Find Help in Wyoming
91 government-validated organizations serving Wyoming — housing counselors, credit counselors, debtor education providers, and legal aid offices.
Why Wyoming Residents Need Help
Wyoming's distress metrics fall below national averages across the board, but financial hardship is individual — not statistical. The 91 organizations below serve Wyoming residents dealing with mortgage trouble, debt collection, or bankruptcy regardless of statewide trends.
Wyoming's State Distress Index score is 39.3 (Normal), ranking #42 of 51 jurisdictions.
1 of Wyoming's 1 HUD-approved housing counselor offers foreclosure and default counseling. 1 agency serves in Spanish. 1 offers reverse mortgage counseling.
12 of the 40 DOJ-approved credit counselors serving Wyoming offer in-person sessions, and 36 offer online counseling. For the post-filing debtor education course, 9 of 49 providers offer in-person classes.
Housing Counselors (1)
HUD-approved agencies providing free foreclosure prevention counseling, mortgage assistance, and financial guidance.
Credit Counselors (40)
DOJ-approved agencies providing the required pre-filing credit counseling for bankruptcy, plus general debt management plans.
American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc.
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management, Inc. DBA credit.org
Debtor Education (49)
DOJ-approved providers for the required post-filing debtor education course in bankruptcy proceedings.
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management, Inc. DBA credit.org
Legal Aid (1)
Federally funded legal aid organizations providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals facing foreclosure, debt, and housing issues.
Foreclosure in Wyoming
Read the full Wyoming foreclosure law guide — timeline, protections, redemption rights, and anti-deficiency rules.
Most-Complained-About Mortgage Servicer in Wyoming
Wells Fargo & Company leads with 47 CFPB mortgage complaints in Wyoming (out of 363 total across all servicers). If you're having issues with your servicer, a HUD-approved counselor can help you navigate the complaint process.
File a CFPB complaint · View full Wells Fargo & Company complaint profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many verified help providers are in Wyoming?
There are 91 government-validated organizations serving Wyoming: 1 HUD-approved housing counselors, 40 DOJ-approved credit counselors, 49 debtor education providers, and 1 LSC-funded legal aid offices. Of the 1 counselors, 1 offer foreclosure prevention services and 1 serve in Spanish.
Are housing counselors in Wyoming free?
Yes. HUD-approved housing counselors provide free, confidential assistance. They can help you understand your options if you're behind on your mortgage, facing foreclosure, or dealing with a reverse mortgage. Wyoming uses non-judicial (trustee sale) foreclosure, with a typical timeline of 10 months. The earlier you contact a counselor, the more options you'll have. Call 1-800-569-4287 to reach one.
What is the difference between credit counseling and debtor education in Wyoming?
Credit counseling is required before filing for bankruptcy — a counselor reviews your finances and discusses alternatives. Debtor education is required after filing — a course that covers budgeting, money management, and using credit wisely. Both are provided by DOJ-approved agencies. Wyoming had 572 bankruptcy filings last year (#38 nationally per capita). 83% were Chapter 7 liquidations and 15% were Chapter 13 repayment plans.
How do I qualify for free legal aid in Wyoming?
LSC-funded legal aid is available to low-income individuals, typically those earning below 125% of the federal poverty level. Each organization has its own intake process — call and ask about eligibility. Many can help with foreclosure defense, debt collection harassment, and housing disputes. Wyoming has 1 LSC-funded legal aid office — Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. is the primary provider.
How current is this directory data?
Provider listings are pulled from federal government databases: HUD's Housing Counselor API, the DOJ US Trustee Program's approved agency feeds, and the Legal Services Corporation's grantee database. Data is refreshed periodically from these official sources.
What type of foreclosure does Wyoming use?
Wyoming uses non-judicial (trustee sale) foreclosure. The typical timeline from first missed payment to sale is roughly 6–10 months. Lenders may choose either path, so timelines vary. See our full Wyoming foreclosure law guide for details on protections, redemption rights, and homestead exemptions.
What are the top mortgage complaints in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 363 CFPB mortgage complaints on record across the 30 largest servicers. The most-complained-about servicer is WELLS FARGO & COMPANY with 47 complaints. If you're having issues with your servicer, a HUD-approved counselor can help you navigate the complaint process, or you can file a CFPB complaint directly. See WELLS FARGO & COMPANY's full complaint profile.