On this segment of SCVTV’s Community Corner, Sarah Gilberts and Beverly Torrance with their special friend, Rayne, join to demonstrate how therapy animals provide much-needed emotional support to students within the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Hear more about the William S. Hart Union High School District’s varying wellness and emotional health programs at their website, https://www.hartdistrict.org/apps/pages/wellness. Additionally, you can learn more about the national Pet Partners organization at https://petpartners.org/.

Mental health issues can affect anyone at any age but it’s important to know that there’s a support system out there to help everyone live a happy and healthy life all year long.

If you or if someone you know is in emotional distress, may be thinking about suicide, or is worried about a loved one or a friend, please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Hotline by calling 9-8-8. Additionally, please visit BeTheDifferenceSCV.org for additional resources and support.

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