The goal of providing a NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) Service Dog, as a member of the Bridge Program, is to help students alleviate stress and anxiety, The Bridge Program at BHS is a structured, self-contained mixed-grade therapeutic program for students who require a small, emotionally and physically safe space for their instruction in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Bridge provides organizational support and therapeutic interventions including individual and group counseling.

A service dog for the classroom is a therapeutic companion to students suffering from depression, panic attacks, anxiety, school phobia and communication disorders. A service dog provides a safe, non-judgmental and relaxing way for students to learn in an environment that promotes safety and success. This service will impact 60-100 special needs students and may potentially impact all students at BHS. The service dog will help address students based on their varied social and emotional needs.