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Programs that help emotionally disturbed or isolated individuals by giving them an opportunity to interact with a domestic animal or horse in a variety of manners and settings.

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Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.
Horses 4 Heroes Equestrian Center-Back in the Saddle, Horses 4 Heroes View on Map
4795 North Miller Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89149
 Phone: 702-645-8446
Organization Name: Horses 4 Heroes
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Address:
4795 North Miller Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone: 702-645-8446
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: events@horses4heroes.org
URL: https://horses4heroes.org/
Eligibility:

Physically able to participate
Services Provided:

Four-week workshop for teens and adults. Participants work with horses and farm animals to learn basic life and social skills, including respect, trust, empathy, manners, verbal versus non-verbal communication, passive conflict resolution.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/7/2021
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Between Horses and Humans-Gardnerville-Between Horses and Humans, Between Horses and Humans View on Map
310 Allerman Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89460
 Phone: 775-309-3879
Organization Name: Between Horses and Humans
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Address:
310 Allerman Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89460
Phone: 775-309-3879
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: betweenhorsesandhumans@gmail.com
URL: https://www.betweenhorsesandhumans.com/
Eligibility:

Children with difficult life situations, personal challenges, or social/emotional/behavioral issues.
Services Provided:

Program builds leadership and communication skills, and assists participants with social, personal and emotional issues. Uses a variety of methodologies, combining ground exercises, equine body work and riding, along with workshops and seminars.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 10/15/2022
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Lead with Horses-Equine Assisted Learning, LEAD with Horses View on Map
19440 Annie Lane
Reno, NV 89521
 Phone: 775-223-5181
Organization Name: LEAD with Horses
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Address:
19440 Annie Lane
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: 775-223-5181
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: info@leadwithhorses.com
URL: http://leadwithhorses.org/
Eligibility:

Ages 5 to 24.
Services Provided: Participants actively engage in and reflect upon hands-on activities with horses. Horses are co-facilitators in the educational process.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/8/2021
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Lead with Horses-Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, LEAD with Horses View on Map
19440 Annie Lane
Reno, NV 89521
 Phone: 775-223-5181
Organization Name: LEAD with Horses
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Address:
19440 Annie Lane
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: 775-223-5181
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: info@leadwithhorses.com
URL: http://leadwithhorses.org/
Eligibility:

Ages 5 to 24.
Services Provided: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP uses guided ground based activities with horses to focus on mental, emotional and social health.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/8/2021
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Victory Ranch-Ranch Visit Program View on Map
15190 North Red Rock Road
Reno, NV 89508
 Phone: 775-432-8320
Address:
15190 North Red Rock Road
Reno, NV 89508
Phone: 775-432-8320
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: doughutten@aol.com
Services Provided:

Provides free horse therapy/educational programs to the disadvantaged/at risk/hi-functioning Autistic youth and adults, and to veterans. 1 - 2 hour supervised hands-on session with horses.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 7/29/2022
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North Star Foundation View on Map
Nationwide Provider
20 Deerfield Lane
Storrs, CT 06268
 Phone: 860-423-0664
Nationwide Provider
Address:
20 Deerfield Lane
Storrs, CT 06268
Phone: 860-423-0664
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Service Animals
Email: pattydobbsgross@gmail.com
URL: http://www.northstardogs.com
Services Provided:

A nonprofit helping children who face social, emotional or educational challenges with the help of animal assisted therapy, school visits and assistance dog placements. Serves children whose challenges range from autism to serious medical conditions to grief over the loss of a parent.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 8/10/2021
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Pet Partners View on Map
Nationwide Provider
875 124th Ave NE Unit 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
Nationwide Provider
Address:
875 124th Ave NE Unit 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
URL: https://petpartners.org/
Services Provided: Specializing in visiting programs with Therapy Animals, Companion Animals and Social/therapy Animals. Educates healthcare and other professionals; Provides gold standard therapy animal curriculum and training; Empowers individuals with disabilities; Advances knowledge about research.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Little Angels Service Dogs View on Map
Nationwide Provider
PO Box 219
Jamul, CA 91935
Nationwide Provider
Address:
PO Box 219
Jamul, CA 91935
Toll Free Phone: 800-528-9550
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Service Animals
Email: servicedoginfo@yahoo.com
URL: https://www.littleangelsservicedogs.org/
Services Provided:

Prepares and places fully trained dogs with approved disabled recipients.

Types of Assistance Dogs:

  • Autism
  • Hearing
  • Mobility
  • Psychiatric Service
  • Seizure Alert
  • Diabetic Alert
Provider Profiles:

It costs over $38,000 to train and place a Service Dog. Involvement in fundraising is voluntary. No out-of-pocket costs for recipients. 
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 7/27/2021
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Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation View on Map
Nationwide Provider
5394 Marshall Street, Suite 400
Arvada, CO 80002
 Phone: 303-839-6782
Nationwide Provider
Address:
5394 Marshall Street, Suite 400
Arvada, CO 80002
Phone: 303-839-6782
Toll Free Phone: 833-234-0555
Fax: 303-839-7336
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Breastfeeding Support & Equipment
Food Assistance
Email: info@rmchildren.org
URL: https://rmchildren.org/
Eligibility:

Patients and families 
Services Provided:

Provides direct assistance to pediatric patients and their families. The Mother's Milk Bank collects, processes, and provides donor human milk to babies nationwide. Information on how to receive milk can be found online.
The Stink Bug Project supports families who have a child diagnosed with a serious medical condition.
The Stink Bug Project, in partnership with the prison-trained K-9 Program at Colorado Correctional Industries, matches well-trained, loving companion dogs with families throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Provider Profiles:

Call Lee Shaughnessy 720.507.0907 to determine if your client qualifies.
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/31/2022
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Eagala View on Map
Nationwide Provider
P.O. Box 6568
Elgin, IL 84660
 Phone: 801-754-0400
Nationwide Provider
Address:
P.O. Box 6568
Elgin, IL 84660
Phone: 801-754-0400
Fax: 801-754-0401
Service Categories:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Email: EQUINE@EAGALA.ORG
URL: https://www.eagala.org/index
Services Provided:

Provides global standard and certification for equine therapy programs. Involves a team approach that includes a licensed, credentialed Mental Health Professional, a qualified Equine Specialist, and horses working together with the client in an arena at all times.

See website to find a local Eagala Model Program.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 9/25/2022
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