Massachusetts General Hospital

September 2025

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

With over 150,000 Veteran suicides since 2001, Home Base's life-changing, life-saving care is more important than ever. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and provide help. Home Base stands ready to serve Veterans, Service Members, their Families and Families of the Fallen with world class care, all at no out-of-pocket cost.

Services and programming are available at our National Center of Excellence in Charlestown, MA, at Home Base Florida in the Southwest Florida, Tampa, and Pensacola areas, through Home Base Arizona in the Phoenix and greater Southwest area, at our newest location, Home Base Texas, in partnership with Menninger Clinic, and virtually.

If you or a loved one needs support, visit homebase.org/getcare to be connected to our team.

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HOME BASE AROUND THE NATION

Supporting the Whole Family: Home Base Family and Outreach Programs Available Nationwide

At Home Base, we know that when one members serves, the whole family serves. We are proud to offer a variety of Educational Programming to Service Member, Veterans and their families including: Parenting Support, Resiliency and Stress-Management Programs for adults and children, and other Wellness and Outreach programming. All these programs are interactive and available virtually, eliminating barriers to access for Veterans and Families across the Nation.

Click the LEARN MORE button below to get more information about our Educational program and register for upcoming sessions!

September Spotlight: Virtual Open Art Studio
The Virtual Open Art Studio provides a dedicated time and space for creativity and connection with others who understand Military culture.

This is a relaxed, drop-in style studio space, where participants can join for the full session or come and go as needed. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own creative process by making art at their own pace and in their own way. Sessions take place Tuesdays from 9-11 am EST. This offering is open to Veterans, Service Members and their Families (18 years or older). No art experience needed!
REGISTER HERE >

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Specialized Care for Native American Veterans

Native Americans serve in the U.S. Armed Forces at higher rates than any other ethnic group. Yet, the unique needs of Native American Veterans, Service Members and their Families facing challenges with geography, infrastructure and access to specialty care make it exponentially more difficult for those impacted by the invisible wounds.

Native American Veterans, Service Members and their Families are eligible for all Home Base programming and have the option to attend programs specifically tailored for them.

Vietnam and Marine Corps Veteran Joseph Suina, a member of the Cochiti Pueblo, in New Mexico knows firsthand how the physical – and invisible – wounds of war impact daily life. Joseph found hope and healing at Home Base that will change the legacy of his family.

“It was very revealing of some things that I never spoke about. And, having brought it out on the surface and talked about it really took something off of my shoulders that I never did before”.

Central to our mission, Home Base strives to proactively reach communities nationwide through training and capacity building to provide access to care without barrier for Veterans of all eras. What sets Home Base apart is equitable access to world-class care for the entire Military Family because we know that healing takes the whole family.

Click here to see Joseph's story and read more below about Native American Care at Home Base.

Mobile Intensive Clinical Program Returns to San Carlos, AZ in 2026

Home Base Arizona is honored to continue its partnership with the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation to provide life-changing support for Native American Veterans, Service Members, and their Families. We are excited to announce that our Mobile Native American Veteran Intensive Clinical Program (ICP) will return to San Carlos on February 13–20, 2026.

After completing the Native American ICP, 100% of participants “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that…

they felt satisfied with the clinical care
they had confidence and trust in the clinician(s) they met
the help they received made a difference in their life
the care they received has helped them function better
their support person’s involvement contributed to their success

“The Home Base Intensive Clinical Program was truly an answer to a prayer. Home Base should take pride that they found a way to gain the trust of Native Veterans which is not an easy task”.
- Virginia Salazar-Halfmoon, Tribal Veteran Service Officer, Santa Clara Pueblo, Veteran Support Person

The Mobile Intensive Clinical Program is offered at no out-of-pocket cost. To learn more and register, click below or call our toll-free number at 833-865-0500 from 6:00 am to 3:00pm MT.

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Home Base Florida Benefits from Copperleaf Charitable Foundation's Annual Veteran Appreciation Golf Tournament

The Copperleaf Charitable Foundation's Annual Veteran Appreciation Golf Tournament was held in remembrance of the September 11th terrorist attacks and allowed more than 30 Veterans in our programs to play golf with Copperleaf Golf Club members, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and prizes for the top winning teams.

Since 2016, the Copperleaf Charitable Foundation has contributed over $222,500 to Home Base Florida and has supported participants through various golf opportunities.

Many thanks to our partners at WINK News for media coverage of this cornerstone event.

Supporting Texas Veterans & Families: Get Care at Home Base Texas and Menninger Clinic Today!

Free, world-class mental health care services are now available to Texas Veterans, Service Members and their loved ones at The Menninger Clinic. This 12-16 week program provides evidence-based outpatient mental health services for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or depression.

Click below or visit homebase.org/texas to get connected to care.

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NEWS & UPDATES

Home Base Visits Australia to Support Veterans and Families

Home Base continued its global mission of serving Veterans, Service Members and Families by visiting Australia last month. The trip marked an important milestone in Home Base’s regional and international expansion, showcasing both the power of community and the importance of global partnerships in advancing Veteran care.

For the first time, runners from Home Base’s Race to Home Base program participated in the Sydney Marathon, raising more than $80,000 in support of lifesaving care for Veterans and their Families. Additionally, Home Base leadership were invited to meet with government leaders, Veteran stakeholders and community organizations from across the country to discuss shared challenges and opportunities in mental health, brain health and post-traumatic stress care.

Home Base’s international outreach builds on its proven model of regional expansion within the United States and underscores the organization’s commitment to forging global alliances.

RACE FOR HOME BASE

Race for Home Base at the 2026 Tokyo Marathon!

The Race for Home Base program is expanding its international race circuit and heading to the 2026 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 1, 2026! Team members will commit to raise a minimum of $7,500 to support Home Base's mission to heal the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members, their Families, and Families of the Fallen - all at no cost to the patient or family.

Applications are now open. Click below to apply or email race4homebase@mgb.org for more information.

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GET INVOLVED

Upcoming Opportunities to
Support Veterans & Families

The Fall season is one of the busiest at Home Base - and one of the best times to get involved! Check out our Events Calendar to get involved and save the date for our Signature Events:

12th Annual Home Base Golf Outing at Pocasset hosted by LABUR
Please join us at Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, October 20, 2025 to continue this event's dedication to supporting Home Base and the commitment to heal the Invisible Wounds for Veterans, Service Members and their Families. To date, this event has raised more than $611,000 since 2014.

Save a Life November
During Save a Life November, supporters are encouraged to work within their communities to increase awareness and support for Military-connected suicide prevention by participating in key events to raise awareness and funds for our mission. Learn more about Home Base No Shave, Home Base Push Up Challenge, or creating your own fundraiser to support Home Base this November.

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Home Base Arizona Veterans Day Breakfast
Join us this Veterans Day as we honor the brave men and women of the Phoenix area who have served our nation at the 2025 Home Base Arizona Veterans Day Breakfast, chaired by The Honorable Doug Ducey, Brigadier General (Ret.) Jack Hammond, and Wick Pilcher. Tickets and sponsorships are available at the link below.

WCVB Helping Veterans
Heal Televent
Save the date! Tune in to WCVB Channel 5 on November 13th for the annual Helping Veterans Heal televent benefitting Home Base. Hear inspiring stories, see our mission in action, and make a donation to support our work. Click below to see highlights for 2024 and don't forget to tune in this November!

2024 Highlights ›

EVENTS CALENDAR

6
OCT

14th Annual Drive Fore Our Troops Golf Event
Hudson, MA

12
OCT

Race for Home Base: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL

20
OCT

12th Annual Home Base Golf Outing Hosted by LABUR
Pocasset, MA

11
NOV

Home Base Arizona Veterans Day Breakfast
Phoenix, AZ

13
NOV

WCVB Helping Veterans Heal Televent
Boston, MA

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About Home Base
Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. Home Base operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to providing life-saving clinical care and support for the treatment of the invisible wounds to include post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service.

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