Equine Assisted Therapy
ID: 36C256-23-AP1815Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/aee87c45846b476696e1abc83e2dfac4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified providers to deliver Equine Assisted Therapy for Veterans receiving outpatient mental health services at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The procurement aims to offer this evidence-based therapeutic service, characterized by its adherence to psychological approaches grounded in scientific evidence, to assist Veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress and other traumas. This unique therapy is recognized for its potential to enhance the overall health and recovery experience of Veterans, with the requirement consisting of weekly 90-minute sessions, totaling four or five sessions per month. Interested parties can contact Marisol Sherer, Contract Specialist, at marisol.sherer@va.gov or 206-762-1010, or Billy Morris, Contract Officer, at billy.morris@va.gov or 501-257-1820 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marisol Sherer, Contract Specialist
    (206) 762-1010
    marisol.sherer@va.gov
    Billy Morris, Contract Officer
    (501) 257-1820
    billy.morris@va.gov
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