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K9 Helpers Mission Statement (Approved, fall 2006)

Mission

1. To train service dogs for persons with psychiatric disabilities.
2. To educate professionals and public regarding the benefits that service dogs can provide for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Vision

1. To be a leading provider of trained service dogs for persons with psychiatric disabilities, within Southern Ontario.
2. To be a leader in promoting the benefits of trained service dogs teamed with people with psychiatric disabilities.

Organization Values

1. 1. The value of the reintegration of people with psychiatric disabilities into society.
2. The value of support, healing, and reduction or control of symptoms resulting from placement of a trained service dog.
3. The value of increased independence of clients when matched with a trained service dog.
4. The value of preparing and training a dog to meet specific needs of a person with psychiatric disabilities.
5. The value of assessment and training of the human client in readiness for teaming with a psychiatric service dog.
6. The value of matching the client's needs and abilities with the specific needs and abilities of the canine member of the team.
7. The value of the reduction of hospitalizations, medical crises and/or medication for the human member of the psychiatric service dog team
8. The value of caring, honesty, open-mindedness, respect and dedication among all clients, volunteers and staff.