Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado Email Format

Mental Health CareColorado, United States11-50 Employees

Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado offers counseling and psychotherapy for clients across age groups, supported by therapy animals. It was founded in 2010 by Linda Chassman and Ellen Winston, and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2013 to broaden access to animal-assisted mental health services. The organization focuses on serving economically, physically, and/or mentally disadvantaged individuals and families in the Denver metropolitan area, including people on Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and veterans, and it operates from Arvada, Colorado. The organization is described as a pioneer in incorporating animal-assisted therapy into standard counseling and psychotherapy, while also providing professional development for mental-health practitioners. Its offerings for professionals include in-person trainings, an online Certificate in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, and agency consultation and supervision.

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