Organization: Spurs of Hope Inc
Mission: The organization implements therapeutic and experiential horseback riding programs for children from the Department of Family and Children Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Activities: Walk On 90 min sessions are conducted by Certified Equine Specialists. This session can be provided one on one or group setting. The goal is to instill hope provide an atmosphere for personal growth development. The equines naturally act as big mirrors, thus teaching clients much about relationships. Kids ages 12-18 up to age 21 in DFCS custody
Changing Leads Provides youth an opprtunity to experience non-traditional outdoor therapy. Sessions are tuaght by a licensed mental health professional using the curriculum Head em Up, Move em Out The curriculum is based on the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association EAGALA. Participation is 100 on the ground and a solution-focused approach. The team approach consists of the licensed mental health professiona, equine specialist, and the equine.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention