TMH, Department of Animal Therapy

Address

1300 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 431-5352

http://www.tmh.org/AnimalTherapy

Description:

*Animal therapy visits are done by a team of one handler (usually the pet owner) and one pet to help calm and motivate patients and engage otherwise unresponsive persons; interact with diverse clients to provide improved mental health, motivation, recreation, education, rehabilitation, pain management, senior services, courthouse theapy, Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) and other therapeutic services
*Handler/animal teams visit long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, day care centers for adults with limited abilities, public schools, hospices, libraries, bookstores, courthouses, and disaster survivors
*Training to become a handler/animal team takes place usually in the fall and spring; call for visit website for information and application

Intake Process:

Call or email

Program Fees:

All services are free of charge

Languages:

English, other language interpreters by arrangement

Eligibility:

Anyone who may need animal therapy assistance

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 25, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Training to become a handler/animal team takes place usually in the fall and spring; call for visit website for information and application

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1300 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Mailing

1300 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Main Number

(850) 431-5352

Description

*Animal therapy visits are done by a team of one handler (usually the pet owner) and one pet to help calm and motivate patients and engage otherwise unresponsive persons; interact with diverse clients to provide improved mental health, motivation, recreation, education, rehabilitation, pain management, senior services, courthouse theapy, Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) and other therapeutic services *Handler/animal teams visit long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, day care centers for adults with limited abilities, public schools, hospices, libraries, bookstores, courthouses, and disaster survivors *Training to become a handler/animal team takes place usually in the fall and spring; call for visit website for information and application

Hours

7:30AM-4PM, M-F, Office; Therapy hours 7 days scheduled according to need/request

Required Documents

ID, insurance if applicable

Eligibility

Anyone who may need animal therapy assistance

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call

Languages

English, other language interpreters by arrangement

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Franklin County
      • Gadsden County
        • Jefferson County
          • Leon County
            • Liberty County
              • Madison County
                • Taylor County
                  • Wakulla County
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