Abstract
Green Care provides therapeutic interventions using both plants and animals. While common in Norway and Holland Green Care is just beginning to take hold in the United States. This research looks at the possible benefits of Green Care to youth who have a mental health diagnosis. This was done through a series of interviews with those providing Green Care services in the United States. Benefits identified include calming, self-confidence, independence, and empathy building. It was also noted that Green Care is a form of care that is adaptable and easily individualized making it a promising type of intervention for those who may have already tried more traditional types of therapy.