The Gavin Farrell Foundation seeks to increase access to life-saving treatment by

  • Disseminating information about evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for PTSD and their effectiveness to the general population, including individuals coping with PTSD, especially family members of young adults and youth (ages 14-24) impacted by PTSD.

  • Increasing the number of licensed clinicians who are trained to deliver EBTs.

  • Increasing the likelihood that mental health clinicians and other professionals will suggest EBTs for PTSD for clients suffering from PTSD.

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OUR OBJECTIVES

  • Increase the number of licensed clinicians who can confidently and competently deliver EBTs for PTSD to their adults and youth with post-traumatic stress disorder. 

  • Increase the number of mental health clinics, treatment programs, and other community health settings that can provide these treatments. One particular focus of the work is on increasing the number of providers who serve higher-learning institutions.

  • Increase awareness the effectiveness of EBTs for PTSD amongst providers, clients, and their families.

  • In 2027, our objective is to continue to expand our work with institutions of higher learning and community-based mental health providers working with populations aged 14-24.

 

OUR STRATEGIES

The Gavin Farrell Foundation:

  • Subsidizes low-cost, intensive trainings in EBTs for PTSD to licensed mental health clinicians, psychiatry residents, and students pursuing graduate training in mental health disciplines.

  • Through intensive trainings, supports clinicians to develop confidence and competence in delivering EBTs for PTSD to patients of all ages.

  • Partners with institutions of higher education including NYU Silver School of Social Work and the STRONG STAR Training Initiative at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to offer trainings.