Southern Tier Alternative Therapies Inc. (STAT)

Facilitating equine-assisted therapies and alternative treatment strategies to promote and enhance the health, education, and quality of life for vulnerable children and adults in Western Pennsylvania.

STAT® Inc. is a Trauma-Informed Organization offering Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Hippotherapy, and Adaptive Riding-supporting physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as recreational instruction for individuals with disabilities. Our therapies and programs follow the core trauma-informed care principles: realizing the widespread impact of trauma, recognizing signs and symptoms in clients and staff, and responding by integrating trauma knowledge into all policies, practices, and settings. STAT® has been "Healing with Horsepower" since 2007, growing in response to community demand through personalized, high-quality mental and physical health programs. We are now expanding-literally and programmatically-through a 19,000 sq. ft. facility, new initiatives, and a dedicated, growing team. Our services support mental health treatment, improve well-being and quality of life, and offer accessible education and enrichment for children, adults with special needs, veterans, caregivers, and trauma survivors of all ages and abilities.

Testimonials

"STAT changed my life. The horses helped me look within and begin to heal from trauma." - Sean M.

"Our daughter, once unable to sit or stand, can now take steps thanks to Cooper's movement." - Parent of C. Clemens

"At 2½, our son was nonverbal. After one session at STAT, he said 'Momma'-we cried with joy." - Parent of Conner N.

"As a combat Veteran and chaplain, I've seen STAT reach those conventional therapy couldn't. It saves lives." - Col. Robert Jenkin, U.S. Army (Ret.)

"Our Autistic daughter won't go anywhere-except STAT. It's her safe place." - Father of Sophie