PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOGS

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Must be at least 10 years of age with a psychological and/or emotional disorder

  • Must provide a mental health form from your mental health care provider - if you do not have a mental health care provider, you must provide 3 personal references

  • Must be able to pass a background check

  • Must be able to financially care for a service dog (routine vet care, food, equipment, supplies, etc.)

DISABILITY TASKS:

  • Deep Pressure Therapy

  • Light Pressure Therapy

  • Crowd Control

  • Behavior Interruption

  • Nightmare Interruption

  • Finding an Exit

  • Alerting to Approaching Individuals