Help Me Get a Life-Changing Service Dog for My Disability

Hi, my name is Chasim, and I’m reaching out with a vulnerable heart and hopeful spirit. I’m fundraising for a service dog that will drastically improve my safety, independence, and quality of life as I navigate multiple complex medical and neurological conditions.

I live with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Autism, seizure episodes, Complex PTSD (CPTSD), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Each of these conditions presents its own challenges—but together, they significantly limit my ability to live safely and independently. It also run into the issue of which I need to have a service dog to be independent or be able to do things on my own & have a job or go to school however I need to work to get money for a service dog hence why I need help!

Why I Need a Service Dog

A specially trained service dog could quite literally be my lifeline. This dog would be trained to:

Detect and respond to seizure-like episodes before they happen.

Interrupt dissociation, grounding me during episodes of DID or CPTSD.

Assist during sensory overload and autistic meltdowns.

Retrieve medications and alert others in emergencies.

Provide balance and mobility support when POTS or EDS flare up.

Detect allergen triggers to help prevent MCAS reactions.

Right now, I rely heavily on others and have very limited freedom. A service dog would not only help me function daily—it would give me back a sense of autonomy and dignity.

The Cost

Properly training a medical-alert and psychiatric service dog is expensive. Between the dog itself, medical screenings, intensive training, gear, and travel to the training facility, the total cost can range from $25,000 to $40,000. Sadly, insurance does not cover service dogs.

That’s why I’m turning to the kindness of my community—friends, family, and even compassionate strangers—for help.

How You Can Help

Donate any amount—every dollar helps and brings me closer to freedom and stability.

Share this campaign on social media, in group chats, or with anyone who may care.

Offer encouragement or support. Kindness means more than you know.

Thank you from every part of me—this dog won’t just be a helper, it’ll be my partner in survival.

With deep gratitude,

Chasim/Rowan