This information has been provided to help you more effectively use Senior Pathways. If you have difficulty finding the programs or would like additional information about Connect Wyoming, please feel free to contact us at: connect@uwyo.edu.
Senior Pathways uses the Pathways Plus database which is a part of the Connect Wyoming project. Pathways Plus provides the most comprehensive and current collection of human services information specific to the state of Wyoming.
How to Search Senior Pathways
Senior Pathways can be searched in two ways. You can search for program information by either:
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Clicking a specific county on the Wyoming map
or by
- Making a choice in the drop down lists
Wyoming Map
By simply clicking on a specific county on the Wyoming map, a list of all the senior services for that county will be listed on the results page. If you don't find what you are searching for, try returning to the main Senior Pathways search page and either select a different county on the map, or use the drop down lists to narrow or widen your search.
If these options still don't provide the results you need, try using the full version of the Pathways Plus database, located in the Connect Wyoming web site.
Drop Down List
The drop down lists allow you to combine both geographic and service search options. This helps you be more specific about the resources that are provided on the results page.
Two options are available in the drop down list area:
- Select a Location
- Select a Service
Select a Location
You can start your search by first selecting a location. There are two options for selecting locations: county or city. You may only select one of these two options at a time.
Hint: If you select a specific town and don't receive any results, try selecting the specific county that the town is in. This will widen your search to a county level and should provide more results.
Select a Service
There are 14 services available to choose from in the keyword drop down list. By selecting a service and then clicking on the Search button, only programs matching that specific keyword will be provided in the results page.
Hint: If you don't find the term you are looking for in the list, try searching the full version of Pathways Plus.
Combining both Location and Service Selections
You can choose both a geographic location and a service to focus your search even more. All you have to do is first select either a county or city, and then choose a term from the service list. By doing this, the results page will display only programs which match the selected service and provide that service in the specific geographic location that you selected.
Results Page
After clicking on the Search button, you will be provided a list of programs matching your search. The list will include the title of the program and the city in which it is located.
Additionally, you will find small check boxes next to each title. By selecting one or more of the check boxes, you can:
- Display ALL of the selected records on one screen
- Print a list of the selected records without all the web page images and navigation
These options can be very useful if you would like a single list of programs or would like to send a single record or a list of records to yourself or someone else.
Program Descriptions
When you click on the title of a specific program, a complete description of the services provided by that program will be displayed. The information shown will include:
- Complete contact information
- Information about intake procedures and requirements
- A brief description of the services provided
Adding/Updating Program Information
If you are in charge of a human services program providing services to Wyoming citizens, please let Connect Wyoming know if your program needs to be added to the Pathways Plus database, or if the information listed needs to be updated.
The most efficient method is to visit our add/change information page. Or, you may call the Connect Wyoming Help Desk at 1-800-889-8309 and provide the information over the phone.
Alternative Formats of Pathways Plus
In addition to Senior Pathways and the online version of the Pathways Plus database, Connect Wyoming also provides the database in a free CD format that can be loaded onto your desktop. To receive a free CD please use our online form to submit your request. For more information about the CD service, please visit the Pathways Plus - CD Version web page.
Additionally, Connect Wyoming provides print directories of the information contained in the Pathways Plus database. The directories are available to community and human service groups in either a general county listing, or in a specialized, subject specific directory. (Please note: the specialized print directories are produced for an appropriate fee.) Contact the Connect Wyoming team for more information about this service.
CW Newsletter
Each month Connect Wyoming sends out a newsletter via e-mail to over 1300 subscribers in the state. The CW Newsletter includes helpful stories about current human services issues, information about the Pathways Plus database, and notices and listings of community events around the state.
Please visit our Subscribe to the Newsletter page if you would like to begin receiving a link to it each month.
Additionally, Connect Wyoming welcomes story ideas and submissions. If you would like to include your event or service in an issue, please contact the Connect Wyoming team at: connect@uwyo.edu.
Contacting Connect Wyoming
All of the Connect Wyoming services are available through the main Connect Wyoming web site. If you have questions or comments regarding the Senior Pathways project, or about Connect Wyoming in general, please feel free to contact us at:
Connect Wyomingc/o Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Department 4298
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2996
E-mail: connect@uwyo.edu
