Our OSI-PTSD Service Dog program endeavours to help Veterans and First Responders diagnosed with an Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), such as Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD). Too often, the trauma of service or the workplace leaves Veterans and First Responders with deep scars that make life challenging, if not impossible.

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The Citadel Canine Society provides PTSD - OSI service dogs and/or training support at no charge to the military veterans, nurses or other first responders who qualify to enroll in our program.

Operational Stress Intervention Dogs play a key role in breaking down barriers and the stigma attached to mental health conversations, paving the way for people to speak freely and openly about what they’re going through.

OSI Dogs are professionally trained by VICD’s Service Dog Instructors and placed with designated handlers. These handlers undergo training to learn the tasks that

Our core mission is very specific: we arrange for the training and subsequent delivery of PTSD and OSI (Operational Stress Injury) service dogs for new Military veterans, and first responders: Police, Fire, EMT, Nursing, Corrections and 9-1-1 personnel. These wonderful dogs are provided at no cost to the recipients.

OSI-CAN is an Operational Stress Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Support Initiative. OSI-CAN offers Peer Support Groups, Family Support Groups, assistance with service dog acquisition, and referrals to equine therapy programs.

OSI-CAN is an Operational Stress Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Support Initiative. OSI-CAN offers Peer Support Groups, Family Support Groups, assistance with service dog acquisition, and referrals to equine therapy programs

Service dogs are used to ensure their handler’s safety and health. Additionally, they can restore the ability to perform routines and activities without incident or problem. OSI-CAN provides financial aid for those who are in our target demographic. The acquisition and training cost per dog is approximately $25,000.

Their mission is to provide PTSI – OSI service dogs and/or training support at no charge to the military veterans, nurses or other first responders who qualify to enroll in our program.