Healing Strides sees increased need for therapy services during pandemic
Thats never been more true than right now for Healing Strides of Virginia. The horse is totally accepting, said Carol Young, Healing Strides CEO. I think these are just completely unprecedented times in the mental health field, said Kyle Calhoun, Healing Strides Clinical Director. With an increase in people turning to equine therapy, the nonprofit just hired Calhoun, a mental health specialist. If youre interested in donating to Healing Strides of Virginia, click here.
Healing Strides hosts Horse Safaris" to keep people, animals connected
BOONES MILL, Va. Many right now are looking for something pleasant to escape to and thats where Healing Strides comes in. Healing Strides of Virginia is used to helping hundreds of people who face personal challenges. Right now pretty much everyone pretty much has a personal challenge, I havent met anybody that doesnt," Young said. During this tense time, Healing Strides is hosting Horse Safaris. Shari Winebarger's daughter Maci has been coming to Healing Strides for the past eight years.