| Program: | Therapy Dogs | ||
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St John Ambulance Peel Dufferin Branch |
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| Description of Services: |
Therapy Dog program brings comfort and companionship to the seniors, sick children, palliative care patients and the physically or mentally challenged people in community The Peel Branch Therapy dog teams have three Therapy Dog Divisions: Mississauga, Brampton and Dufferin County Anyone who has a well mannered, clean dog over the age of 1 with a wonderful temperament can join the program once the dog has been assessed with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Evaluation Volunteers make a commitment to visit the same people with the same dog on a regular weekly basis. The commitment of visiting should be at least 5 hours a month |
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| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Some age restrictions apply | ||
| Application: | Check web page for course schedules or call office | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Dufferin County and Peel Region | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-568-1905 | ||
| Fax: | 905-568-4838 | ||
| Email: | peeldufferin@sja.ca | ||
| Website: | sja.ca/en/community-services/therapy-dog-program | ||
| Address: |
1081 Meyerside Drive, Unit 6 Mississauga, ON L5T 1M4 |
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| Intersection: | Tomken Rd and Courtneypark Dr E | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Northeast) | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Taylor Kang - Community Services Coordinator St. John Ambulance 905-568-1905 ext 190 * Taylor.kang@sja.ca |
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/2/2025 | |||
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