VETERAN OPS WATCH · Wellness
Regional training centers nationwide; Puget Sound field office, United States · Veteran disability and PTSD service dogs
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Active applications; regional PTSD availability and waiting times vary
National nonprofit providing professionally trained service dogs and follow-up services at no charge for eligible Veterans with physical or auditory disabilities and for qualifying Veterans with PTSD. PTSD service dog placements are available through selected regional centers. Applicants generally must be at least 18, able to care for and control the dog, and able to attend a two-week Team Training course. Applicants cover travel to training, meals during training and lifetime dog care. The organization also maintains a Puget Sound field office
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Dates not listed · Honorably discharged Veterans with VA disability rating; DD214 and supporting clinical documentation required; application reviewed case by case
Dates not listed · U.S. military veterans with clinician-verified service-connected PTSD, TBI or military sexual trauma; program screening required
Dates not listed · Service dog program for qualifying veterans and first responders with service-related disability and required documentation; companion adoption also available to Gold Star families, subject to screening.
Dates not listed · U.S. military veterans experiencing loneliness, depression or diagnosed PTSD, TBI or physical disability; program participation and training requirements apply
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