Grant Amount: $25,000
By working in conjunction with participant’s medical treatment plan, Soldier’s Best Friend’s Service/Therapeutic Companion Dog Training Program aims to improve health outcomes for 125 participating veterans, reduce their PTSD/TBI symptoms and provide them an avenue to regain a sense of security, productivity, and self-sufficiency. SBF pairs each veteran with a screened and vetted dog, either a rescue or a canine they already own.