Since 1999, ANT has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults through unique, animal-facilitated mental health programs
ABOUT US
Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) offers healing mental health programs for at-risk youth, veterans, & elders. Our programs are based on the knowledge that animals can teach important life skills, such as: respect for self and others, healthy boundaries, self-management, empathy, and clear communication.
ANT’s programs are highly effective in helping overcome personal challenges such as impulse control, anger & behavior management, PTSD, grief, self-harm, depression & anxiety. ANT programs have successfully aided in preventing school drop-outs, avoiding incarcerations & recidivism, circumventing gang, prostitution or drug involvement, and preventing suicide attempts.
ANT is a PATH International Premiere Accredited Center, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards of therapeutic horsemanship and excellence in providing equine-assisted activities. ANT is also recognized as an EQUUS Foundation Guardian, providing shelter, rehabilitation, therapeutic work, and end-of-life care for abused & neglected horses.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAAT)
EAGLE Veterans – Equine Services for Heroes
New Horizons Recovery Program
Mobile ANT Visiting Therapy Animals
Leadership & Bullying Awareness Workshops
Adult & Corporate Workshops
Summer Day Camps
Experiential Education
Field Trips
OUR TEAM INCLUDES
Mental Health Therapist
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors
Equine Specialists
Trained, Compassionate Adult Mentors
Therapy Horses & Other Animal Teachers
AGENCY PARTNERS INCLUDE
Catholic Community Services
SeaMar Visions Treatment Facility
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Blue Skies for Children
Lummi Youth Academy & Lummi Nation
Northwest Youth Services
Secret Harbor Foster Program
Opportunity Council & Dorothy Place
Whatcom & Skagit County public, private, and tribal schools
AWARDS RECEIVED
ANT has been recognized for its value to our community with numerous honors, including:
2011 Community Peace Builder Award
Whatcom County Dispute Resolution Center
Ken Gass Community Building Award
Whatcom Family & Community Network
