THE NATIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE OF GROWTH THROUGH HEALING, INC.
(N.E.I.G.H.)
MISSION
Our mission is to provide transformative equine-assisted services in a trauma-informed environment that fosters mental and emotional healing to prevent suicide and improve well-being.
WHO WE ARE
NEIGH, Inc. specializes in aiding the post-traumatic growth of veterans, first responders, and their families. Through hands-on work with horses, participant's see what they’re carrying, identify what’s no longer serving them, and begin repairing the hidden wear and tear of the job before it becomes burnout, crisis, or disconnection. NEIGH aims to build resilience and reinforce capacity to lead, connect, and thrive at work and home.
WHY WE STARTED
The NEIGH was established in honor of Constance Marie Davenport, the late sister of our Founder Dawn Samuelson. Connie was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and active member of the NY/Niagara Falls Air Force Reserves who died by suicide at the age of 25. Dawn developed The Constance Project to serve Veterans struggling with mental health challenges.
Suicide prevention is the driving force behind our programs and central to our mission. Our team of facilitators are trained to recognize indications of suicide and to respond appropriately.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact the 24/7 crisis hotline by calling 988.
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Veterans Crisis Line: call 988, press 1
OUR PROGRAMS
Individual
Sessions
Confidential equine-assisted sessions focused on personal stress load
Group
Workshops
Structured skills-based group experiences. Ideal for departments, units, or teams
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Interested in Our Equine Assisted Services?
CONTACT US
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and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.​
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PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS
"At my first session, Lilly (one of the horses we work with) came up and hugged me. I immediately felt the weight of the world lift off of my shoulders... This program has helped me form a different perspective on life and the way I view things, especially things that are out of my control. "
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JON P. | MAYVILLE, NEW YORK
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