Facts about Suicide
2. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. 3. 77% of global suicides occur in low to middle income countries. (In case your curious, the US falls 23rd out of 179 countries, with first being the most suicides and the 179th spot having the least suicides.)% |
Here are 3 facts according to the CDC:
1. There is 1 suicide every 11 minutes in the US. 2. The suicide rate is 4 times higher among men than women in the US. 3. People ages 85 or older have the highest rates of suicide in the US. |
How can we make a difference?
Many hear the term "Mental Health Disability" or "Psychiatric Disability" and think of Emotional Support Dogs, and while an ESA animal can definitely be helpful, it often times is not enough. According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), "an individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered. "
So what is the problem you might ask? On average, the cost of a trained service dog is $50,000. and can take 18 to 36 months to complete training. Approximately 50% of puppies who enter a service dog program fail out at some point. These facts become obstacles for those who are at the poverty, low- and middle-income level, that is where we come in. We are working to provide ethically and responsibly bred, quality Labrador Puppies to train as service dogs for those in need of canine support for a Mental Health/ Psychiatric Disability. We work to raise funds, taking on the financial burden to provide a Service Dog for those who cannot otherwise afford one. We offer low to no cost training programs for those in need, including Active Military, Military Veterans, First Responders, EMS Dispatch, Educational Institutions, Senior Facilities and Mental Health Facilities. We offer services through our nonprofit Althea Canines.
So what is the problem you might ask? On average, the cost of a trained service dog is $50,000. and can take 18 to 36 months to complete training. Approximately 50% of puppies who enter a service dog program fail out at some point. These facts become obstacles for those who are at the poverty, low- and middle-income level, that is where we come in. We are working to provide ethically and responsibly bred, quality Labrador Puppies to train as service dogs for those in need of canine support for a Mental Health/ Psychiatric Disability. We work to raise funds, taking on the financial burden to provide a Service Dog for those who cannot otherwise afford one. We offer low to no cost training programs for those in need, including Active Military, Military Veterans, First Responders, EMS Dispatch, Educational Institutions, Senior Facilities and Mental Health Facilities. We offer services through our nonprofit Althea Canines.
Are you in need of a Service Dog for a Mental Health/Psychiatric Disability?
If you have a verifiable Mental Health or Psychiatric Disability, or are ready to add a facility dog for mental health benefits for Fire, Police, school or senior facility and are in need of a life making Labrador canine companion, the first step is to APPLY TO ADOPT. Second, APPLY HERE for a $500 grant towards the adoption fee.
In order to qualify for the $500 adoption fee grant, you must have a verifiable Mental Health/Psychiatric Disability and have an approved trainer or program to support you in training your puppy as your Service Dog.
If you are in need of a Service Dog Training program, we have options to help support you during this time. Please visit our Service and Facility Dog Nonprofit program site to learn about our little to no cost options: Althea Canines
In order to qualify for the $500 adoption fee grant, you must have a verifiable Mental Health/Psychiatric Disability and have an approved trainer or program to support you in training your puppy as your Service Dog.
If you are in need of a Service Dog Training program, we have options to help support you during this time. Please visit our Service and Facility Dog Nonprofit program site to learn about our little to no cost options: Althea Canines
Due to ethical and legal concerns, Willow Kane Farm Labradors has severed their partnership with 4 Paws 2 Freedom. We continue to support Military Veterans and First Responders through other partnerships.
Hero Dogs, Inc., a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, improves quality of life for our nation’s heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships.
We happily offered this great program a yellow Labrador Retriever, named in honor of SO1 (SEAL) Patrick Feeks, killed in action Afghanistan 16 August 2012. SO1 Feeks mother Virginia shared, "Patrick dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL since he was 8 years old. Everything he did was geared toward becoming a SEAL. He died doing what he loved, that gives us some solace." I want to thank SO1 Patrick Feek's family for sharing his story, it it an honor to share it. Visit SO1 Patrick Feek's Memorial FB Page. We can't wait to see Hero Dog Patrick change the world with his life making skills. |
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