Theo Wayne Daniel Memorial Scholarship
The Theo Wayne Daniel Memorial Scholarship supports people struggling with substance abuse. It provides free one-on-one Equine Facilitated Therapy to aid individuals in their recovery. The goal of the scholarship is to save lives by reducing the barriers to treatment that face so many struggling with substance abuse.
Theo was a sweet and gentle soul with a sly smile, a contagious laugh, and a love of critters and the outdoors. He lived with an unrelenting curiosity for life and everything it had to offer. Being exceptionally gregarious, Theo never failed to make everyone around him feel welcome and comfortable. He was a loving and kind son, a supportive and caring brother, a loyal and amazing friend, and a gentle and adventurous soul. He lived solely to make those he cared about happy. He was taken from us far too soon.
Theo Wayne Rathert Daniel
November 8, 2001 - August 8, 2022 (20 years old)
In August of 2022, at 20 years old and after 8 months of sobriety, Theo became a victim of the fentanyl epidemic storming our streets. In witnessing Theo’s struggle, his family learned how a lack of resources can be a barrier to help for so many who seek it, and so, in his honor, they have created the Theo Wayne Daniel Memorial Scholarship with the goal of saving lives and preventing future tragedies.
Scholarship Application
Purpose: The Theo Wayne Daniel Memorial Scholarship supports people struggling with substance abuse. It provides free one-on-one Equine Facilitated Therapy to aid individuals in their recovery. The goal of the scholarship is to save lives by reducing the barriers to treatment that face so many struggling with substance abuse.
Eligibility: Applicants must be age 24 or younger who are dealing with substance use.
Scholarship Amounts and Payment: Eight scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $1,000, which covers 10-sessions of one-on-one Equine Facilitated Therapy. Scholarship money will be paid directly to Medicine Horse. Funds will not be distributed in cash and will not be given to the recipient.
Other: Applications will be accepted and considered without regard to sex, religion, ethnic background, race or national origin. However, the recipient must meet criteria for therapy in order to receive the scholarship.
No-call, no-show policy: After two missed sessions you will lose the scholarship and it will be given to the next person.
Contact Us
If you are in crisis, please seek help immediately
Below are some options for immediate support
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Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line.
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Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in need of support, but not in crisis, consider reaching out to a warmline. Warmlines offer a place to call when you just need to talk to someone. Speaking to someone on these calls is typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health problems. Find a warmline at mhanational.org/warmlines.
Please email us with any questions or feedback:
Therapy inquiries: therapy@medicinehorse.org
General inquiries: info@medicinehorse.org