| Program: | Therapy Dogs | ||
| Organizations: |
St John Ambulance Peel Dufferin Branch |
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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) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| 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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| Service Description: |
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 | ||
| Application: | Check web page for course schedules or call office | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Some age restrictions apply | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Dufferin County and Peel Region | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 6-2-2025 |
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