Comfort through animal connections
Paws for Patrick improves the mental health of young people nationally through the comfort and connection of animals.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH- TURN OUR TOWNS GREEN
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Paws for Patrick is ‘Turning our Towns Green.’ Join our organization in spreading awareness about mental health challenges and Paws for Patrick’s mission to improve mental health through the emotional support of animals.
How can you help?
Post and share your green on social media- make sure to tag us @pawsforpatrick
Show your support locally: Post a flyer, tie green ribbons on trees and/or put your TOTG signs out at your office, schools, or in your neighborhood
Start a fundraiser: Engage a business or school in Pawse for Mental Health May. Host a give-back night, organize a small event, or contact Elizabeth Malone (elizabeth@pawsforpatrick.org) to create a personal fundraising page
Bring P4P to your community: Involve your workplace, gym, coffee shop, book club, or any group in Mental Health May
Attend and promote events: Help us build momentum by attending events if possible and/or spreading the word
North Shore Local Sign Pick-Up Schedule
4201 Lake Cook Road, Suite 104, Northbrook, IL 60062
Thursday, May 7th- 8:30-11:30 AM
Saturday, May 9th- 9:00-11:00 AM
Tuesday, May 12th- 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Our Programs
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Emotional Support Animals
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Therapy Dogs
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Facility Dogs
Sharing our Story
Watch our impact video to see how therapy dogs and emotional support animals bring comfort, stability, and connection when it’s needed most. Hear directly from our founders, a client family, and a therapy dog handler as they share the real stories behind our mission and the lives it touches.
“I personally can say that having an ESA has really helped change my life and been a drastic improvement for my overall well-being.”
-ESA Client
Donate to Paws for Patrick
When you give to Paws for Patrick, you help provide Emotional Support Animals, Therapy Dog visits, and facility dogs to young people who need them most. Your support brings comfort, companionship, and healing.
Follow us on social @pawsforpatrick
Who is Patrick?
Patrick Roemer loved animals, and his dog Cici was more than a pet- she was a source of comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. Patrick found peace and connection through animals that helped him live with depression and anxiety.
Contact us.
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re interested in getting involved, have questions about our programs, or simply want to learn more, please reach out.