Connected Growth & Wellness is expanding access to their equine-assisted counseling program, so they can support more people in their journeys toward healing. Horses for Mental Health serves as a nonprofit fiscal sponsor for three of their projects, operating in a project agreement with them to help make services affordable to those who most need them.
The CGW program works with kids and adults navigating issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe ADHD, and other mental health challenges. Sessions involve working with licensed therapists and horses in simple, intentional ways, such as grooming, walking activities, and experiential learning on the ground. The focus isn’t on riding or “doing it right,” but on the connection.
Horses respond honestly and in the moment, which helps people notice their own emotions, boundaries, and patterns more clearly. Over time, this builds trust, communication, and a deeper sense of self-awareness. Calm and supportive spaces are created where healing unfolds.
If this feels like something you believe in, we’re grateful you’re here. Consider making a donation to Horses for Mental Health, sharing this work with someone else, or simply taking the time to learn more. Any investment you make helps keep HMH programs growing and available to those who need it most.
