The connection between humans and animals is powerful, and its impact on mental health can be a transformative tool. At Robin’s Nest, a nonprofit organization located on Sky View Farm, we recognize this connection, and its positive impact on treating mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues.
Robin’s Nest Offers: 1) Equine-assisted therapy, which has been proven to cultivate greater self awareness, self efficacy, and confidence. 2) Programs which provide peer inclusiveness, socialization and support. 3) Professional counseling and therapy for groups, camps, and individuals.
Sky View Farm hosts horses, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, ducks, and miniaturehorses on a 35-acre site. In addition to the animals, it features both indoor andoutdoor riding arenas as well as a cross-country riding trail. The brainchild of Director Wendy Ingraham, Sky View Farm/Robin’s Nest is located just 35 miles south of Denver within minutes of Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Parker (off I-25 and Happy Canyon Road).
Robin’s Nest was envisioned to create a supportive community where people can connect with nature and animals and to provide a safe space for other nonprofitsfor their mental health programs.
The purpose of Robin’s Nest Foundation Inc. is to support the mental health of our community. We offer a safe space for people to explore mental health alternatives such as horse interactions, group programs, volunteer activities, and individual therapy. Our goal is to provide an environment where people can be healthy through connection with nature and animals.
"We have reached a critical juncture in our ability to address the pediatric mental health crisis. Suicide is the leading cause of death for kids starting at age 10 in Colorado, and thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt are among the top reasons that patients come to our emergency departments." (Children's Hospital)
Robin's Nest offers a place where youth in our community can reconnect with nature, get off their social media, not be judged, and just breathe.
Organization name
Robin's Nest Foundation Inc: Equine Therapy
2020
Tax id (EIN)
83-2394527
Category
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Animal-Related, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Human Services, Youth Development
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
64 INDIGO WAYHeadquarters
1705 Outter Marker LaneDouglas County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US
Aurora, CO, US
Castle Rock, CO, US
Highlands Ranch, CO, US