Pet Therapy

Pet Therapy consists of animal-assisted activities that emotionally and mentally support our clients recovering from addiction and mental health disorders.

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How does pet therapy help mental health and addiction?

Overall Motivation

Integrating pets in a formal recovery setting can help motivate clients to engage with the rest of their treatment program.

Social Skills

Participants in Pet Therapy provide a non-judgmental space for clients to express affection and practice communication.

Excercising Responsibility

Caring for animals requires daily routines, providing a natural way for clients to develop healthy habits and strengthen their sense of responsibility and care for others.

Reducing Stress & Anxiety

Animals have been shown to have a calming effect on people, lowering stress levels and increasing positive feelings through heightened serotonin and dopamine release.

Emotional Support

Interacting with animals provides a source of unconditional affection and a sense of companionship, helping clients feel a sense of belonging and reducing feelings of loneliness. They also help individuals regulate heightened emotional responses and difficult feelings.

Which disorders can be improved by animal-assisted therapy?

Pet Therapy has been used to treat various conditions and disorders, including:

Substance Use Disorders (drugs or alcohol)
Depression
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eating Disorders
Chronic Stress and Burnout

What animal helps with anxiety and depression?

Animals that are typically used to treat substance use and mental health disorders include:

Dogs
Cats
Horses
Rabbits
Birds
Guinea Pigs
Fish
Miniature Pigs
Llamas and Alpacas

Pet Therapy at Horizon Recovery

We support our teens through their addiction and mental health recovery by providing a variety of clinical and holistic therapies that serve both mental and physical health.

Our range of holistic therapies includes:

Art Therapy
Yoga
Music Therapy
Equine Therapy
Meditation

Would your teen benefit from a recovery program like ours? Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment today.

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How We Care

We're not your typical recovery center.

Addiction and mental health recovery mean caring for the whole person, leaving no stone unturned.
Here's what you and your teen can expect from us.

Proven and effective treatments.

These are offered by some of the best in the field, who understand the complexities of teen addiction and mental health.

A program for teens at every step of their journey.

We offer all levels of care, featuring clinical and holistic therapies and services.

Patient, understanding, and empathetic therapists.

They ensure clear communication with your teen as well as your family.

Caring clinicians ready to hear your teen’s needs.

They specialize in adolescent and teen care for treatments that other centers don’t offer.

Self-care and life improvement opportunities.

These include independent living skills, neuroplasticity, education services, music lessons, trauma-informed book studies, and self-care workshops.

Innovative clinical therapies.

These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, and Family Therapy.

Therapies for the whole person.

We heal the mind and body through holistic therapies, including Equine, Music, Yoga, Meditation/Mindfulness, Pet, and Art.

See what real parents say about their teen’s

Guiding your teen’s path to mental clarity, sobriety, and a hopeful future.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please reach out to us today.

Our empathetic and caring team is here to support you every step of the way.

1200+ Families Served
Teens & Young Adults from 12 to 20 years old