Birch & Pine Canine Support Services

Trauma-Informed Canine Support for Community Mental Health & Wellness

Birch & Pine Counseling offers professionally supported Canine Support Services designed to promote emotional regulation, comfort, connection, and resilience across our community.

Our trained canine-handler teams provide a calm, nonjudgmental presence, supporting individuals of all ages — especially during high-stress situations, grief, crisis events, and trauma-related experiences.

These services are trauma-informed and intended to complement—not replace—clinical mental health services, chaplain services, or emergency services.

Where Our Canine Teams Serve

Birch & Pine Canine teams are available for scheduled and on-call support in a variety of community settings:

  • Schools & Youth Programs

Supporting emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, crisis response, and overall student wellness.

  • Churches & Faith Communities

Assisting with grief support, community trauma events, and providing a supportive presence after crises.

  • Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

Offering companionship, calm interaction, and emotional wellness support for residents and staff.

  • Community Events & Mental Health Outreach

Partnering with organizations and wellness initiatives to raise awareness, support emotional health, and provide comfort during community events.

What We Provide

Our trained canine-handler teams offer:

  • Trauma-informed canine support
  • Emotional grounding and wellness support
  • Support during high-stress community incidents
  • Connection to professional mental health services when appropriate
  • Collaboration with agencies, crisis teams, and community leaders

Our canine services provide gentle, consistent support to complement counseling, trauma care, and wellness programs in schools, faith communities, healthcare settings, and community outreach.

Meet Our Canine Teams

  1. Freya – Black German Shepherd
  2. Trigger – Brown bandanna
  3. Bruno – Black bandanna
  4. Sitka – Little black lab with pink bandanna
  5. Mooz – Little chocolate lab with orange bandanna

Each dog brings a unique personality, providing calm, reassurance, and connection in a variety of community settings.

Request a Visit or Partnership

To schedule Birch & Pine Canine Support for a community visit, event, or wellness initiative:
📞 Phone: 218-451-2116
✉️ Email: frontdesk@bpcounseling.org
Serving Cloquet, MN & Surrounding Communities

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Our trauma-informed canine teams are ready to provide calm, connection, and emotional support for your organization, event, or program.