Karpus Family Foundation grants $35,000 to Home Base Florida to support outpatient clinical services for veterans
Home Base Florida, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to healing the invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury for veterans and their families, was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Karpus Family Foundation to bolster its outpatient therapy services to meet the growing demand for this lifesaving care.
This vital funding will enhance and expand clinical support for veterans and their families in Florida which has seen a 67% increase in veterans and military families seeking Home Base Florida’s behavioral healthcare services.
Home Base Florida is a division of the Home Base Program founded by the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, which is the first and largest non-profit in the country dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war through clinical care, wellness, education and research – all at no cost to our veterans and families. Home Base Florida has been helping local veterans heal from the invisible wounds since 2014 by providing evidence-based treatment and support that empowers them to regain their mental health and physical wellness.
Through the Outpatient Clinical Program, veterans receive evidence-based clinical care for a variety of mental and emotional health needs, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, and transitional challenges. Through donations and grants, the behavioral health services are provided at no cost regardless of ability to pay, experience level, or discharge status.
Leveraging the expertise of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry, clinicians treating Home Base clients are trained and credentialed in evidence-based modalities of trauma therapy, including cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. Clinicians and staff are also trained in military cultural competency to bridge the gap between the clinical setting and the Veteran experience.
The Karpus Family Foundation’s commitment to philanthropy and community enrichment aligns with Home Base Florida’s mission by supporting the wellbeing of the community. This is the third grant the Karpus Family Foundation has provided to Home Base Florida since 2018 bringing their total investment to $122,500. In addition to supporting the Outpatient Clinical Program, the Foundation has supported Home Base Florida’s case management and outreach services.