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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">At a prior meeting we discussed support pets and how to get animals trained. Thank you Cassie for compiling this information!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> center@circleoffriendsadc.net <center@circleoffriendsadc.net>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 17, 2021 1:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Julie Schubach <jschubach@familyservicecc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Local Dog Therapy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From our Senior Task Force Meeting on 2/17/21, it was requested that some community research on support pets/pet therapy be done. Here are some resources I found, links to their webpages, and a little info about their availability. Please
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
Cassie Oyer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Circle of Friends Adult Day Center Intern<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Champaign-Urbana Canine Connection</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://cucanineconnection.wordpress.com/whoweare/" target="_blank">Who We Are « Champaign-Urbana Canine Connection (wordpress.com)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Website claims they are unable to offer therapy visits until they can be assured of the safety of therapists, clients, and the public. This is for COVID related reasons but it wouldn't hurt to email them and see if they have a plan to resume
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:contact@cucanineconnection.org" target="_blank">
contact@cucanineconnection.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Facebook: </b>CU Canine Connection<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bridges Adult Speech Language Therapy</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.bridgestherapy.org/pet-therapy" target="_blank">Bridges Therapy in Champaign Illinois</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In response to COVID they are taking recommended precautions. Offering tele-therapy. Integrate therapy dogs into speech therapy. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Email: </b><a href="mailto:info@bridgestherapy.org" target="_blank">info@bridgestherapy.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phone: </b>812-682-0323<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Elliott Counseling Group</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Types of counseling services and locations: <a href="https://elliottcounselinggroup.com/specialties/" target="_blank">Elliott Counseling Specialties | Individual, Couple, Family Therapy Services (elliottcounselinggroup.com)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Info on new therapy dog (free to bring into sessions): <a href="https://elliottcounselinggroup.com/services/therapy-dog/" target="_blank">THERAPY DOG | Elliott Counseling Group</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Other areas for dog incorporated therapy: <a href="https://elliottcounselinggroup.com/community-wellness1/animal-assisted-therapy/">ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY RESOURCES | Elliott Counseling Group</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact Form: <a href="https://elliottcounselinggroup.com/contact/">Contact Us | Therapy & Medication Management | Elliott Counseling Group</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Email: </b><a href="mailto:staff@ecgstaff.com">staff@ecgstaff.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phone: </b>217-398-9066 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Aetna & Pet Partners</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Application Form to Request Visit: <a href="https://petpartners.org/learn/pet-partners-at-your-facility/add-a-volunteer-opportunity/">Submit a Volunteer Opportunity | Pet Partners</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Facility Guide For Virtual Visits:<a href="https://petpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Facility-Guide-for-Virtual-Visits.pdf?utm_source=arewebpage&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=are_landingpage">Pet Partners Template</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">COVID-19 Safety Protocol: <a href="https://petpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-safety-considerations-for-facilities.pdf">COVID-safety-considerations-for-facilities.pdf (petpartners.org)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">More Info: <a href="https://petpartners.org/learn/pet-partners-at-your-facility/">Pet Partners at Your Facility | Pet Partners</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact Form: <a href="https://petpartners.org/about-us/contact-us/">Contact Us | Pet Partners</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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