PBSO THERAPY DOGS VISIT BRIGHTLINE WEST PALM BEACH FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

West Palm Beach, FL (October 12, 2026) — In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Brightline welcomed therapy canine teams from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) to Brightline West Palm Beach Station on Oct. 9 and 10. Guests and teammates had the opportunity to meet and interact with the specially trained therapy dogs throughout the station during the two-day activation.

 

The visits highlighted the important role therapy dogs play in supporting emotional well-being, strengthening community connections and assisting first responders. Established in 2020, PBSO's Therapy Canine Unit has grown to 14 certified canine-handler teams. All of the dogs are rescues that have undergone specialized training and certification to provide comfort and support in a variety of community settings.

 

As therapy canine teams moved throughout the station, travelers and Brightline employees stopped to meet, pet and engage with the dogs, creating moments of connection and relaxation in recognition of the global observance focused on mental health awareness.

 

The activation was part of Brightline Cares, the company's corporate citizenship program, which supports initiatives that promote community engagement, well-being and positive social impact throughout the communities Brightline serves.

 

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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit  www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com

Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com