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Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health
Mission: Our mission is to provide a safe, stigma-free environment where mental health peers can have the opportunity to interact with companion animals as well as participate in various activities that promote healthy mental hygiene. The vision of Rise Phoenix Rise is to share the benefits of rescued animals with those struggling with mental illness. Rescued animals are magical healers who will be beneficial to the mental health community. Together the companion animals and the mental health peers can “rise from the ashes” of their struggles into wellness.
Results: Supported 150+monthly meeting attendees Rescued 1 service dog Supported 9 cats (through Cat Café, Richmond, VA) Engaged many through support groups and one-on-one peer support Helped 3 peers with companion dogs
Target demographics: mental health peers
Direct beneficiaries per year: 150+ participants
Geographic areas served: Longmont CO, Evans/Greeley, CO and surrounding area
Programs: interaction with animals
Rise Phoenix Rise has been a tremendous source of support for me for years. Traci has gone way out of her way to provide individualized supports such as one on one peer support for me. I also have benefited from several of the programs such as support groups both in person and via zoom. Her love of animals and appreciation of how valuable they are in our lives is truly inspiring. I highly recommend Rise Phoenix Rise to anyone needing support that loves animals.
