Give an Hour

Blog Post

by guest blogger: Barbara Van Dahlen
2012 was a year of astonishing growth and recognition for Give an Hour. In February we had nearly 6,100 mental health professionals in our network. These providers had collectively given just over 49,600 hours of free counseling and support to...
We Remember 9/11
by Jean Case
Today marks the 11th Anniversary of the day we will never forget — the terrorist attacks of September 11th. As we reflect on the memory of loved ones lost on that day, and support those who survived, we also lift up those who have risen in...
by The Case Foundation
On May 23, the Case Foundation team had the honor of attending Give an Hour’s inaugural gala, “A Celebration of Service.” Nearly seven years ago, Barbara Van Dahlen, President of Give an Hour, created the organization, which provides free mental...
by The Case Foundation
In our journey to Be Fearless and champion a fearless approach to tackling social challenges, the Case Foundation will spotlight leading changemakers across sectors that have embraced fearlessness. Our spotlights will provide personal...
by Guest post: Barbara Van Dahlen
This Veteran’s Day, the Case Foundation is excited to recognize Give an Hour, an innovative organization that harnesses the power of skilled volunteers to provide free mental health services for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families. This...

Spotlight Archive

by Gaby Pham
Whether you're a U.S. service member returning home from a tour of duty with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a young military wife whose four-year-old has had nightmares since her father's deployment to Iraq, a nonprofit organization known...

Video

by Time
When one meets Barbara Van Dahlen, 52, one is drawn to her seemingly boundless energy, focus and magnetism. I was drawn to her because she is a leader in one of our most complex areas: the mental health of our men and women in uniform and their...