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VST - Trauma Dog Program

Offered by Victim Services Toronto

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40 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 2J3

In short

The Victim Services Trauma Dog Program provides the comfort of a specially trained Labrador Retriever named Dandy to Victim Services Toronto clients.

Who it is for
Children, Youth, Adults
Where
40 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 2J3
How to reach
(416) 808-7066 · Website
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About this service

The Victim Services Trauma Dog Program provides the comfort of a specially trained Labrador Retriever named Dandy to Victim Services Toronto clients. Adults are eligible however; priority is given to child and youth clients.

The Trauma Dog provides the unconditional comfort of touch and warmth as well as provides a healthy distraction from the agony of grief and trauma. VST counsellors may offer Dandy to clients when in-person appointments are scheduled. There is a screening process to ensure the safety of clients and the Trauma Dog. If accepted, the counsellor will be accompanied to the appointment by the Trauma Dog and her handler.

The Trauma Dog Program consists of one Trauma Dog and her handler who cares for her 24/7, transports her to appointments, maintains her training and monitors her overall health and wellbeing.

Who can use it?

Adults are eligible however; priority is given to child and youth clients.

How do I get in touch?

Call (416) 808-7066, or use the website.

Phone
(416) 808-7066
Website
https://victimservicestoronto.com/programs/the-trauma-dog-program/

Listed in Toronto, Ontario.

40 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 2J3

40 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 2J3Toronto, Ontario

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