The Casper Police Department and the Wyoming Medical Center have
combined forces to provide kids with an intense educational program
which will give them insight to make better choices.

The P.A.R.T.Y. program is a dynamic, interactive program
designed to teach youth to make better choices by showing
consequences of poor choices.  Some subject examples the
P.A.R.T.Y. program will address are alcohol, drinking and
driving, getting into cars with individuals who are driving drunk,
distracted driving, binge drinking, drug use, wearing seatbelts,
curfew, etc.  Also covered is the aftermath of dealing with a crash,
for example; surviving with long term health issues (brain injuries,
spinal injuries, amputations etc) and the consequenses of
injuring/killing others by a choice made (driving drunk, distracted driving etc).

We are seeing an increase in injuries, deaths, and suicides
with the combination of drugs and alcohol.

This program compliments the other widely known program
in place such as Youth Diversion, SADD, MADD,
D.A.R.E., Alive at 25, etc.

A Canadian Based Program offered in just a few of the States.
For more information about P.A.R.T.Y. please select the link:
http://www.partyprogram.com/home.aspx

What A Day looks like at a P.A.R.T.Y. class
     
Mock car crash

 
 Moulaged "ejected" passenger from mock car crash


ER Dr. Varallo uses a manikin to teach youth about
what medical procedures have to happen if they
are involved in a serious trauma.


ER Dr. Varallo teaching the youth about trauma


Eating Lunch with Disabilities


Impaired/Distracted Driving Similator


Speech Pathogist teaching youth about recovery
after suffering a traumatic brain injury-learning to
swallow, talk, eat, brush your teeth etc...again.

Law Enforcement works with the youth on the
criminal aspects of their actions and uses
Impaired Goggles and "Walking the Line" as a 
teaching tool

    Who can participate?
This program is designed for ALL teenagers between the
ages of 13-17.  We do encourage all persons, siblings, parents
etc. to attend as well to experience P.A.R.T.Y.  For the
general public, the classes are free to attend, monetary
donations are welcome.

    Where are the classes held?
The classes are held at Wyoming Medical Center, currently
we offer 6 classes per year on Saturdays.  The classes
begin with the registration process at 8:45 a.m. and
run until 4:00 p.m. Lunch is included in the class.

    Upcoming 2012 P.A.R.T.Y. Classes & registration information:

January 21, 2012
March 31, 2012
May 12, 2012
August 4, 2012
September 29, 2012
November 10, 2012

To Register Contact: Sally Lever
WMC Injury Prevention Coordinator 
307-577-2887
For more information & registration paperwork (parental
permission paperwork for class, pre-class survey, etc),
go to https://sites.google.com/a/wyomingmedicalcenter.org/p-a-r-t-y-casper/
If you are interested in participating, volunteering, what supplies
we may need or have any questions please feel free to contact:

NREMT-Paramedic Rachel Hauglid @ 307-577-2214 or
email partycasper@gmail.com 
or
Casper Police Officer & Paramedic Sara Nelson @ 307-235-7598
or email snelson@cityofcasperwy.com