Military Service Recognition Book 32 604.940.4504 - 1.877.940.4504 bcandalbertaguidedogs.com info@bcandalbertaguidedogs.com 7061 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC, V4K 3N3 BC & ALBERTA GUIDE DOGS BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ OSI-PTSD Service Dog Program endeavours to help Veterans with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), such as Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD). We match recipients with a fully qualified OSI-PTSD Service Dog that meets all the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards and has specific additional traits demonstrating suitability for the work at no charge to the handler. Together, they embark on a comprehensive program for Service Dog handlers designed to help the Veteran to use the support of their Service Dog to reintegrate into their communities and reengage with their lives. THE OSI-PTSD SERVICE DOG PROGRAM OSI-PTSD SERVICE DOGS SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED BC & ALBERTA GUIDE DOGS The exceptional support and compassion from the Royal Canadian Legion branches in BC, along with BC/Yukon Command, and the BC/Yukon Command Legion Foundation enables our professional team to implement innovative approaches that effectiely alleviate OSI-PTSD symptoms and improve Veterans’ mental health. Our program provides ongoing training and support, equipping clients with the confidence to rentegrate into society and, most importantly, interact in healthy ways with their family, friends, and community. As a direct result of the incredible support from the Royal Canadian Legion branches in BC and the BC/Yukon Command Legion Foundation we had a record-breaking year for our program. Ww are proud to share that we placed our 150th OSI-PTSD Service Dog this year, marking a significant milestone in our mission. Additionally, your generous contributions have allowed us to secure a new Apprentice OSI-PTSD Service Dog Instructor in BC. This expansion strengthens our program, enabling us to serve more Veterans each year and continue making a meaningful impact in their lives. It is also important to note that OSI-PTSD Service Dogs (BC & Alberta Guide Dogs/VICD) is pre-approved for use of Poppy funds through a Special Use Expenditure (SUE). Legion branches can allocate Poppy funds to our program by designating funds go to BC& Alberta Guide Dogs under the OSI Service Dogs catagory.
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