About Us
Crusaders for Hope (CFH) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to closing critical gaps in mental health care—especially for military personnel and first responders. Located in Clearwater, Florida our mission is to provide access to groundbreaking treatments, like ketamine infusion therapy, regardless of financial circumstances.
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Ketamine, originally approved for anesthesia in 1970, has emerged as a powerful tool in treating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Since Yale University’s groundbreaking 2000 study, numerous trials have shown that intravenous ketamine offers rapid relief—often within hours or days—with a success rate of 70–75% for those who haven’t responded to traditional treatments.Yet despite its proven effectiveness, ketamine remains off-label for psychiatric use, meaning insurance rarely covers the cost. This leaves many patients without access to potentially life-changing care.
That’s where we step in.
Crusaders for Hope ensures that finances are never a barrier to treatment. We direct donated funds toward covering the cost of ketamine infusions along with other nontraditional therapies for qualified individuals. Mental health challenges have surged globally, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression remains the leading cause of disability and lost productivity worldwide, yet effective treatments are still out of reach for many.
We believe that healing should be accessible to all—especially those who serve and protect our communities. Join us in offering hope, healing, and a future where mental wellness is within everyone’s reach.
Our Mission
As mental illness and suicide rates are escalating, Crusaders for Hope, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is on a mission to help those that lack the financial resources, have failed traditional therapies and still suffer from some form of mental illness, pain or neurological condition leaving them struggling to exist.
Our Vision
​Our mission is to provide hope and support to those facing mental illness, stress, or life challenges that traditional therapies haven’t resolved. We are dedicated to offering accessible, effective solutions—especially for military personnel, first responders, and others who may lack the financial means to access them. Our goal is to provide life-changing resources to those who feel hopeless and have struggled to find success with other treatments.
Our Inspiration
Brent Agin, MD, serves as the inspiration behind Crusaders for Hope. Located in Clearwater, Florida Dr. Agin has over 20 years of medical experience including a decade dedicated to mental health and ketamine infusion therapy. He is a recognized leader in the field with a holistic philosophy centered on what he calls the "5 Pillars of Health": sleep, diet, exercise, nutrition, and hormones. By focusing on the balance of these foundational elements, Dr. Agin emphasizes their profound influence on mental well-being and the path to lasting healing.
We are driven by a powerful mission: to reach those who are unable to afford conventional care and continue to suffer despite traditional mental health treatments. Through CFH, we strive to bring hope, healing, and meaningful change to individuals battling mental health challenges—uplifting not only their lives, but the well-being of the community as a whole.
At Crusaders for Hope, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and fulfilling life, regardless of their mental health challenges. We are committed to empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being, and to providing a safe and inclusive space where everyone can feel comfortable seeking help and support.