WHO WE ARE
The Mission and Vision that guides Soul Dogs Inc.
Soul Dogs, Inc. provides behavioral, habilitative, rehabilitative, and professional development services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and autism.
Our vision is to provide ongoing documentation and evidence of the power of the human-animal relationship in healing trauma.
We focus our services for those in the IDD system. However, we are an inclusive program and welcome individuals from the community to participate in our classes. We hope this therapy will be one day be funded by states providing IDD services.
MEET THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Our qualified team of mental health professionals is here for you!
Soul Dogs Inc. is building an inclusive community and our qualified staff is here to help you every step of the way! Click the pictures to learn more about each director.
Soul Dogs Inc. is building an inclusive community and our qualified staff is here to help you every step of the way! Click the button below to learn more about each director.
OUR SERVICES
We offer a variety of therapy and counseling services
Behavioral Consultation & Counseling
Soul Dogs, Inc. employs many behavior/mental health therapists with a variety of expertise. We are all trauma-informed therapists and specialize in this area. We are available to teams, families, and providers to assist in completing an assessment and developing a behavior support plan to benefit the individuals we serve. We are here to help you help your consumer. This is in addition to the counseling with the individuals.
Family Life Center
Our mission is to provide affordable community-based multi-cultural services for families in the Denver metropolitan area and enhancing the lives of parents and children with physical and intellectual disabilities. These services include parental education and support, family therapy, individual therapy, art therapy and classes, children’s therapy, single mom education, and support. Our program is provided remotely and in-person at our Family Life Center.
Specialized Day Habilitation
An onsite program four days/week is provided on site so trainers/participants may teach the dogs the necessary skills in the specialized day habilitation program. Our goal is for each participant to attain his/her/their maximum functional level or to be supported in a way allowing him/her/them to gain an increased level of self-sufficiency. We believe dogs are a vital piece for these individuals to feel safer and less alone so they may better access the community.
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy is a goal-oriented, planned, structured, and documented therapeutic intervention directed by health and human service providers as part of their profession. A wide variety of disciplines may incorporate AAT. Possible practitioners could include physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, nurses, social workers, speech therapists, or mental health professionals.
Supported Employment
Training, preparing, and guiding participants from “What does it mean to have a job?” to “I’m really good at my job!”. Through job readiness, job development, and job coaching services we prepare and support participants through the stages of finding Competitive Integrated Employment in their community. Whether you want to learn the basics or find support for your current employment, Soul Dogs, Inc can provide you the help you need.
Supervised Therapeutic Visitation Program
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation services are designed to observe and monitor the interactions between a child and his/her non-residential parent(s) during that parent’s court-designated parenting time.
MEET THE SOUL DOGS ANIMALS
We offer animal assisted therapy. Our dogs hang out at our day program!
The Soul Dogs can’t wait to meet you. Learn more about our animal friends by clicking the pictures.
The Soul Dogs can’t wait to meet you. Learn more about our animal friends by clicking the button below.
OUR STANDING
Meet our Clinical Director,
Chris Anderson
We are a nonprofit (501c3) company seeking new ways of assisting IDD individuals heal and feel sage being part of their communities.
Success with veterans is well-researched and documented. We propose that service/assistance/emotional support/ therapy dogs, in conjunction with the quality therapy and wrap around services, can offer similar success for the IDD community.
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying about Soul Dogs Inc.
Caley Wicinski
Wonderful mission statement and quality of care for clients! The work being done at Soul Dogs is next level!
Elenor Todd
An incredible organization doing important work in the community!
Kenny Baron
There’s a lot of love and safety in this place!
Emily Jacobs
A wonderful place that prioritizes growth within every individual!
NEWS & BLOG
Read the latest from our team members
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