed Instructor!

At Southwest Counseling, every staff member is CPR certified to ensure weโ€™re prepared for emergency situations and can provide the safest environment possibleโ€”something Krystle now leads.

Weโ€™re grateful for her dedication, her growth, and the example she sets every day.

04/04/2026

Itโ€™s not โ€œjust people-pleasing.โ€ Sometimes, itโ€™s trauma.

For many people, constantly putting others first isnโ€™t about being niceโ€”itโ€™s about feeling safe. It can come from experiences where saying no felt risky, where approval was tied to love, or where conflict meant something bigger than just disagreement.

So you learn to keep the peace.

You say yes when you want to say no.

You read the room before you even enter it.

Thatโ€™s not a personality flawโ€”thatโ€™s a survival response.

The good news? Itโ€™s something you can unlearnโ€”with the right support. Therapies like trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, somatic therapy, and DBT can help you process past experiences, build boundaries, and reconnect with your own needs.

You donโ€™t have to keep abandoning yourself to feel accepted. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“ž Weโ€™re here to helpโ€”appointments available + Open Access Monโ€“Thurs, 12โ€“4

Call: 307-352-6680

Address

2300 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY
82901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+13073526689

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