- Description
- Pet therapy is a referral based program in which trained therapy dogs are integrated into a pediatric patient's psychosocial treatment process. It is a goal directed intervention delivered by a health care professional.
Pet Therapy is utilized to:
- increase participation in therapies such as physical, occupational, speech or psychological treatments
- help in coping or compliance with tests or procedures
- help improve mood, decrease anxiety and/or fear of hospitalizatoin or illness
Key Provider: child life specialists, dog trainers / handlers - Eligibility
- Yes, Call for information.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-6818
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 15, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon07:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue07:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed07:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu07:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri07:00 AM to 04:00 PM
