St John Ambulance, Therapy Dog Program

St John Ambulance

Site: Halton Region Branch

Service: Therapy Dog Program

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Record #: OAK2725

Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-469-9325
E-Mail	halton.region@sja.ca
Website	www.sja.ca/en/community-services/therapy-dog-program
Contact Form	https://www.sja.ca/en/contact-us
Social Media	Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Tim Bauer, Executive Director

Site Information

Located In Community	Halton Region
Address & Map	468 Morden Rd, Suite 2 Oakville, ON L6K 3W4 View Google Map
Intersection	Dorval Dr and Speers Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A therapy dog program well-trained, sound-tempered, and well-groomed dogs visit nursing homes, hospitals, seniors centres and other locations for those who do not have access to a canine companion visiting dogs are a valuable therapeutic aid for children, shut-ins, the sick or the elderly
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * therapy tests at St. John Ambulance office
Areas Served	Oakville
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up must obtain police security check dog must pass the Therapy Test and have current vaccinations program requires a commitment by volunteer and dog to visit the same place and person, at the same time and day of the week, on a regular basis
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Pet Assisted Therapy
Older Adult Main Categories	COMMUNITY HEALTH
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Rehab & Therapy

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