Start A Team

You’re Not Alone; (YNA;) partners with school districts within Minnesota and beyond, bringing volunteer therapy dog teams into schools to support students and staff in a variety of ways. YNA; also has a presence throughout various communities. The involvement of therapy dog teams can be utilized in a variety of settings – from the community at large to schools and beyond.

Our programming strives to educate and implement social-emotional skills that promote and encourage mental health and wellness, while also encouraging utilization of these skills individually and beyond. We seek to support the mental health needs of both students, staff and community members through our programming, which centers around a visit from a therapy dog team as a catalyst to open communication about mental health, well-being, acceptance, understanding, empathy and non-judgement.

We also include programming about promoting and teaching strategies to combat bullying and life stressors in the school setting, all while utilizing and educating students on the amazing gift that animals can play in their lives. Partnering with YNA; brings the opportunity for a stress-free environment for all and an opportunity to discuss challenging issues in a non-judgemental zone.

Are You Already Certified?

If You're Not Yet Certified...

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Attend Zoom Info Session

Complete our Interest form. Then Attend a YNA; Info Session to learn more about the program & get your questions answered. View upcoming sessions on our Events page

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Canine Good Citizen Class

Find a Canine Good Citizen class near you.

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Course & Certification

Complete a therapy dog course & become certified.

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Connect with YNA;

Notify YNA; when your certification is complete. 
Send us a message or call/text 763-226-1090

If You're Already Certified...

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Join YNA; Form

Verify that you have completed the Join YNA; Contact Form

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Attend Zoom Info Session

Attend a YNA; Info Session to learn more about the program & get your questions answered. View upcoming sessions on our Events page

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Notify YNA;

Notify YNA; of your decision to join or not join YNA;
Send us a message or call/text 763-226-1090

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One-Year Commitment Form

Complete 1-Year Commitment Documentation & submit to YNA; via email: amy.ynausa@gmail.com

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All About My Dog & Me Form

Complete the YNA; All About My Dog & Me Form

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Training Session

Attend a YNA; training session. 

Meet The Teams

Meet the humans and pups that are part of You're Not Alone; teams.

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