In November of 2019, Home Base Southwest Florida (SWFL) formally announced its expansion and clinical partnership with Lee Health, the largest healthcare system in Southwest Florida, to offer mental health services for Veterans and Military Families who call the five-county region home—at no cost. Although COVID-19 hit shortly after the start of the new partnership,
Although the ability to hold events has been hamstrung by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past eight months, the Home Base Southwest Florida team partnered with the Massachusetts General Hospital Infectious Disease Department and carefully followed Florida State guidelines to safely hold an in-person event for Veterans, Service Members, and Families at the Shy Wolf
Dear Friends of Home Base, Each year on November 11th, we pause to observe Veterans Day and honor all those who served our Nation and what we stand for. To our Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families: all of you made a difference when it counted, and I consider myself privileged to be one of
Home Base SWFL is responding to the needs of local veterans facing increased levels of post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and co-ocurring substance use as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking community support for training clinicians on evidence-based trauma therapies. The COVID-19 pandemic creates a “perfect storm” that threatens the mental health of many
Coleman and Christin Plummer’s love story began in high school in Naples. When Coleman enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduation, their love grew stronger and she followed him to California where he was stationed after basic training. They married at just 19 years old. Now 35, together the couple has endured the many difficulties
Despite the global coronavirus pandemic dramatically impacting all of our lives, it didn’t stop members of Kensington Golf & Country Club in Naples from continuing their longstanding, generous support of local Veterans’ health and wellness – support that is critical now more than ever. For the last eight years, Kensington Golf & Country Club has
Bonita Springs resident, Veteran, and retired oil company executive, Captain Robert (Bob) Cameron, is passionate about helping Veterans and supporting the Home Base mission. His son Rob was a Naval Officer on Nuclear Submarines. Many of Bob’s friends are Veterans. Ensuring military families have what they need for optimal health and wellness drives him in his
Memorial Day is one of the United States’ most poignant federal holidays. It’s a day to remember and honor those who have lost their lives in military service. Please join the Home Base SWFL family in remembering and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day, with a Memorial Day message from our Honorary Director General (USA ret.) Fred Franks.
More than 100,000 Veterans reside in Southwest Florida, yet many former Service Members across the state are lacking access to needed mental health services. Today, a new collaboration aims to increase the availability of mental health services to South West Florida veterans and their families. Home Base Southwest Florida (SWFL), a Red Sox Foundation and
On Sunday, November 10, 2019, the generous community at Quail Creek Golf Club in Naples, Florida hosted their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Fun Sunday Charity Golf Event, benefiting Home Base Southwest Florida. This year’s event raised $77,800 for Home Base Southwest Florida through registration fees, sponsorships, a silent and live auction and donations. The event