Home Base Florida

10/22/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Maddy Wheeler, who has joined our SWFL Wellness team as an intern this semester! 🎉

A senior in Florida Gulf Coast University's Exercise Science program, Maddy is excited to put her passion for wellness and fitness into practice while gaining hands-on experience alongside our Warrior Health and Fitness team.

Want to get moving with Maddy and our wellness team? 💪 Learn more about our Warrior Health and Fitness program here: homebase.org/warriorhealthandfitness

10/20/2026

A story worth sharing! 📺 Thank you WINK News for shining a spotlight on the Copperleaf Charitable Foundation’s commitment to our Veterans and the importance of mental health support in Southwest Florida.

When local communities come together to support those who served, the impact reaches far beyond the golf course. ❤️

Golfers teed off for a good cause Saturday morning at Copperleaf Golf Club's annual Veteran Appreciation Golf Tournament.

10/16/2026

This Throwback Thursday we are looking back at a special day of remembrance, camaraderie and community support at the Copperleaf Charitable Foundation’s annual Veteran Appreciation Golf Tournament. ⛳

The event brought together more than 100 golfers and guests, including 36 Veterans, in our programs to honor those who served and remember the lives lost on 9/11.

Since 2016, the Copperleaf Charitable Foundation has contributed more than $287,500 to support Home Base Florida’s mission of helping Veterans and Military Families heal from the invisible wounds of service. We’re grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to our military community!

Read more about this meaningful tradition: homebase.org/copperleaf-charitable-foundation-brings-community-together-to-honor-veterans-and-remember-9-11/

10/15/2026

🍂 Nothing says fall like a warm bowl of chili! 🍲

Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families are invited to join us for our next SWFL Adventure Series Food Demo as we make Cincinnati chili and enjoy an evening of healthy cooking, good food, and connection with the Home Base community.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 YMCA of Collier, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples, FL 34109

Come hungry and ready to cook! Sign up to join us: 👇
https://hbp.mgb.org/eventReg/advLogin.php?loc=FL&id=462

10/14/2026

Pensacola, we're thinking of you. 💙

Our hearts are with everyone across Northwest Florida as they recover from Hurricane Isaias.

Northwest Florida Home Base Program updates:


- For our clinical patients, Lakeview Center has resumed operations and is open as of today for appointments and services.

- Adventure Series events scheduled for this weekend have been canceled.

- Warrior Health & Fitness training sessions are canceled through the end of this week due to the extended UWF campus closure. We expect to return to our normal training schedule next week.


If you or someone you know needs assistance with storm recovery efforts, please contact United Way of West Florida or dial 211 to connect with community resources and support.

Please stay safe, take care of one another, and know that the entire Home Base Florida team is thinking of you during this recovery process.

10/13/2026

A new chapter for Home Base Florida! 🇺🇸

After more than a decade of leadership, Armando Hernandez has been promoted to Senior Director of National Network Operations & Strategy, where he will continue supporting Florida while helping expand Home Base’s reach into Arizona, Texas and emerging regions.

Larry Whitmore, MSW, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who joined Home Base Florida in 2023, has been promoted to Director of Home Base Florida. He will build on the strong foundation Armando helped establish and lead the continued growth of care and support for Veterans, Service Members and Military Families across the state.

We’re grateful for Armando’s lasting impact on Florida’s military community and look forward to this next chapter under Larry’s leadership as we continue our mission to heal the invisible wounds of service.

Read more about this leadership transition: homebase.org/carrying-the-mission-forward-a-new-leadership-chapter-in-florida/

10/09/2026

🎃👻 SWFL Veterans & Military Families: Join Us for Halloween Bingo Night! 👻🎃

Get ready for a night of fun, connection and a little spooky spirit at our next SWFL Adventure Series event!

🗓️ Friday, October 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 Kleist Health Education Center
👉 Register here: https://hbp.mgb.org/eventReg/advEvent.php?loc=FL&id=464

Bring the whole family for free Halloween Bingo, pizza, spooky snacks and prizes! Kids of all ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged—there’s even a prize for the most creative costume. 🏆

Whether you’re shouting “BINGO!” or just enjoying time together, this is a great opportunity to connect with other Veterans and Military Families.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃🧡

10/09/2026

Resilient Youth is a 6-session educational mind-body course that helps Military-connected children and teens manage their stress more effectively.

10/08/2026

While in Pensacola for the launch of our new Warrior Health & Fitness Program, our Home Base Florida team visited Navy Region Southeast (NAS Pensacola) for a firsthand look at the Chief of Naval Air Training Human Performance Team's space at Training Wing Six.

The visit offered a valuable opportunity to learn about the team's approach to human performance as a holistic discipline – bringing together physical performance, sports medicine, psychology, cognitive performance, recovery, and readiness in an integrated approach to long-term well-being. Thank you to Captain Doug (Cricket) White and the entire team for meeting with us and sharing your vision.

10/06/2026

Strong partnerships lead to stronger care for our Veterans and Military Families. 🇺🇸

Home Base Florida Director Larry Whitmore, MSW, recently provided a Home Base 101 & Military Culture training for clinicians and case managers for our clinical partner, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC).

As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Home Base Florida Clinical Program Manager, Larry brought both his military experience and clinical knowledge to help DLC staff better understand the unique experiences, culture, and needs of the military community they serve.

David Lawrence Centers provides mental health and substance use services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families in Southwest Florida at their onsite Home Base Florida Outpatient Clinic — at no cost to those who serve. The talk took place in their newly opened, state-of-art Diermeier Access and Integrated Care Center where Veterans in our program receive trauma focused therapy, including Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy.

Ongoing training and collaboration help strengthen that shared commitment to providing compassionate, informed care. Thank you to Larry and the entire DLC team for investing in the knowledge and understanding that helps ensure our Veterans and families receive the support they deserve. 💙