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NEADS Service Dogs

Massachusetts · United States; required training in Massachusetts
ADI AccreditedOpen / Available
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ServesUnited States; required training in Massachusetts
Dog providedYes
Owner trainingNo
CostVeterans receive service dogs at no charge; other programs use fundraising/client contribution model—current exact amount should be checked by program
Wait timeAverage can be 1–4 years after acceptance; veteran prequalifier cites up to 48 months
ApplicationsOpen / Available
AccreditationADI Accredited
Who qualifiesAdults; children (program-specific ages); veterans; professionals/facilities
Travel required7–14 days at Princeton, Massachusetts campus; lodging free and some travel assistance may exist
Training modelProvider-trained dog; matching and 7–14-day client training depending program

About the Program

Does not train client-owned dogs, guide dogs, seizure-alert, diabetic-alert or general civilian psychiatric dogs.

Service Dogs Offered

PTSD & PsychiatricAutismMobility AssistanceHearing DogsFacility Dogs

Physical-disability service dogs; hearing dogs; autism/developmental service dogs; veteran PTSD dogs; facility dogs

Who Qualifies

Adults; children (program-specific ages); veterans; professionals/facilities

Geographic eligibility: United States; required training in Massachusetts

Does the Program Provide the Dog?

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No

Cost & Financial Requirements

Veterans receive service dogs at no charge; other programs use fundraising/client contribution model—current exact amount should be checked by program

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait Time & Application Status

Wait time: Average can be 1–4 years after acceptance; veteran prequalifier cites up to 48 months

Applications: Open / Available

Open by program; currently veterans, hearing, facility and successor applications listed open

Application

Training & Travel Requirements

Training model: Provider-trained dog; matching and 7–14-day client training depending program

Travel/on-site requirement: 7–14 days at Princeton, Massachusetts campus; lodging free and some travel assistance may exist

Support After Placement

Ongoing client services/follow-up

Related Resources

PTSD & Psychiatric Autism Mobility Assistance Hearing Dogs Facility Dogs

Massachusetts service dog providers