Service Dog Acquisition
Provided by: OSI-CAN
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Service Description
Operates a service dog program for individuals who are experiencing OSI (Operational Stress Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and who are former and serving members the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Frontline Protexctors – which include municipal police services, CN police services, emergency medical services, fire protection services, Wildland firefighters, hospital trauma personnel, nurses, healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, coroners, Indigenous emergency management, victim services personnel, emergency communications specialist, corrections officers, “volunteer” first responders, conservation officers, Aboriginal emergency services personnel, tow truck drivers who clean up accident scenes, persons who in the performance of their jobs are exposed to ceriminal acts of trauma like prosecutors as one example, and their spouses/partners. This demographic was chosen due to the commonality of expereinces they share through the service they provide to Canada and the community.
Eligibility
Individuals experiencing OSI (Operational Stress Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and who are The target demographic of OSI-CAN are but are not limited to: former and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Frontline Protectors --- which include municipal police services, CN police services, emergency medical services, fire protection services, Wildland firefighters, hospital trauma personnel, nurses, healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, coroners, Indigenous emergency management, victim services personnel, emergency communications specialist, corrections officers, “volunteer” first responders, conservation officers, Aboriginal emergency services personnel, tow truck drivers who clean up accident scenes, Persons who in the performance of their jobs are exposed to criminal acts of Trauma like Prosecutors as one example, and their spouses/partners. This demographic was chosen due to the commonality of experiences they share through the service they provide to the country and community. Special interest and support for volunteer first responders as they are not eligible for programs such as Workers' Compensation..
Application Process
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Fees
No cost.
Direct Line - Cell: 306-552-3801
Toll-Free: 1-888-495-6068
Service Website
www.osi-can.ca/service-dog-aquisition.html
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
OSI-CAN – Head Office
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Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details.
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