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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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and in the Montreal community.Μύ
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
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ students can visit us at:
- °Υ³σ±πΜύHealthy Living Annex: Brown Building, Room 3100.ΜύΜύMondays & Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Macdonald Campus: ±τ΄Η²ϊ²ϊ²β.ΜύΜύWednesdays from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
Request an Animal Therapy Visit Within Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
If your unit or club at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ%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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 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.
ContactΜύswhat.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 therapyΜύdog.
We also visit classrooms for students with special needs.
ContactΜύswhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Reading%20Paws) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy)
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