Why Go Fetch Wellness?
Often, people struggling with mental illness feel alone and misunderstood. They may be bombarded by information overload and unasked for advice. They may find themselves fighting a tremendous battle alone because no one understands.
When our brains become our enemy, even small decisions can seem insurmountable.
We help to simplify the complex world of mental health, reduce the burden of decision making, and support individuals wherever they may feel stuck and hopeless.
Connection, healthy relationships, nature, pets, community, and discovering your passions are just a few areas we believe can be integral to improving your mental health and well-being.
Why Jeff
I’ve spent the last 25 years battling serious depression and anxiety. I’ve been seen by countless psychiatrists, therapists, healers, coaches, gurus, you name it. I’ve been hospitalized several times due to the severity of my condition and I’ve experienced first hand the limitations to our complex mental health system.
Having tried nearly all traditional medical interventions available, I’ve learned the importance of treating the whole-person, that is not relying on just one thing to help stabilize you.
I continue to fight, often daily, to manage my own life and chronic illness. With mental illness, we often feel alone whether we have a huge support network or no one that understands.
I recognize how difficult it is to see someone new, share your story, and have any optimism when the road you have traveled has been so difficult.
Who Can Benefit
1 in 5 adults are living with a diagnosable condition and people of all ages are being affected. Educators, students, corporations, families, and the general working class can all benefit from education around mental health. The more we as a society learn how to identify a mental health emergency, how to support a friend or loved one, and what resources are available, the more people we will save. We believe that pets, especially dogs, can help people connect to each other, while teaching us about kindness and compassion.
Our Mission
“Improving the quality of people’s lives through open conversations about anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges to help people feel more connected, less isolated and alone, and more hopeful.”
Our Vision
One day, we hope more people will understand the complexity and challenge of living with mental illness. There is much that can be learned through our relationship with animals, and through this connection, many are able to find hope, improve their quality of life, reduce symptoms, participate in their recovery, and open themselves up to the prospect of change.
We are optimistic this approach could change the way we treat mental health conditions, and give people another powerful tool to experience the joy of life, amongst some great challenges.
