HEAL provides sliding scale, subsidized equine facilitated therapy services for Adults, Adolescents and Families with a focus on the Military, Veteran and First Responder communities.
A 501c3 Designated Public Charity.
Equine therapy is a costly enterprise and we believe that no one should be limited by financial circumstances from accessing services. As a non-profit we are able to provide sliding scale fees for services the cost of which exceed the average insurance reimbursement rate. Employment or insurance status are never a barrier to accessing HEAL services. If you are insured we can be provide you with documentation to receive reimbursement from your insurance carrier.
The use of our horses is donated by their owners, meaning we have no overhead related to equine care, board or veterinary services. Your donations go directly towards provision of therapy services.
About HEAL
HEAL is staffed by a team of licensed mental health professionals and a team of qualified equine specialists all of whom are certified in the EAGALA model of equine therapy.
Our services include equine facilitated psychotherapy and equine learning/team building experiences.
Why Horses?
Equine therapy is an experiential, evidenced based treatment that utilizes the unique connection between horses and people to enhance emotional healing. This type of therapy can be used to treat a variety of mental health and emotional challenges and is especially effective in the treatment of PTSD, Depression and Anxiety disorders.
Please note: We appreciate the many generous offers we receive regarding retired horses however we are unable to accept donations of horses or equipment. We recommend contacting horse rescue programs in your region for resources regarding equine donation/surrender.