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K9 First Responders
K9 First Responders, Inc. (K9FR) is a Critical Incident Mental Health Support (CIMHS) organization. K9FR Teams utilize Trauma-Informed Care and Zero-Hour Behavioral Health Management techniques to bridge the gap between a traumatic event and the connection to mental health supports. A compassionate presence leveraging the human-canine bond helping restore a person’s emotional and cognitive equilibrium.
The first contact with an impacted individual is important. If managed in a respectful and compassionate way, it can help establish an effective helping relationship and increase the person’s receptiveness to further help. Our trauma informed approach is supported by medical and scientific research.
K9FR Teams assist victims of disaster, catastrophe, crisis or violence. We serve communities and individuals as well as Police, Fire, EMS and other Public Safety personnel. Our interactions foster individual and community resilience.
Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dog
Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dog is an acronym for Dogs Building Opportunities for Nurturing and Emotional Support. This Massachusetts based volunteer organization was established in May 2002 by Founder and President Jeanne Brouillette. Jeanne holds a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Bachelor's in Education and Disabilities. Jeanne's canine companion is Sir Bentley Bear, a golden retriever. Bentley received his Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog Certification at one year old.
The concept for 
was developed because Jeanne and Bentley simply could not visit everyone who made a request. Therefore, Jeanne's idea for providing high quality therapy dog services to anyone in Massachusetts who would benefit is now a growing organization.
Our mission is to bring a little fun into someone's day as they recuperate, rehabilitate or simply live life. We do that by providing well trained, affectionate, obedient, registered and insured therapy dog teams (dog and handler) for visitation to nursing facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, libraries and any other Massachusetts location where they may provide therapeutic contact with the elderly, the disabled, or the young.
All of our services are offered free of charge to appropriate facilities and membership is open to anyone who shares in the purpose of
Massachusetts Fraternally Order of Police
Massachusetts Fraternally Order of Police Wellness
The Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police is currently working together to form a peer support program that can provide comfort, intervention, education and referrals. A peer support program does not replace the services of mental health professionals.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Therapy Dog Committee
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley (BMDCNV) was founded in 1981 and is recognized as a regional club by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America and the American Kennel Club. The club was established to serve the needs of all Bernese Mountain Dogs and club members. Currently there are more than 600 members in the New England states and beyond.