💙 Give an Hour Referral
Free mental health counseling for veterans, first responders, and military personnel — through our partnership with Give an Hour.
Who this is for: Members who need more than peer support but are not in active crisis. For active crisis, follow the Crisis Response Protocol first.
How to Submit a Referral
Send the member to giveanhour.org/contactus
Have them choose: Individual → I Need Help → Clinical Support → Individual counseling
They fill out contact and demographic information. No insurance required — completely free to the recipient.
Record the referral in Member Notes with date, member handle, and that a Give an Hour referral was made.
What the Member Will See
When the member goes to giveanhour.org/contactus, they will see a short form. Here is exactly what to select:
Question 1 — I am…
Question 2 — What are you looking for?
Question 3 — I’m interested in…
About Give an Hour
Give an Hour connects veterans, first responders, and military personnel with licensed mental health providers who volunteer their time. FOG is a certified partner organization. Services are completely free to recipients — no insurance, no copay, no cost.
Questions? Contact the team at help@forwardoperatorsgroup.com