Give an Hour's mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. By harnessing the skill and expertise of volunteer professionals, we are able to increase the likelihood that those in need receive the support and care they deserve.
Our Focus
To provide access to no-cost mental health care for identified at-risk populations and other groups in need. Give an Hour harnesses the skill, expertise, and generosity of volunteer mental health professionals to provide no-cost mental health care to those in the veteran and military communities, those affected by natural disasters such as the California wildfires, and man-made disasters, such as mass shootings.
To identify and address barriers that prevent those we serve from receiving the support they deserve. Give an Hour launched the Campaign to Change Direction, a public health effort working to change the culture of mental health so that those who are suffering emotionally are better able to seek and receive care.
To increase mental health literacy. Give an Hour delivers wellness resources, the Five Signs of Emotional Suffering, the Healthy Habits of Emotional Well Being to address prevention and early identification. In addition, the Emotional Life Skills (ELS) psychoeducational training delivers the skills and tools that will empower community members to better care for themselves and those they love.
Our Vision
We believe that within our communities we have the resources to address many of the challenges that face our society. These challenges, such as trauma during military service, being a victim of crime, or living through a natural disaster, often result in emotional pain and suffering. Our aim is to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all persons.
“Being part of a team of staff and volunteers working to address the mental health crisis our country is experiencing is profoundly humbling and motivating.”
Dr. Trina ClayeuxCEO of Give an Hour
Give an Hour Staff

Dr. Clayeux earned a master of public administration from Portland State University and a Ph.D. in leadership studies from Gonzaga University along with certifications in change management, lean process improvement, and program evaluation. She’s been recognized by the National Association of Development Boards for innovation, the Sailing Award for leadership excellence, and the Chase Foundation for a nonprofit of the year award. In addition, Dr. Clayeux presented at a number of state and national conferences related to human-centered design in workforce education, trauma-informed practices in youth workforce development, and a replication model for program design, delivery, and impact serving vulnerable populations.
In addition to professional experience, Dr. Clayeux co-founded C-Suite Executive Solutions, a fractional consulting business aimed at operationalizing equity and inclusion into the fabric of organizational operations, provides consultative expertise related to youth gang intervention strategies and is writing a book reimagining nonprofit fundraising. She completed a full Ironman, two half Ironman’s, and hundreds of running events and continues to remain active with her husband, a retired veteran of 26 years, and children.

Her people skills and deep knowledge of all things Give an Hour and our many volunteer providers, partners, and collaborators make her the perfect person for this leadership role. Jess came to Give an Hour from the professional theater world where she spent many years as a professional Stage Manager and Production Manager. She considers herself a compassionate and dedicated self-starter. Jess is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a very proud Tar Heel. When she’s not working, she and her husband are strong advocates for families built through adoption and for families with children with all types of special needs. And they enjoy traveling and watching baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles, with their three children.

Working in the non-profit arena since 2007; Erin has consulted with businesses, associations and non-profits to pioneer new programs and organizations supporting military/veterans and their families, individuals experiencing disabilities, homelessness, domestic violence or trafficking and more. Through her work, Erin has created and managed a portfolio of programs and curriculum supporting mental health, access to mental health care, military culture, service animal handling and rights, disability rights education/training, as well as assisting in eliminating the treatment barriers for service members, veterans and families.
Erin is the proud daughter of a Navy Veteran and a former military spouse. Residing in the heart of North Carolina, Erin volunteers often in her free time; leading and launching multiple successful nonprofits serving her local community.


Prior to joining Give an Hour, California, Kirsti served with Strategies, a project of the Office of Child Abuse Prevention, CA Dept. of Social Services; leading a team of specialists in researching and creating family strengthening training curriculum and capacity building projects that were offered throughout California. Kirsti has specialized experience in organizational and program assessment, capacity building, group facilitation, training facilitation, and curriculum development. Furthermore, she provided training and follow up technical assistance on a variety of prevention and early intervention topics to various networks and organizations throughout central California.
Kirsti has served in the non-profit, social service field, primarily in child/youth development, training and capacity building, and program quality support for over 25 years and is a Ventura County, California native.

Kim is a committed volunteer who advocates for those in need, including her local animal rescue, Animal Justice League. She enjoys entertaining for family and friends, and spending time with her pets, Marky (a Finnish Spitz mix), Roxxi (the OG and a long-haired tortie) and Squishy (a long-haired gray tabby).

She has been married for 21 years, has 2 children, whom she enjoys watching play baseball and softball.

With more than a decade of nonprofit and governmental public health experience, Brittany is poised to protect, promote, and improve the health of the communities she serves. Her areas of expertise include targeted strategies in public health promotion, education, and evaluation — through which, she has aided in the creation and implementation of sustainable interventions on local, statewide, regional, and national levels.
Brittany possesses a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and a Master of Health Administration. She also possesses a Graduate Certificate in Public Management. In addition to her accomplishments as a front-line and administrative public health professional, Brittany enhances the quality of workplace morale and performance as a Certified Everything DiSC Workplace® Facilitator.
As a resident of Florida, Brittany enjoys spending time in the backyard with her human and fur family members, brunching by the beach and bay, and volunteering her time with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. — which she has been a member for more than 10 years and currently serves as the Regional Health & Wellness Coordinator for the 2020-2022 administration.

Previously, Suzanne was the Senior Vice President of Integrated Primary Care as well as the Vice President of Behavioral Health and CEO of a community mental health center at a large health system. Prior to that, she was appointed by two governors to lead the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction. She served on many national mental health boards and committees including the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) board, Chair of the NAMI National Children’s Policy Committee, Chair of the NAMI National Education and Information Committee, Co-chair of the NRI National Quality and Accountability Committee, and the National Behavioral Health Care PTAC for The Joint Commission (JCAHO).

Andrea has always had an aptitude for assisting others from a young age. Throughout her life, she reconized how important mental health awareness is to our society. With life experience combined with professional experience, she strives to improve the mental health field nationally. For the past ten years, Andrea has been dedicated to aiding providers in our community by offering support, resources, training, and information. Andrea has an extensive background working with mental health providers, assisting with practice setup and policy mandates. She has conducted several volunteer seminars on a state level and has held leadership roles through government-mandated programs. She thoroughly enjoys making a positive impact on the world and hopes to accomplish even more with the Give An Hour team.
In her free time, she searches for ways to better her community and likes to paint, read, go on nature walks and spend time with her family.

Her career began as a Health Advisor, working in Corporate Wellness. Sarah then began working in Higher Education, serving as a Health Educator, teaching full time at a Community College teaching at a Private College, and working as a lecturer at a State University. Serving also as a mentor for the Health Promotion club, she helped educate, prepare, and inspire upcoming students who will be entering the Health Education field.
In her spare time, Sarah loves hanging out with her 3 children, traveling, decorating, and speaking to different audiences about the importance of education, stress, and mental health awareness.

In January 2021, she became the Project Coordinator for the Route 91 Heals project. With this new role she provides psycho-education opportunities, co-facilitates Peer Support groups, and uses her own experience with mass shootings to help support the Route 91 Heals team to expand and grow.
She enjoys doing anything outside and loves to show her daughter the beauty of the outdoors

She also spent 15 years as a Center Director and Senior Program Director for the YMCA and Girls Inc., running school-age child care programs and other recreational and educational programs for children and families. She has a Masters of Public Administration from CSU, Northridge.
Shane is a proud 4th generation Californian! She has two nieces and loves to camp and travel with them. She also loves living in Ventura and walking by the beach as often as possible.

Michael comes with decades of experience in customer service, sales & marketing, supervision & training, communication & compliance, and staffing & recruiting. Working mostly in retail corporations and facilities, he also learned from his years in the staffing industry, and briefer ventures into home-based insurance and sales businesses. Michael had worked with the public in many settings such as vendor booths, and as event staff in outdoor events, and as a volunteer in faith-based ministries.
Michael was born and raised, and attended Community Colleges in Los Angeles County, but now resides in Ventura County, California with his family, and enjoys the opportunities that life brings in a Coastal California lifestyle.

Ashley’s passion for her work is fueled by her personal family experience. Her first-hand experience with how addiction affected her family gives her the ability to champion change for families and communities that are feeling the devastating effects of our Nations’ Opioid crisis. Her unique perspective on the opioid crisis primes her to be a force for change in our communities both in the public and private sectors.
Ashley is currently the Overdose Prevention Program Manager for Give an Hour. She serves as a member of the Rx and Heroin workgroup in Ventura County. Ashley has also been a presenter at the National Rx and Heroin abuse summit.

Prior to joining Give an Hour, Nina’s background has included a variety of clinical and social administration settings where she has provided both direct counseling as well as program management services to a variety of populations, including women, children, and families. Much to her delight, Nina’s career has always allowed her to work extensively with a range of pro-bono professionals and volunteers, who, Nina knows, are the true heart of our communities.
Nina received her Bachelor of Arts from Muhlenberg College and her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Nina lives in the DC area where she is surrounded by the joy and chaos of her three children.

Nickie grew up in Montana and attended college at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio for her undergrad and later her MBA. After graduating and receiving her commission in the Army, she served as a finance officer for nearly nine years.
After the Army, she became a government service employee and worked as the Executive Officer to the Garrison Commander for both Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Nickie lives outside of Kansas City with her husband and children.

Originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, Fabian has a B.A. from the University of Lynchburg and a Master of Music from the University of Maryland. She has blended her knowledge of music with a career in various administrative coordinator positions, having served as executive coordinator in Creative Development for Walt Disney’s World On Ice, and as a Special Education in Music instructor. With a strong interest in the medical field, Fabian was later in office management for a medical practice in Washington, DC. Her years of working in the area of health and wellness led to her desire to be a part of Give an Hour.
Fabian enjoys spending time with family, friends and their dogs, choral singing and going to performing arts productions, and taking lots of walks with my all-knowing Australian Cattle Dog, Molly.

With a Bachelors’s degree in Music Performance, Rebekah is currently enrolled in the University of West London Online where she is studying for a post-graduate certificate in Music Therapy. An avid musician and songwriter, Rebekah spends her free time teaching piano as part of a virtual teaching academy and writing with a songwriting team for sync placement opportunities in TV, Film, and Advertising.
The Give an Hour Board of Directors


Previously, Mr. Byrne served as VA’s General Counsel, leading VA’s nationwide team of nearly 800 attorneys, paralegals, and staff who support VA’s mission and priorities by providing sound legal expertise, representation, and, as needed, critical problem-solving skills and risk-management advice to the Secretary and other senior VA leaders.
Before arriving at VA, Mr. Byrne served as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he was also the company’s lead cyber and counterintelligence attorney. He served for several years on the board of directors for Pacific Architects and Engineers. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Byrne served in the career Federal Senior Executive Service as Deputy Special Counsel with the Office of the United States Special Counsel, and as both the General Counsel and Assistant Inspector General for Investigations with the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.
Soon after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Mr. Byrne was recalled to active duty for 18 months with the U.S. Marine Corps in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel James Byrne was assigned as the Officer-in- charge of the Marine Liaison Office at the then-National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Mr. Byrne led teams of Marines in DC-metro-area military hospitals and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, that were responsible for supporting injured and deceased Marines, Sailors, and their families.
Mr. Byrne has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, including service as a forward deployed Marine Corps Infantry Officer and a U.S. Department of Justice international narcotics prosecutor. Mr. Byrne’s professional honors include several DOJ awards and The Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator’s Award for Exceptional Service. He is also a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism and several military decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal.
Volunteering in his community, Mr. Byrne has extensive experience on several non-profit and advisory boards. Until August 2017, Mr. Byrne’s most recent professional engagements included service on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Board and the International Association of Privacy Professionals Board of Directors. For ten years, Mr. Byrne volunteered on the Executive Board of Give an Hour, a non- profit organization that has developed national networks of volunteer professionals capable of providing complimentary and confidential mental health services in response to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society, beginning with the mental health needs of post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families.
Mr. Byrne is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received an engineering degree and, ultimately, held the top leadership position of Brigade Commander. Mr. Byrne later earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, and started his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Malcolm J. Howard, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina.

Sean also acts as the WPP Team Lead for the U.S. Navy business and regularly meets with senior Navy personnel to advise them on non-traditional marketing programs to further define the Navy brand and ultimately drive to the Navy’s annual recruiting mission.
Sean has worked across the marketing spectrum from small digital agencies to global digital, CRM, and traditional agencies and networks.

He was born in La Habana, Cuba and emigrated to the US in 1960. Puente received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He has taught at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) since 1981 and prior to that at St. George’s University School of Medicine. His primary teaching activities include Brain and Behavior, Clinical Neuropsychology and History of Psychology. Puente is founding director of UNCW’s Centro Hispano and his research focuses on the interface between culture and neuropsychology. Puente founded and edited the journals Neuropsychology Review and Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice as well as a neuropsychology book series.
Puente also maintains a private practice in clinical neuropsychology is the founder and co-director of mental health services at the Cape Fear Clinic, a bilingual multi-disciplinary health center serving the indigent. He received the APA’s Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice in 2011.
Puente has also served as president of the N.C. Psychological Association, N.C. Psychological Foundation, the Hispanic Neuropsychological Association, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40 of APA) as well as President of the American Psychological Association.

Ed was born and raised in New York City, starting his educational career at Pennsylvania State University, where he was a member of the Skull & Bones Honor Society and Chairman of the Student Judiciary Board. He continued his education at the School of Law at Washington and Lee University, where he earned his law degree, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif. In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, he was also President of the Law School Student Body. After graduating from law school, Ed clerked for the Honorable John Minor Wisdom, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, La. Ed led the opening of the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a 700 person international AM LAW 100 law firm with offices in California (7), New York, Illinois, Washington D.C., London, Brussels, Shanghai, Beijing, and Seoul. Mr. Schiff served as the Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office for its first ten years. Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin, Ed was a partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld in its Washington, D.C. office and then, after leaving that firm, was Managing Partner for the D.C. office of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, a Philadelphia-based law firm. Mr. Schiff is a frequent guest speaker and panelist on finance structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and negotiating strategies.

In addition to working on internal programs, Pam is continually active with the military community. She has utilized her financial background to construct programs that educate military families on their current and future financial stability. She regularly presents to military audiences around the world, with more than 52,000 Service members directly benefiting from her knowledge and expertise in the financial arena. Her personal desire is to enhance the quality of life for all men and women that serve.
Pam is a nationally recognized expert on military personal finance, having authored several articles pertaining to financial successes for military members and appearing on MSNBC to discuss identity theft issues. She is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, Certified Credit Report Reviewer (CCRR), and an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC). She is a recipient of the prestigious Dr. Mary Walker Award, the highest honor given to military spouses for their support and service, and has been inducted as an honorary SGM at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Pam has also received the Citation for Exceptional Service in support of National Defense from AUSA Headquarters.
In her spare time, Pam enjoys running or taking a motorcycle ride through the beautiful scenery of Mid-Missouri and spending time with her husband, John, and two kids, Trece and Erin.

Prior to joining Bechtel in 2011, Rob had a distinguished 21-year career in the United States Marine Corps. Rob graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He is also a certified Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute and served as a Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow (Executive Fellowship) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Rob has also received numerous honors and awards including the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star medals. Rob volunteers to help transitioning veterans find apprenticeships in the construction field.
Rob currently lives in Houston, TX with his wife Gabriela and together they have four children.

Successfully launching and managing for-profit businesses, and non-profit organizations of $10M – $1B+ P&L, in the US, Europe, and Latin America. She brings 20 years of experience as a strategic & operational leader with a demonstrated track record of building successful products and high caliber teams. Patricia is a lifelong learner. A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, ability to scale businesses, and great passion for mission-driven organizations.
In 2022, she believes we will see a larger focus on ensuring quality mental health care reaches all populations in need, with greater emphasis on access and cost-effectiveness. Now is a good time to expand GAH’s program portfolio, reach, and social impact.

During his career as an officer in the Air Force Medical Corp, Ross provided Command level leadership, policy development, and disaster intervention. Ross has served as Medical Commander in the 1st Special Operations Wing, additionally, he created the 27th Special Operations Wing Clinical and Operational Psych Support Program and was the first-ever Air Force Social Worker selected for both the elite Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training and the Special Operations Combat Rescue Officer Selection Cadre. Overseeing screening and selection of elite operators to rescue US service members stranded behind enemy lines.
As a member of the Surgeon General’s staff for the largest Major Command, Ross was responsible for all mental health services for 13 Bases. Concerned with the rising suicide rate within the Air Force, Ross assembled a task force to develop policy and protocol for the command to care for suicidal and other high-risk service members and their families. This policy mandated close coordination with the base mental health clinic, civilian medical resources, and the supervisor and Commander of the service member. This policy and protocol were then adopted as the standard of care for the entire Air Force in managing high-risk service members.
Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology with a Major in Special Education from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. After joining the Air Force, he continued his education with Graduate Level Senior Professional Education at the Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. Ross retired from active duty in 2016. He is the proud father of two daughters.

At Duke, she is the recipient of the Helen F. Ladd Fellowship in Education Policy and the founder and President of the Sanford Urban Policy Club. Alena graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in International and Area studies and Educational Studies. While in college, she served on the Missouri Charter Public School Board, tutored elementary school students, and taught at the Washington University Nursery School.
Partners
Our Generous Funders
- Aetna Foundation
- Alexion Charitable Foundation
- Antonio Puente
- California Community Foundation
- Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
- County of Ventura
- District of Columbia Office of Victim Services
and Justice Grants - Douglas Wolfire
- Everytown for Gun Safety
- Fred Knowles
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- James Byrne
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Major League Baseball Players Trust
- Marion County, IN
- Joseph Sifer
- Laurie Oseran
- Madwolf Technologies
- Major League Baseball
- Major League Baseball Players Trust
- Marion County, IN
- Nicholas Mindicino
- Mr. and Mrs. Chris Stapleton Outlaw State of Kind Fund
of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Patricia Bowditch
- Paychex
- Sean Howard
- Sheppard Mullin
- Richter & Hampton
- Stanley R. Levin Fund
- The Rosendin Foundation
- The Scoob Trust Foundation
- Tresemer Foundation
- umttr
- University of Phoenix
- Ventura County Community Foundation
- Veterans United Foundation
- The Wasily Family Foundation
Pro Bono Supporters
- MadWolf Tech
- Sheppard Mullin
Financials and Documentation
Give an Hour operates in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and maintains standards in specific areas through related policies and guidelines. We believe it is vital to the success of our organization that we conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity in all of our everyday actions on behalf of Give an Hour.
- Annual Report
- Audited Financial Statements
- Code of Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Document Retention and Destruction Policy
- Whistle Blower Policy
- Donor Privacy Policy
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Fiscal year 2017 990
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Fiscal year 2018 990
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Fiscal year 2019 990
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Fiscal year 2019 Audit
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Fiscal year 2020 Audit
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Fiscal year 2021 Audit and 990
Our Commitment to Our Donors
We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
This policy applies to all information received by Give an Hour, both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes the Give an Hour website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.
To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
Ways to Donate
Give an Hour
P.O. Box 5918
Bethesda, MD 20824
Currently, our volunteer providers donate free, easily accessible confidential counseling to the military community and to survivors of natural disasters and man-made traumas. We can respond quickly to many who do not have access to help. Your donations help us reach those in need.
Give an Hour is a registered nonprofit with Amazon Smiles. Amazon donates a portion of your total to Give an Hour at no extra cost to you when you designate us as your charity of choice.
Give an Hour participates in the Combined Federal Campaign under listing #65498: “Military Families Receive Free Mental Health Care – Give an Hour.” If you work for the federal government, this is an easy way for you to support GAH. Your tax-deductible donation will go directly to our services for military families.
Give an Hour® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation; all donations to Give an Hour are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID is 61-1493378. Our Maryland State registration number for charitable organizations is 18488.