Give an Hour’s mission is to develop national networks of volunteer professionals capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Since 2005 we have focused on providing free and confidential mental health care to those who serve, our veterans, and their families. We have since expanded our efforts to address the mental health needs of other populations. Through the generosity, compassion, and expertise of Give an Hour’s skilled volunteers, we are able to increase the likelihood that those in need receive the support and care they deserve.
Will you answer the call to serve?
We invite all mental health professionals to give the gifts of time and expertise to help those in need.
Please take a moment to watch this important message.
GET HELP
Who We Help
Give an Hour exists for those who don’t have access to compassionate mental health care. Licensed mental health providers have joined Give an Hour to change the direction of mental health and volunteer to provide direct services.
Nationally we support:
- Those currently serving in the military, veterans (regardless of discharge status, deployment status, or era of service), and their families
- Those affected by natural disasters or man-made traumas
- Everytown – Support for Survivors of Gun Violence – launching soon
Regionally we support:
- Northern Virginia’s Human Trafficking Initiative
- The New Hampshire Psychological Association’s Give an Hour to Change Direction initiative
- Give an Hour California
Visit the Get Help page to learn more.
How We Help
- Step 1: Search for a Provider
- Step 2: Choose a Provider
- Step 3: Contact the Provider Directly
Get Help
Give an Hour does not provide emergency services.
For free and immediate help, available 24/7:
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, Veterans press 1 OR
- Text SIGNS to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
- Additional resources
GIVE HELP
As a Licensed Mental Health Provider
One hour a week can truly make a difference in someone’s life. If you are a licensed mental health professional carrying malpractice insurance, click below to visit our registration page for additional information on how you can serve as a provider in the Give an Hour network.
As an Organizational Volunteer
Give an Hour welcomes volunteers who would like to share their expertise including design and layout, business acumen, Spanish translation skills to assist with outreach, administrative services, and more. Click below to be directed to our volunteer page.
As a Donor
Through your generosity, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your donation enables us to expand our outreach, creates training opportunities, and offsets the administrative costs of maintaining a national network of mental health professionals.
Give an Hour’s mission is to develop national networks of volunteer professionals capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Since 2005 we have focused on providing free and confidential mental health care to those who serve, our veterans, and their families. We have since expanded our efforts to address the mental health needs of other populations. Through the generosity, compassion, and expertise of Give an Hour’s skilled volunteers, we are able to increase the likelihood that those in need receive the support and care they deserve.
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hours donated by GAH’s network of licensed providers.
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of services donated since 2005.
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hours donated to our grant partners.
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people reached by the Campaign to Change Direction.
Give an Hour provides help and hope to those in need by harnessing the skills and generosity of those willing to give. In 2015, we launched the Campaign to Change Direction to change the culture of mental health so that all in need are able to receive the care and support they deserve. Just as we know the signs of a heart attack, we can all learn the Five Signs of emotional suffering that tell us someone is in pain and needs help. To learn more, visit changedirection.org.
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