Ann M. Perkins, Ph.D.
Ann M. Perkins has worked in the field of Education and Early Childhood for over 20 years. With a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis on Family Policy and Resource Management, Ann has taught courses that cross the life span, specifically focusing on Early Childhood Education and Family Well-Being with an interest on Family Resources. As a graduate student, Ann studied resiliency in children and families, and passionately believes that investments in our youth will pay off dividends in their future.
Ann has worked in the field of Prevention for Sheridan County since July 2018 after teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level at Iowa State University, North Dakota State University, Montana State University and Sheridan College. Ann is involved in numerous philanthropic organizations in Sheridan including P.E.O. She has served as a Trustee for Sheridan County School District #2 since 2009.
Sheridan County Prevention Contact
Community Prevention Manager: Ann M. Perkins, Ph.D.
Office Address: 297 S. Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801
Office: 307-675-2494
Cell: 307-763-9016
Email: aperkins@sheridancounty.com
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Mission
Sheridan County Prevention provides community education, resources, and training to help prevent suicide and the abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Immediate Resources
If you are in Crisis, call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
CRISIS TEXT LINE: WYO to 741741
Chat online at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
Helpful Links
National Institute on Drug Abuse: www.drugabuse.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): www.samhsa.gov
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): www.nhtsa.gov
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): www.afsp.org
National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-8255: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): www.cadca.org
Wyoming Department of Health: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/prevention/substanceabuseandsuicide/
Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center: https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/
Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment: www.wascop.com
Wyoming Prevention Action Alliance: www.wyprevention.org
Wyoming Quit Tobacco – 1-800-QUIT-NOW: www.quitwyo.org
Wyoming Prescription Drug Stakeholders: https://www.wyrxabusestakeholders.com/
Wyoming 2-1-1- Database of Community: https://wy211.communityos.org/
Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving: www.wygcid.org
