Mercer Family Resource Center

Mercer Family Resource Center Mercer Family Resource Center provides education, counseling, and prevention services that build str

Our professional staff has extensive experience and training in counseling, child development, substance abuse and education. Through dedication and hard work, they work with individuals and families to form lasting connections within our community.

08/30/2026

⏰ Reminder: Anger Management Class Starts Soon! ⏰

Don't miss out! Our 4-Week Anger Management Class for youth ages 12-18 kicks off September 2nd at Mercer Family Resource Center. 🧡

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 535 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper
💵 $45

Give your teen the tools to handle big emotions with confidence. 💪

Enrollment must be done in person by a parent or legal guardian at Mercer Family Resource Center by September 1st — spots are filling up, so stop by soon!

📞 Questions? Send us a message!

08/27/2026

🌟 BIG NEWS from Mercer Family Resource Center! 🌟

This fall, we're excited to bring our Life Skills Classes for Youth (Ages 6-18) right here in-house! 🏡✨

You may know that we've been teaching these classes with some of our wonderful community partners. Now we're thrilled to welcome kids and teens right here at Mercer Family Resource Center too, making it even easier for families to get involved. Classes will be organized by age group to keep lessons relevant and appropriate for every stage — more details on groupings coming soon! 💪

These classes help young people build confidence and real-world skills through age-appropriate lessons like:

🧠 Personal Development – Self-esteem, time management, decision making & goal setting
💬 Communication Skills – Active listening, body language & understanding others
🚭 Substance Use Education – Age-appropriate lessons on ni****ne, alcohol & other drugs
❤️ Emotional Well-Being – Coping skills, understanding stress & managing big feelings
🤝 Relationships & Safety – Healthy relationships, bullying prevention & safety awareness
📚 Life Essentials – Literacy skills, memory tricks, hygiene & nutrition

These classes use the ARISE curriculum, a trusted framework for helping kids build the skills they need to thrive now and in the future.

✨ Learn. Grow. Thrive. ✨

Because investing in our youth means investing in a better tomorrow for our whole community! 🍂

📍 Stay tuned for dates, times, and registration info — drop a 🙋 in the comments if you'd like us to notify you when registration opens!

08/25/2026

Information for the next Natrona County Prevention Coalition meeting!

08/25/2026

An important update from Natrona County Prevention Coalition

08/25/2026

As a reminder, YEC will be held at Mercer Family Resource Center until further notice. We’ve been meeting at a few different locations while construction on our Third Space is being completed. Going forward, we will meet in Mercer’s backyard until construction is finished.

Thank you for being flexible with us as we wrap up construction!

I also wanted to use this update as an opportunity to share a little more about YEC for those who may not be familiar with us.

The Youth Empowerment Council (YEC) is a youth-led group focused on giving young people in the Casper community a voice, opportunities to get involved, and a space to connect with one another. YEC is led by youth, for youth, with members helping shape the activities, projects, and conversations that matter to them.

YEC meets every Thursday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Mercer Family Resource Center.

08/24/2026

💥 NEW CLASS ALERT: Anger Management for Youth 💥

Big emotions deserve real tools — and we're here to help. 🧡

Mercer Family Resource Center is offering a 4-Week Anger Management Class for youth ages 12-18, designed to help teens understand their anger and learn healthy ways to handle it.

Because anger isn't the problem — it's what we do with it that counts. 💪

📅 Starts: September 2nd
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mercer Family Resource Center, 535 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY
💵 Cost: $45

In this class, teens will learn to:
✅ Recognize their anger triggers
✅ Understand how stress affects the body
✅ Build real, practical coping skills for big emotions

Important: Enrollment must be completed in person by a parent or legal guardian no later than September 1st at Mercer Family Resource Center — 535 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY.

Space is limited, so don't wait! Stop by and get your teen enrolled today. 🙌

Because when we give kids the tools to manage big feelings, we give them the confidence to handle whatever comes next. 🌱

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Nick Mitchell! 🎉Mercer Family Resource Center is excited to welcome Nick Mitchell as a Preve...
08/08/2026

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Nick Mitchell! 🎉

Mercer Family Resource Center is excited to welcome Nick Mitchell as a Prevention Education Specialist!

Nick is dedicated to strengthening youth, families, and our community through prevention education and evidence-based programming. He co-coordinates the Youth Empowerment Council, chairs the Natrona County Prevention Coalition, and co-facilitates To***co Education and ARISE Life Skills classes. He is also working toward becoming a certified Circle of Security Facilitator, expanding the ways he can support children and families.

Before joining Mercer FRC, Nick served as a Community Education Specialist at Casper College, where he coordinated hundreds of educational and community programs each year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Wyoming and brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to his new role.

Nick believes prevention begins by giving young people and families the knowledge, skills, and support they need to make healthy choices and build resilient communities. His experience, leadership, and passion for helping others make him a fantastic addition to our team—and we are thrilled to have him on board!

Outside of work, Nick enjoys gardening, cooking, attending baseball games, and spending time with his wife and young son.

Please join us in giving Nick a warm welcome to the Mercer FRC family! 💙

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Nicole Puettman! 🎉Mercer Family Resource Center is delighted to welcome Nicole Puettman as a...
08/07/2026

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Nicole Puettman! 🎉

Mercer Family Resource Center is delighted to welcome Nicole Puettman as a Prevention Education Specialist!

With more than 20 years of experience in education, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and enthusiasm to our team. She holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Physical Education/Health, as well as a master’s degree in Special Education.

At Mercer FRC, Nicole works alongside youth, families, schools, and community partners to promote healthy choices, strengthen essential life skills, and build positive relationships. She is passionate about helping young people recognize their strengths, make healthy decisions, and gain the confidence to create a positive path forward.

Nicole also enjoys encouraging parents throughout their parenting journeys by sharing practical tools and insights that help strengthen relationships with their children. Her goal is for every person she works with to leave feeling supported, empowered, and capable of creating lasting positive change.

Nicole’s extensive experience and commitment to helping others discover their potential make her an incredible addition to the MFRC family. We are so excited to have her on board!

Please join us in giving Nicole a warm welcome! 💙

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Alli McElroy! 🎉Mercer Family Resource Center is thrilled to welcome Alli McElroy as our new ...
08/06/2026

🎉 Meet Our New Team Member: Alli McElroy! 🎉

Mercer Family Resource Center is thrilled to welcome Alli McElroy as our new Prevention Education Specialist!

Alli brings valuable experience supporting young people through crises, housing instability, and other significant life challenges. Her background as a Youth Worker with local nonprofits strengthened her skills in trauma-informed care, youth advocacy, and community-based services.

At Mercer FRC, Alli facilitates Insight to Substance Use, Anger Management, and Life Skills classes for youth, along with Strengthening Families and Love and Logic classes for caregivers. Through these evidence-based programs, she helps youth and families build confidence, strengthen relationships, make healthy decisions, and develop the resilience they need to thrive.

Alli’s passion for empowering youth and families makes her a wonderful addition to our team—and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board!

When she isn’t working, Alli enjoys crafting, reading, spending time with her family, and exploring the outdoors. She is also pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Wyoming.

Please join us in giving Alli a warm welcome to the Mercer Family Resource Center family! 💙

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535 W Yellowstone Highway
Casper, WY
82601

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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