Whitney, Mental Health Coordinator at The CARE Center, and Therapy Dog in Training, Nelson, join News 9 to discuss how therapy dogs can help children heal after experiencing abuse.
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In the United States, approximately 2.7 million children aged 3-17 experienced feelings of depression. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mental health issues.
“One in seven children are abused in our county. One in seven, it is a really high statistic and something that should really strike fear in our households because this is something that is preventable,” shares Stacy McNeiland, our CEO & Founder of ROAR.
One of the questions we are frequently asked is, “How can I get involved and support CARE?” Giving back to the community is one of the most important aspects of CARE’s mission
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