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The Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy (SWHAT) initiative seeks to bring stress relief, joy, and companionship with furry friends and their handlers. There are many ways to get involved with the Animal Therapy program both at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and in the Montreal community.Ìý
- Attend an Animal Therapy Session
- Request an Animal Therapy Visit Within 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ
- Community Outreach
Attend an Animal Therapy Session
Feeling stressed? Looking for a break? Welcome to the Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy program. Our teams - humans, their devoted dogs, and Hub Peer Supporters - are here to help.
When & Where
91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students can visit us at:
- °Õ³ó±ðÌýHealthy Living Annex: Brown Building, Room 3100.ÌýÌýMondays & Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Macdonald Campus: ±ô´Ç²ú²ú²â.ÌýÌýWednesdays from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
Request an Animal Therapy Visit Within 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ
If your unit or club at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ would like to host a Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy visit, please download and fill out the request form linked below and send it to swhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ%20Request%20for%20Animal%20Therapy) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy).
Community Outreach
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SWHAT Community Service:
Looking for animal therapy in the Montreal community? In addition to our work at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, our teams visit Montreal senior residences, addiction rehab programs, drop-in centers for the homeless, palliative care units, CEGEPs, or wherever there is a need.
ContactÌýswhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: SWHAT%20Community%20Service) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy)
SWHAT Reading Paws:
An innovative and fun program organized in collaboration with Montreal libraries and schools. Offered throughout the year, our teams provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can practice and improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapyÌýdog.
We also visit classrooms for students with special needs.
ContactÌýswhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Reading%20Paws) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy)
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