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HOPE AACR is a national,

all volunteer, non-profit

501(c)(3) organization

Schools, Hospitals, & Pastoral Services

HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response is prepared to lend assistance to schools and school districts, hospitals, pastoral services, and other community institutions when our services would be beneficial soon after a traumatic event. Our certified handlers, partnered with their canines, have been specially trained to provide comfort and support to people who have experienced a recent crisis, disaster, or difficult loss. We frequently partner with mental health professionals and counselors in response to a crisis.

 

Here are some situations in which HOPE AACR can help:

 

Schools

Hospitals

Pastoral Services

Shootings

Fatal Accidents of
students or staff

Aftermath of violent or disruptive events

Student, staff, or parent illness related deaths

Any traumatic incident that affects student body

School counselor responses

E.R. Waiting Areas

ICU Waiting Areas

Death Notifications

De-stressing Staff

Emergency simulation drills

Assisting behavioral
health staff

For pastoral services at hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement, and congregations.

Memorial Services

Death Notifications

Grief from loss of loved ones

 

HOPE AACR provides its services inclusive of multi-cultural, age, gender, racial, & religious diversity. Our work is based on strong scientific evidence that interactions with calm, friendly, well-mannered dogs in times of stress helps decrease heart rate, lowers blood pressure, & can promote both physical and emotional healing.  Our teams are able to respond under stressful and unpredictable environments, and are ready to work side by side with you to make your job easier during the recovery period following a disaster that affects one or many.

 

All HOPE AACR members are insured under a $1 million general liability policy.

 

“I want to thank you for your assistance on last night's call out...after seeing Mary and Dash in action last night, I am convinced of the value of your service...”

-- Chaplain Warren Wurzburger, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue

 

Local or National...HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response is ready to help!

 

Call toll free - 877-HOPE-K9s

All services are provided without charge

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