CCI Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence pioneered the concept of training dogs to assist people with disabilities. The achievements of these first service dogs and the increased independence they brought to their human partners came at a time in America's history when people with disabilities were charting new courses for their lives. Instead of being taken care of, they wanted opportunities to take charge of their lives. For hundreds of men, women and children since then, Canine Companions for Independence has opened the door to just such opportunities.
CCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is funded by private contributions and receives no government funding. CCI graduates pay only a $100 Team Training registration fee that is reimbursed in supplies. There is no charge for the dog.
People with physical or developmental disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or their quality of life are eligible to apply. Also eligible are professionals working for organizations that provide physical or mental health care to clients who could benefit from interaction with a facility dog.
National Headquarters & Northwest Regional
Center
2965 Dutton Avenue
PO Box 446 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
(707) 577-1700 Voice (707) 577-1756 TDD info@caninecompanions.org
Southeast Regional Center
8150 Clarcona Ocoee Rd.
PO Box 680388 Orlando, FL 32868-0388
(407) 522-3300 Voice (407) 522-3347 Fax
North Central Regional Center
989 State Route 37 East
Delaware, OH 43015-9682
(740) 548-4447 Voice/TDD
Chicago Satellite
PO Box 41 Woodstock, IL 60098
(847) 816-7360
Southwest Regional Center
24 Rancho del Oro Drive
PO Box 4568 Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300 Voice (760) 754-3308 TDD
Northeast Regional Center
SUNY Farmingdale Farm Complex-Melville Road
PO Box 205
Farmingdale, NY 11735-0205
(631) 694-6938 Voice/TDD
Colorado Satellite
045-P Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 260-6151 Voice