Equines Assisting Special Individuals
Jasper, Alabama
Equines Assisting Special Individuals (EASI) is an equine program in Jasper, Alabama, and is part of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center. It provides therapeutic horse-related activities for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Walker County and the surrounding areas.
- Therapeutic horse-related activities
- Equine-assisted activities for people with mental illness
- Equine-assisted activities for people with developmental disabilities
- People with mental illness
- People with developmental disabilities
- Residents of Walker County and surrounding areas
More about this center
About the Program
EASI's mission is to provide safe and effective therapeutic horse-related activities for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. The program operates as part of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, which serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker and Winston counties.
EASI is based at a ranch on Summerville Road in Jasper.
Getting Started
To ask about openings, eligibility, schedules and current rates, call EASI at (205) 387-7486 or email easi.ranch@gmail.com. Our guide on how to choose a center lists useful questions to ask before a first visit, and our equine therapy costs guide explains how programs usually charge.
Location
EASI is at 242 Summerville Road, Jasper, AL 35504, in Walker County northwest of Birmingham. It serves participants from Walker County and the surrounding areas.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Who can take part at EASI?
EASI works with people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Walker County and nearby areas. Call (205) 387-7486 to ask whether the program is a good fit.
Is EASI connected to Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center?
Yes. EASI is part of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, which serves five counties in northwest Alabama.
How do I sign up or ask about cost?
Call (205) 387-7486 or email easi.ranch@gmail.com to ask about openings, schedules and current rates.
Location
Jasper, Alabama 35504
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.