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Record #:
BAR4453
Last Modified:
30 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
26 Jan 2024
Contacts
Office Phone | 705-726-0991 |
yorksimcoemuskoka@sja.ca | |
Website | www.sja.ca/en |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnAmbulanceBarrieSimcoeMuskoka LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/st-john-ambulance-barrie-simcoe-muskoka Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StJohnBSM |
Addresses
Address & Map | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |
Intersection | Bradford St and Simcoe St |
Mailing Address | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie Canada L4N 6S7 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
Description (Service) | Brings carefully selected dogs and their humans to people in need of companionship at places such as hospitals, long-term care homes, colleges/universities. Therapeutic benefits help individuals and their caregivers. Paws 4 Stories program helps children build confidence as they learn to read. The non-judgemental presence of the dog allows children to read without interruption, improving reading skills and self-esteem. |
Service Details
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Hours | Vary |
Areas Served | Simcoe County ; York County |
Eligibility | Dogs must be well-behaved, friendly and outgoing. They must be healthy and up to date with all vaccinations and well groomed before each visit. Handlers should be ready to commit to at least a one-hour visit at the same facility weekly and are required to attend an orientation session before they are considered for the program. |
Application | Call or email |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Subjects
Service Categories | Pet Assisted Therapy |