A premier Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International-accredited facility, Kids & Horses also partners with the Connected Horse program to offer free workshops to individuals affected by memory changes or early stage dementia and those who provide them with support and care.
Kids & Horses (kidsandhorses.org) has partnered with “Stable Moments” to offer an equine-assisted mentorship program that serves youth currently in foster care and those who have been adopted (stablemoments.com).
Youth participants are matched with a 1:1 mentor for the duration of the 10-month program. Research indicates that just one healthy, long-lasting relationship with an adult can have a significant and positive impact on a child’s life and “builds resiliency factors in children with complex trauma needs.”
Plans of care are individualized for each participant and address life skills including emotional awareness, healthy relationships, independence, responsibility, self-regulation, and self-worth. Volunteer mentors and program participants work together to map out each weekly session to incorporate connection, transition, and specific life-skills activities. Progress summaries are completed after each session.
The program is scheduled to begin Sept. 7 at the Kids & Horses therapeutic riding center, 2869 Esaw St. in Minden. For more information, contact Program Director Catherine O’Brien at catskidsandhorses@gmail.com or call her at 775-720-8614.
County Health Clinic offers back-to-school immunizations
The Douglas County Community Health Clinic is offering back-to-school immunizations in their office located behind the community center at 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Children enrolled in kindergarten through high school and college students are all welcome, either by appointment or on a walk-in basis.
Those being vaccinated should bring their insurance card, vaccination record, and any additional information on immunizations previously received. Vaccines are also available for those who are uninsured.
Parents or others who are unable to locate immunization records should contact their health care provider prior to visiting the health clinic for vaccinations.
Immunizations will be offered on the following dates and times:
Aug. 12 and 13: walk-ins, 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 14: walk-ins, 1-6 p.m.
Aug. 15 and 16: by appointment, 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 19 and 20: walk-ins, 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 21: by appointment, 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 22: walk-ins, 8-4 p.m.
Aug. 23: by appointment, 8-4 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 775-782-9038. Additional appointments are available if none of the dates and times listed are suitable.
Back-to-school Bash seeks Sponsors
Northern Nevada Dream Center (nndreamcenter.org) is seeking sponsorships from community members, businesses, and corporations in support of their sixth annual Back-to-School Bash giveaway event, which takes place August 16 at Mills Park in Carson City.
NNDC aims to collect enough school supplies for 1,000 students in need across the Douglas, Carson, Lyon, and Storey County School Districts. The event is first-come, first served, and students who attend the bash will receive a backpack filled with supplies to support their education throughout the coming school year.
Those interested in contributing to the event can visit NNDC’s Back-to-School Bash webpage at nndreamcenter.org/b2sb/ to learn more. Questions may be directed to 775-443-4090 or via email at info@nndreamcenter.org.
Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com.
