Mental Health Visits for Families Living with Disabilities
At The Farm Friends, we understand the unique challenges that families with disabilities face. Whether you're supporting a child or adult with autism, Down syndrome, PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, dementia, Parkinson's or other disabilities, prioritizing mental health is essential. Our Mental Health Days offer a unique and personalized, animal-assisted therapy experience featuring our gentle bunnies and friendly chickens—right in the comfort of your own home. Many traditional wellness services require families to travel, which can add unnecessary stress and disrupt routines. Our in-home approach ensures that your loved ones can fully enjoy the experience in a familiar, stress-free environment.
How it Works
We bring our calm, loving animals directly to you, creating a soothing, sensory-friendly environment where individuals and families can relax, connect, and experience the proven benefits of animal-assisted therapy. Interacting with animals has been shown to reduce stress, lower anxiety, and improve emotional well-being, making this a wonderful experience for children and adults alike.
Each visit is customized to fit your family's needs.
Benefits of Our Mental Health Days
✔️ Sensory-friendly, calming experiences designed for neurodivergent individuals
✔️ Hands-on interaction with bunnies and chickens for emotional support and grounding
✔️ A personalized, in-home visit tailored to your family’s unique needs
✔️ A stress-free alternative to traditional therapy or wellness activities
✔️ Support for caregivers—because your well-being matters too
Who Can Benefit?
Our Mental Health Days are perfect for:
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Children and adults with autism or sensory sensitivities who find comfort in gentle, predictable interactions
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Individuals with PTSD, anxiety, or depression who benefit from the calming presence of animals
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Families needing a break from daily stress to reconnect and recharge
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Caregivers looking for a mindful, therapeutic experience for their loved ones
Rates & Booking
Mental Health Days with Farm Friends start at $220, with flexible options to ensure a personalized experience. We come directly to your home, making it easy to enjoy the healing power of animals in a familiar and comfortable setting.
Let our bunnies and chickens bring a little peace and joy to your day!
Contact us to book your session or learn more about how we can support your family’s wellness journey.
Why Choose Us?
Trusted by Communities: From wellness events to senior programs, we’ve worked with respected organizations across Metro Vancouver.
Safe, Professional, & Experienced: We provide everything needed for a smooth visit. Our team is experienced working directly with individuals struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, Parkinson's, dementia, speech impairment, and children/adults living with a disability.
Travel Fee
Our services are offered in the Lower Mainland catering mostly to the North Shore, Lions Bay, Vancouver, The Fraser Valley, UBC, Burnaby, New Westminster, the Tri-Cities, Richmond, Delta, White Rock, Squamish and Whistler.
Travel fees start at $40 for select areas within the City of Vancouver. Fees vary by location; please provide your event address so we can confirm the applicable travel fee. Please contact us by email at bookings@thefarmfriends.ca to request a quote.
*All bookings are subject to a travel fee based on your location. Minimum $40.
Booking Procedure &
Refund Policy
Please read our Safety Guidelines before booking to ensure animals will be a right fit for your event. Our Safety Guidelines can be found under Our Services. Thank you for doing your part in keeping the animals happy and safe.
A deposit is required for booking to reserve your date and time. Your deposit is fully refundable to original payment method with 7 days’ notice of scheduled event. Cancellations after the 7-day period are not eligible for a refund but deposit can be used when rescheduling.
If The Farm Friends must cancel or are unable to attend a booked event due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be provided with a full refund, returned to the original form of payment.
We accept e-transfer, Debit, Credit and Amex.
All bookings are subject to GST.
Keirsten, North Vancouver
"The Farm Friends has been life changing for us. We live in a multi trauma and disability layered household. Spending time with animals is essential for mental health and having a mobile option takes stress out of the planning. It's fun, enriching and very peaceful which means so much to us. Their team is also so kind, compassionate, accommodating to different needs and wonderful to interact with. Very organized set up and tear down. In Spring/Summer it's a monthly necessity at our place. Its brought us so much joy. Thank you Farm Friends!"
Juliana Vallee, Vancity Girls Club
At Vancity Girls Club, we strive to create safe and supportive spaces for our girls, and Farm Friends helped us take that to the next level. They brought in a group of the most adorable, gentle bunnies, and the impact on the girls’ mental health was truly incredible.
From the moment the bunnies arrived, we saw an immediate shift—anxious energy melted away, smiles spread across faces, and a sense of calm filled the room. Some of the girls, who are usually reserved, opened up in ways we hadn't seen before. The simple act of holding and petting a bunny brought comfort, joy, and a sense of connection that words can’t fully capture.
Animals have a powerful way of helping with emotional regulation, reducing stress, and creating a moment of peace in an otherwise busy or challenging world. The bunnies reminded our girls that softness and warmth exist, that they are worthy of care, and that healing can come in the form of something as simple as a gentle nuzzle.
We can’t thank Farm Friends enough for this experience. It wasn’t just an afternoon with bunnies—it was therapy, it was healing, and it was exactly what our girls needed. We hope to make this a regular part of our program because these moments matter.
Visiting the Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia
North Shore, Lions Bay, Vancouver, UBC, The Fraser Valley, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta and White Rock.
If you would like to schedule a call, kindly send us an email with dates & times that work best for you.
