Sanctuary Hill, Inc.

Animal Assisted Therapy and Activities for Youth and Adults

Call 706-375-5443 for more information

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Ace

“Sanctuary Hill you have given our daughter a whole new purpose and joy in life! We are thankful for YOU!”

  • Donkey staring straight at the camera — Ringgold, GA — Sanctuary Hill, Inc.

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Shiloh

“My daughter is much more compliant, she smiles now, and she feels special. How much more could a mother ask for?”

  • Happy looking goat — Ringgold, GA — Sanctuary Hill, Inc.

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Ruby & Gem

“My son is learning skills that will help him identify things he is interested in and will help him find employment.”

  • Horse in stable — Ringgold, GA — Sanctuary Hill, Inc.

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Apollonia

“My son is more relaxed at home and loves learning about and spending time with the animals at the farm.”

WELCOME TO SANCTUARY HILL!

Sanctuary Hill currently offers animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activities. Our goal is to eventually expand services to veterans, provide a mobile animal program for homebound or inpatient individuals when it is not feasible for participants to physically attend the farm, and an equine therapy program.

Sanctuary Hill consists of beautiful mountain views and rolling hills.

Sanctuary Hill promotes and builds social and communication skills. It involves farm-based therapy to create a nurturing and caring environment for adults, children, and animals.

We provide board certified therapists to work at the farm. Our participants and visitors do not pay for animal assisted services provided by the farm. We rely on generous contributions to make our mission possible.

Our goals include building an arena, hiring equine therapists, and purchasing riding equipment not only for our developmentally disabled participants but also the physically disabled.

In April 2022, Lynn and Steve purchased a farm in Ringgold, GA which is the current home of Sanctuary Hill, Inc.

We would love to discuss our farm or provide a tour. Thanks so much for ANY consideration of a partnership of any kind (in-kind, volunteer, donation, etc.).

We are located at:

4569 Long Hollow Road

Ringgold, GA 30736

We are open:

Tuesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Support Us!

Stay tuned for how to make your tax-deductible donation!

If you would like to make one now, contact Lynn Bernier at 706-375-5443 to support Sanctuary Hill.

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Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

The client, therapist, and animal work together in therapeutic activities with goals for change, measurable objectives, and the expectation of identifiable progress toward treatment goals when applicable.

Who?

Animal-assisted therapy offers great benefits and is used to help those with Autism, anxiety, PTSD, depression, trauma, grief, attachment disorders, loneliness, and more.

What?

Benefits can include but not limited to de-escalation during meltdowns, offering sensory support, providing reassurance during anxiety, and facilitate social engagement.

Why?

Being around animals can lead to a reaction within your body that positively affects your emotions and overall well-being. Animals provide non-judgmental companionship for children and adults.




Benefits?

Animal-assisted therapy can facilitate socialization, communication, compliance, participation, eye contact, smiles, and attentiveness.

Need more information? Call us at 706-375-5443 to speak with a member of our friendly team.

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