About
Program
Resources
Speakers
Sponsors
Resources
Companion Animals and Mental Health Research Overview
FHEO-2020-01: Assistance Animals Notice
HABRI 2024 Spring Policy Forum Master Deck
HABRI 2024 Spring Policy Forum Press Release
HABRI 2024 Spring Policy Forum Program
HABRI Vision & Mission
How Pets Help Us Maintain Good Mental Health Infographic
Mental Health & Pets Survey Factsheet
Top 5 Mental Health Benefits of Having a Pet Infographic
Program
Rooftop at Riggs
The Riggs Hotel
Washington, DC
Attendee Registration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM EDT
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM EDT
sponsored by
whiskerDocs
Welcome & Introductions
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
Featured Speaker
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM EDT
Susan B. Trachman, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
George Washington University
Impactful Research
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Introduction
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
Meaghan Gilhooly, DVM
Vice President, Veterinary Affairs
Banfield Pet Hospital
Data on the Experiences, Benefits, and Challenges Related to Pets and Mental Health
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
Lindsey Braun
Vice President, Research & Operations
HABRI
The Role of Pets in Mental Health Recovery
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Zenithson Ng, DVM MS DABVP
Clinical Associate Professor of Community Practice
The University of Tennessee Center for Veterinary Social Work
Morning Break
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM EDT
Learnings from Model Practices, Programs & Resources
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Introduction
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Susanne Kogut
President
Petco Love
Resources on Assistance Animals in Public Housing
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Lynn Grosso
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
Tiffany Fleming
Acting Director for Enforcement Support
Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
sponsored by
American Veterinary Medical Association
Learnings from Model Practices, Programs & Resources (Cont.)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Eliminating Barriers to Care for Pet Owners in Crisis
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
James Glenn, MSW
University Health, Kansas City
Supporting Pet Owning Clients: Best Practices for Mental Health Professionals
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Taylor Chastain-Griffin, PhD
Executive Director
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)
Afternoon Break
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM EDT
Advancing Public Policy
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM EDT
Introduction
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Julia Fidenzio-Alicea
Chief Legal Officer
American Pet Products Association
Supporting the Wellbeing of People and Animals Through More Affordable Veterinary Care
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDT
Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24)
Special Guest Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Closing & Next Steps
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Forum Adjourns
4:00 PM EDT
Reception
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
Café Riggs
HABRI
