Celebrate with Us: 2025 Connections Gala – October 9 •
Celebrate with Us: 2025 Connections Gala – October 9 •
Healing and transformation through Equine-Assisted therapy.
We bring together a powerful connection between people and horses through innovative Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Services that empower personal growth and emotional healing.
Now accepting Medicaid and UCare Insurance!
You’re invited to the Saint Francis Center 2025 Connections Gala!
When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Where: Medina Entertainment Center
It’s a 1950s Night to Remember! Slip into the spirit of the decade and enjoy good company, a tasty dinner, toe-tappin’ tunes, plus live and silent auctions.
Dress to impress in your finest ’50s threads!
Help make a difference in the lives of people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges by providing support to the Saint Francis Center (SFC) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning. SFC teaches its clients life skills, bringing peace and joy to their emotional, social, spiritual, and physical strife.
FEATURING AUCTIONEER RUSTY KATH!
Live and Silent Auctions ⭐️ Family Friendly Fun 🔥 DJ “Dunn it Right” 👏 and Much More! 😀
Medina Entertainment Center 500 Highway 55, Medina, Minnesota 55340
Our services
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Equine-Assisted Individual Psychotherapy
Individualized sessions customized for the goals of the person. Each visit is different and offers age-appropriate activities.
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Equine-Assisted Group Psychotherapy
These sessions change with every group. We invite the participants to talk about things they're most interested in or want to learn.
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Equine-Assisted Learning
Experience all aspects of loving and caring for horses. Individual and group sessions are available.
This is why we are dedicated to our mission.
“Through the Saint Francis Center Equine-assisted therapy, I gained skills to help heal my childhood trauma & build self-confidence. I was given the opportunity to develop leadership skills and responsibility while working with the horses. Today I use these skills and am more brave, bold, and confident because of Saint Francis Center.”
— Jenna
“I am thankful for the Saint Francis Center. Because of the SFC, I am no longer afraid of dogs, cats, or horses. I’m relaxed around them and know I am brave and strong.”
— Katie
“The Saint Francis Center has given me the skills to help me control my emotions & anxiety and has improved my relationships with people. Through SFC, I found a new way to get help in managing my emotions & anxiety. Talking and relating to the horses helped me understand how others felt around me. I learned self-control.”
— Reid
Participating in the Saint Francis Center’s equine-assisted learning programs provides several advantages to participants, such as:
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Enhanced communication skills: Participants learn to communicate nonverbally with sensitive horses, improving overall communication abilities.
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Working with horses teaches effective leadership by establishing trust and respect, applicable in various settings.
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Interacting with horses helps individuals better understand their emotions and behaviors, fostering self-awareness.
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Dealing with unpredictable situations with horses improves adaptability and problem-solving skills.
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Developing empathy for horses translates to improved empathy towards others in personal and professional life.
We provide life-changing experiences.
Saint Francis Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit company that cultivates powerful connections between people and horses through innovative Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning. Our services are designed to address the mental health and personal development of individuals (ages 6-64) dealing with emotional trauma and behavioral or social issues, as well as couples, families, and groups.
Located in Rogers, Minnesota, just outside the Twin Cities metro area, our mission is to provide a grace-filled space for wellness and learning in a compassionate environment that fosters physical, emotional, and behavioral growth.
