Who We Are
Prevention with Purpose
21 Wellness Coalition is here to connect our communities to resources on mental wellness, and prevention of substance misuse, alcohol misuse, tobacco/nicotine misuse, to build a thriving community. You are worthy of healthy choices, and you deserve to live the healthiest life possible, 21 Wellness is a trusted connection to resources and prevention for everyone in Weston County.
Create Lasting Impact
Your contribution empowers education, resources, and connection for those in need.
Support Healthier Futures
Help reduce substance misuse and promote mental wellness in our community.
Dedicated to Education Connection Community and Impact
We are committed to building a healthier community for everyone, focusing on long-term, sustainable change. Our initiatives are designed to be inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of Weston County, ensuring that every individual has access to resources and education about substance misuse, suicide prevention, and wellness. Together, we can create lasting impact in our community.
Empowering Education
We provide accessible, evidence-based education to empower individuals and families. We equip the communities with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions, and have tough but impactful conversations about substance use and mental wellbeing to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Seamless Resource Connection
Navigating the path to wellness should be simple and supportive. Our coalition serves as a central hub for connecting individuals with the right resources—whether it’s preventative education, addiction services, mental wellbeing support, or other wellness programs. We streamline access, ensuring everyone can find the help they need without barriers or judgement.
Collaborative Community Partnerships
Strong partnerships create lasting change. By working hand-in-hand with local organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and healthcare providers, we foster a culture of collaboration. These partnerships enhance our collective impact, allowing us to address community wellness challenges more effectively and holistically.
Kristi Lipp
Meet the Team
Kristi firmly believes, just as Margaret Mead did, that a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens can change the world! Kristi lives in Newcastle with her husband, Phil and their two kids. She began her work in prevention in 2003 following her work as a 4-H/Youth Agent. She has worked extensively in community-based prevention as well as statewide prevention projects. Kristi finds daily motivation in engaging community members to make healthier choices, which in turn enables long term success. For the past 21 years, she has worked hand in hand with the prevention coalition and stakeholders in Weston County to improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens in her community. Kristi has always had a passion for working with young people and empowering them to make positive life choices. She is a certified Sources of Strength trainer, a Master Trainer for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), and a trainer for QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Youth Mental Health First Aid and Adult Mental Health First Aid.
- Associate of Science in Agriculture, Casper College, 1996
- Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences, University of WY, 1998
- Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
Create Lasting Impact
Your contribution empowers education, resources, and connection for those in need.
Support Healthier Futures
Help reduce substance misuse and promote mental wellness in our community.
Coalition Members
Organizations Supporting a Heathier Weston County
21 Wellness is comprised of community stakeholders from organizations across Weston County. We work together to help our communities make impactful connections and healthier choices.
- UW Cooperative Extension- Weston County
- Weston County Health Services
- Weston County WIC
- Weston County Gazette
- Weston County School District #7
- Weston County School District #1
- Weston County Public Health
- State of Wyoming Probation & Parole
- YES House
- WyoDak Real Estate- NavX
- WYO Help
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss
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