As we reflect on 2025, we are humbled by the profound transformation supported by your generosity. Because of your contributions, individuals who had lost hope were able to rediscover peace, strengthen their families, and rebuild their futures. Every scholarship you funded opened a door to healing that many believed would never be accessible to them.

 

Impact Overview

• 10 full scholarships awarded

• 8 individuals continuing intermittent care as needed

• 158 sessions offered at reduced or no cost

 

Understanding the Measurements Used in This Report

 

PHQ-9 — Depression Severity

A 9-question screening tool measuring symptoms such as sadness, loss of interest, sleep difficulties, low energy, and suicidal thoughts. Lower scores reflect improvement, and reductions of 5–10 points are clinically meaningful.

 

GAD-7 — Anxiety Severity

A 7-question scale measuring worry, restlessness, irritability, and physical symptoms of anxiety. Lower scores indicate decreasing anxiety.

 

PCL-5 — PTSD Symptoms

A 20‑item questionnaire assessing symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, and emotional reactivity. A 10‑point reduction indicates significant clinical improvement.

 

WHODAS — Functional Disability

This World Health Organization tool measures how much a mental health condition impacts daily functioning, such as work, relationships, and problem-solving. Lower scores reflect improved functioning.

 

Mood Rating (1–10 Self‑Report)

Patients rate their own mood before or after sessions on a scale of 1–10, with higher numbers reflecting improved mood, hopefulness, and emotional stability.

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PATIENT STORIES OF HEALING

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S.F. — Combat Veteran, PTSD, TBI 

Found calm, improved memory, and renewed leadership capacity.

 

S.F. is a college-educated combat Veteran who resides in Prescott. S.F. has been diagnosed with depression, PTSD, ADHD, and multiple TBIs after being injured while in the service and deployed in the Middle East. S.F. has an ACES score of 6. (Note: ACES = Adverse Childhood Experiences, with 10 being the highest possible score, and 0 being no adverse experiences). S.F. was admitted twice to inpatient mental health and tried therapy with multiple medication trials prior to seeking treatment at WholeMind. S.F. started treatment in November of 2024, and finished session 10 in February of this year.

 

PHQ-9: 14 → 6 → (temporary relapse to 20) → 11 after additional sessions

 

Originally, S.F. presented as scattered, struggling to speak clearly, and experiencing significant cognitive difficulties related to multiple TBIs. Over the course of treatment, he experienced a remarkable reversal of these issues, with greater stress tolerance, clearer thinking, less reactivity, increased compassion, and improved memory and recall. His PTSD, anxiety, and depression have declined steeply. In his last session he shared, “I have been really calm and not getting overwhelmed,” noting reduced pressured speech, reduced agitation, and a renewed capacity to lead in his volunteer work with the VFW. As treatment progressed, he shifted from processing past trauma to focusing on how to live well now and into the future. He is now able to talk about difficult memories without emotional overwhelm, and he continues to grow in his ability to manage stressors and triggers. S.F. attends weekly groups, expresses ongoing gratitude for ketamine treatment, and is preparing to enroll in college to become a social worker.

 

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R.R. — Veteran with Depression & Anxiety 

Significant early improvement in mood; discontinued after session 5.

 

R.R. is a local Veteran, and began receiving treatment in December of 2024, finishing up in January of this year. R.R. has been diagnosed with depression, alcohol use disorder, and anxiety and had tried therapy and multiple medications before seeking ketamine treatment. Though working full-time, R.R. was unable to afford the cost of treatment and was approved for a scholarship.

 

PHQ-9: 13 → 11 

Mood: 3 → 8

 

R.R. showed initial improvement through treatment but found the work of healing challenging. He completed 5 sessions but failed to respond to all communication after that session. Currently, we are unsure of his status, but we leave the door open for continued healing.

 

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J. — Single Mother Healing from Lifelong Anxiety & Abuse 

Reconnected with her emotions, her children, and her sense of self.

 

J. is a single mother with 2 children, resides in Chino Valley, and was referred to ketamine by her therapist of many years, but was unable to afford the treatment. She was approved for a scholarship in January 2025. J. received 10 sessions over the past year, with her most recent booster session in December. J. wrote in her application, “I have been in therapy since I was 16. I continue to struggle with relationships and my fear and anxiety still has a strong hold on me and interferes with my everyday life. I’m tired of feeling it’s never ending. I have gained so much insight and have improved so much but there is something inside me that continues to hold on to old patterns of behavior and thinking that I so badly want to confront and forgive so I can live my life in “Self” and my family can be loved the way they deserve from me. My anxiety and fear come out in anger and I want to heal this and build a healthier life.”

 

GAD-7: 12 → 4 

PHQ-9: 6 → 3

 

J. shared her story in April, describing “Ketamine allowed me to feel ok when I felt sadness, and I could feel all the other emotions again too.” She was finally able to face challenging emotions without feeling overwhelmed, and processed painful memories of both childhood abuse, and domestic violence as a wife and mother. She said, “It wasn’t scary to go there anymore. I could sit with my emotions instead of stuffing them down or dissociating. I feel like I can breathe now.” She was able to stop all her psychiatric meds, a first since she was 16. She found significant healing with her children, to the point her teen son even commented on the change. She has expressed reppeatedly how grateful she is and that she just wishes she had had this opportunity years ago.

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J.J. — Combat Veteran Overcoming Suicidality & Severe Depression 

Found stability, future orientation, and freedom from suicidal thoughts.

 

J.J. is a college-educated combat Veteran residing in Ash Fork. J.J. sought treatment as he was struggling with depression, severe PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, and recently found out he was going to be a father. J.J. has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with previous suicide attempts and three inpatient psychiatric admissions.  J.J. had participated in therapy, including CBT, and tried medications which he reported made him feel worse. J.J. was referred by his therapist and started treatment in February, finishing the first 6 sessions in April of this year. He continues to return for booster sessions as needed, with one in May, one in November, and another scheduled this month.

 

PHQ-9: 25 → 11 → 10 

PCL-5: 41 → 17 

WHODAS: 95 → 86

 

J.J. experienced significant relief from ketamine, sharing he was able to return to work and complete home repairs and new projects. J.J. proposed to his fiancée during treatment, a big step for him and his family. He reported relief from thoughts of suicide and being able to better manage stress and conflict. As treatment progressed, he became future oriented, focusing on optimizing his work/life balance and his family’s needs. Unfortunately, J.J. is currently facing significant adversity due to some legal and family issues which have led to a return of his depression. Despite the current situation, we are providing supportive care and helping him navigate these new challenges. He has faced difficult life circumstances without also experiencing thoughts of suicide which is a major win.

 

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C.F. — Single Mom, Severe PTSD, TRD, Eating Disorder 

From lifelong trauma and dissociation to lightness, stability, and hope.

 

C.F. is a college educated, single mom with two children, working full time and residing in Prescott. She and another single mom share a single wide mobile home, with 7 of them housed altogether. C.F. has been diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, an eating disorder, ADD, and Treatment Resistant Depression. C.F. used her tax return to start ketamine treatment, and then applied for a scholarship to continue. Her ACES score is 8 reflecting the childhood abuse, followed by years in foster care, she survived as a child. C.F. was also the victim of domestic violence as an adult, leading to her becoming a single mom. She had tried over 30 years of therapy and found it “pointless.” She had been on over 13 different medications over the years. C.F. started treatment in February and continues currently once a month as maintenance.

 

GAD-7: 9 → 2 

PHQ-9: 16 → 5 

PCL-5: 51 → 21

 

C.F.’s change in scores is particularly remarkable as she has dissociated most of her traumatic memories. She reports feeling “lighter” and at her most recent session reflected she had had “no anxiety” over the past week. C.F. has been successfully navigating challenging teen years with her children, recently took her youngest daughter on a trip out of state, and has begun developing a 5-year plan to transition to employment she enjoys with additional time for her to create sculptures and the art she loves. She is interested in selling her pieces in the future. C.F. has been attending WholeMind groups and talks about “wanting to give back” to the community and others struggling with mental health in her recent sessions.

 

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J.S. — Veteran with PTSD & Anger Struggles 

Initiated treatment after multiple TBIs.

 

J.S. is a Veteran residing in Cordes Lakes and sought ketamine treatment in September of this year as he was struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and anger. J.S. reported multiple TBI’s and had participated in therapy and oral medications without significant effect. He was off medications and seeking alternative treatment. J.S. opted to complete 3 sessions for now and is aware he can continue in the future. He showed improvement during his initial treatments but stopped treatment due to his mother’s health and needing more consistent care. During treatment, J.S. was able to see improvements in his depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms which continue to this day. Although J.S. did not complete standardized assessments, his engagement in treatment reflects meaningful steps toward healing, and he plans to continue treatment when he is able to.

 

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J.L. — New to Prescott, Recovering From Debilitating Depression 

From daily suicidal despair to reconnection, safety, and growth.

 

J.L. initially started ketamine out of state and was able to stop her psychiatric meds as a result. She moved to Prescott in 2025 with her sister and brother-in-law. After moving, she began experiencing debilitating depression to the point she couldn’t work, and rarely left home. J.L. used her savings to pay for 6 sessions at WholeMind in September, and then requested a partial scholarship to help her continue treatment. Her treatment continues currently. In her first few sessions she found herself crying over and over that she wanted to die. As treatment continued, she slowly began to lighten, facing memories of childhood abuse, healing, and reconnecting with her sister.

 

PHQ-9: 21 → 13

 

J.L. continues treatment currently. She is also part of the additional coaching services 3x a month, offered by Corey/Same Team Coaching at a discounted rate. She has been attending weekly WholeMind groups and recently in Art Group drew a beautiful seedling plant representing her deepest inner self, healing, and growing.

 

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P.D. — Mother of Four Seeking Stability & Emotional Regulation 

Regained patience, energy, and connection with her children.

 

P.D. is a mother of 4, living in Paulden with her partner. She applied for a scholarship in October as their income for the whole family is $30,000. In her application P.D. wrote, “I did not want to restart meds after over 15 years, but my relationship and family have been almost torn apart. I'm unable to control my anxiety and depression, even with a little relief from herb use. None of the meds I have recently tried seem to be working, and my partner is very fed up with the situation.  I am unable to keep my temper and patience with my children. I would like to be able relax and feel like myself. My body has more inflammation as time passes because of my stress.” P.D. started treatment in November and continues currently.

 

GAD-7: 16 → 6 

PHQ-9: 12 → 4 

Mood: 1 → 7–9

 

In her most recent session, P.D. reports, “I have come a long way.” P.D. went on to talk about how she's more self-aware and taking better care of herself. She's been getting outside and even taking her children on walks with her and they are all feeling better as a result. She also shared she and her children have been connecting with family more, and she started an at-home self-directed art therapy program. P.D. stated, "I feel really good. I feel awake, motivated and inspired." P.D. recently hugged a staff member enthusing, “Thank you for building this clinic and the scholarship! It has helped me so much!”

 

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K.F. — Existential Depression Amid Complex Medical Issues

Found renewed perspective, emotional resilience, and compassion.

 

K.F. originally received a scholarship in 2024 and has continued treatment in 2025 due to existential depression related to complex medical issues. K.F. found ketamine therapy very helpful in shifting his perspective on life, health, aging, and death. Additionally, K.F. has a newfound compassion for humanity which he states he lacked in his younger years. While he continues to struggle with physical health issues, his ongoing ketamine treatment has served to bolster his spirits and allow him a great level of tolerance for the challenges he is currently facing.

 

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LOOKING AHEAD

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In 2026, our goal is to expand our scholarship program, increase access to integration and group support, and reach even more individuals who cannot afford treatment but are deeply in need of healing. Your continued partnership makes this possible. Together, we are building a community where every person—regardless of income—has access to transformation.

 

WITH OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE

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Because of your generosity, these are not just numbers on a page—they are lives profoundly changed. Every scholarship you funded became a doorway for someone who was suffering to access relief, renewal, and possibility. You helped combat veterans reclaim calm and purpose. You helped parents reconnect with their children. You helped survivors of trauma finally breathe again. You helped people who had nearly given up find hope, clarity, and a future they can see themselves living in.

 

Your donations have done more than cover the cost of treatment.

They have restored families, prevented hospitalizations, reduced suicidality, healed long-standing patterns of fear and dissociation, and given people back their sense of self. They have created moments of peace where there was once only pain, and opened paths toward stability, creativity, love, and leadership.

 

Every breakthrough shared in these stories exists because you believed in this work.

Every moment of healing ripples far beyond the individual—to their children, their partners, their communities, and to everyone they will touch as they continue to grow.

 

On behalf of every patient whose life has been brightened, steadied, and transformed, and on behalf of our entire team:

 

Thank you.

Your compassion is changing lives in ways that will continue unfolding for years to come.