Mental health and addictions in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver ecoVillage - Therapy Dog Program
Offered by Vancouver ecoVillage Society
In short
Our Therapy Dog Program proves that positive human-animal interactions improve the physical, emotional and psychological lives of those we help.
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Care for my animal, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Volunteer opportunities
- Where
- PO BOX 99900 SQ 450 601, RPO Denman Place, Vancouver BC V6G 0B4
- How to reach
- info@vanecovillage.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Our Therapy Dog Program proves that positive human-animal interactions improve the physical, emotional and psychological lives of those we help.
Animal-assisted activities provide social interactions for those recuperating in the hospital, the elderly in retirement homes or even students trying to cope with the stress of exams on college campuses.
Our animals create opportunities for motivational, educational and recreational benefits to enhance the quality of life of many people in need. Dog therapy is also when a dog and handler team is overseen by a professional health provider and incorporated as part of a goal-oriented and structured therapeutic intervention. This may mean working with a physiotherapist where the client practices brushing a dog for strength building exercises or partnering with an occupational therapist where the task of attaching a secondary leash to an animal is an activity to work on improving fine motor skills.
How do I get in touch?
Email info@vanecovillage.com or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
PO BOX 99900 SQ 450 601, RPO Denman Place, Vancouver BC V6G 0B4
PO BOX 99900 SQ 450 601, RPO Denman Place, Vancouver BC V6G 0B4Vancouver, British Columbia
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