HOPE Ranch Foundation - Mental Health Therapy
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Hope Ranch FoundationRaising funds for animal assisted psychotherapy, animal care, scholarships, and staff support.
$6,125
raised by 26 people
$10,000 goal
$500 Match to RAISE HOPE
Last year, your donations help RAISE HOPE and build a Round Pen to expand our Equine Assisted Therapy. This year was a tough year with staff and animal illnesses, and the loss of one of our therapy horses, D’Angela. As we recover and move forward, your gifts will be doubled again this year thanks to the generosity of COULEE BANK. Let's RAISE HOPE AGAIN and offer more scholarships and cover expenses as we utilize our new space!
You can RAISE HOPE for people in Southern MN today! Covid19 has magnified anxiety, stress, social isolation, and fear. HOPE Ranch is leading the way to combat mental health challenges through animal-assisted psychotherapy. This year was tough...but we are tougher!
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a treatment modality in which horses are part of the treatment team: a licensed psychotherapist, a horse professional, and at least one horse. EAP addresses a variety of mental health and human needs including behavioral issues, ADHD, PTSD, ASD, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and communication needs. We also offer cat and dog assisted therapy. Our clientele is mostly women and children with mental health challenges. In addition they may have physical and development disabilities, and unique medical issues. We hold 35 sessions a week, serving 80 clients, many who become long-term clients due to their severe needs.
Need has risen but insurance reimbursement has not. We are utilizing a $500 Matching Gift from COULEE BANK and an Anonymous Donor to help pay for clients and animal needs and staffing at the Ranch. Your donation can help us reach more people in need with life-saving therapy.
Why is animal-assisted therapy so successful at HOPE Ranch?
+Animals are crucial partners in therapy
+Horses will match the breathing of humans within 6 feet of them
+Animal-assisted psychotherapy can reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD and symptoms of Bipolar, and post-traumatic stress symptoms
+Animals have a calming, soothing effect on humans
+We provide therapy in a relaxed country setting
Your gift today will RAISE HOPE for more people in Southern MN as we expand our capacity to work with more clients and their support network to help anyone who would benefit from animal-assisted psychotherapy regardless of their ability to pay.