$10,000
Send a Veteran on a Healing Journey
Help fund a veteran's Healing Grant, providing access to potentially life-changing psychedelic-assisted therapy and support.
CARRY THE TORCH
FOR VETERAN HEALING
Veterans put their lives on the line for us and our country, but are we doing everything we can to help them recover from the invisible wounds of war? PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other traumas are fueling a suicide epidemic that claims the lives of roughly 20 veterans per day.
At VETS, we know there is a path forward. Veterans are finding healing through psychedelic-assisted therapies, but access remains limited and out of reach.
Your donation helps Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) expand access, support groundbreaking research, and drive policy change—all in pursuit of our mission to END the veteran suicide epidemic.
GIVE TODAY. JOIN US.
East Texas Torchbearer Gathering
Hosted by Representative Cody Harris & Governor Rick Perry in Partnership with VETS
November 13, 2026, 6-8 PM CT
Willow Brook Country Club | Tyler, TX
We're Shining a Light on What Must Change
We Need a New Solution for Veteran Mental Health.
Whether it's during training or deployment, the dangers of military service can inflict lingering wounds that often emerge once a veteran returns home. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and moral injury impact the ability of veterans to lead normal, healthy lives. The challenges of civilian life have led to elevated rates of depression, addiction, and suicide.
Since 9/11, veteran suicide has risen at a staggering rate. It is now the second-leading cause of death for veterans under 45. To address this crisis, we need to explore new treatment options that give our veterans the post-service care they deserve.
20/day
On average, roughly 20 veterans die by suicide every day.
A recent study estimates the number could be as high as 44.
29% of Vets
29% of Global War on Terrorism veterans are
known to suffer from PTSD.
140,000+
Since 2001, there have been
over 140K reported veteran suicide deaths.
VETS Programming Demonstrates Tangible Results
1400+
Over 1,400 veterans have turned to VETS to pursue psychedelic-assisted therapy.
93.2%
93.2% of polled VETS grant recipients feel less depressed after experiencing these groundbreaking treatments.
100%
100% of polled grant recipients recommend VETS programming to fellow veterans.
Torchbearers Lead the Way
A Torchbearer lights the way for others and is steadfast in their commitment to veterans.
They believe the veteran mental health crisis is not a permanent reality — it is a challenge to be met with courage, innovation, and action. By advancing research, expanding access to innovative treatments, and advocating for lasting change, they help build a future where more veterans can heal.
A Torchbearer isn't defined by how they give. They're defined by why they give. Whether you make a meaningful gift, become a Monthly Torchbearer, or host a Torchbearer Gathering, you're helping light the way for veterans and their families.
2022 Torchbearer Award Recipient
Courage in Leadership
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry
Governor Rick Perry understands service from the inside. A U.S. Air Force veteran who went on to serve as Governor of Texas and U.S. Secretary of Energy, he became one of the first public officials in the nation to champion research into psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans.
His early advocacy helped lay the groundwork for Texas HB 1802, which created the state's first government-funded clinical study of psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD. In 2025, he championed SB 2308, which launched the $50 million Texas Ibogaine Initiative, the nation's largest state-funded psychedelic research program.
In 2022, VETS honored Governor Perry with the Torchbearer Award for his visionary leadership. Today, he continues to open doors, challenge stigma, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the veteran community.
Texas House District 8
An East Texas Champion
State Representative Cody Harris
A fifth-generation East Texan, Representative Cody Harris has served House District 8 since 2019, representing Anderson, Cherokee, and Navarro counties and part of Henderson County. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) Program, and today chairs the House Committee on Natural Resources.
For veterans, his signature achievement is the Texas Ibogaine Initiative. In 2025, he authored House Bill 3717 and carried its Senate companion, SB 2308, through the Texas House. Signed into law that June, the initiative commits up to $50 million to FDA-authorized clinical trials of ibogaine, the largest state-funded psychedelic research program in the nation.
"Without the VETS organization and the personal stories of so many veterans, the Texas Ibogaine Initiative would never have gotten off the ground."
Representative Cody Harris
The Impact of Your Gift
Every gift funds a specific, tangible step in a veteran's healing journey — from a single Healing Grant to a coordinated cohort of care. See exactly where your generosity goes.
$20,000
Send a Couple on a Healing Journey
Help fund Healing Grants for veterans and their spouses or partners, providing access to potentially life-changing psychedelic-assisted therapy and the support they need to heal together.
$30,000
Fund Preparation & Integration Coaching for 40 Veterans
Help provide 40 veterans with five one-on-one coaching sessions, offering personalized preparation and integration support throughout their healing journey.
$50,000
Send a Cohort of 5 Veterans on a Healing Journey
Help fund one week of treatment and support for a group of veterans, creating an opportunity for healing that transforms lives, strengthens families, and builds lasting community.
$100,000
Extend Healing to Two Full Cohorts
Fund life-changing care for two cohorts of veterans and extend the impact of healing to their families and communities.
At Any Giving Level
Launch a Matching Campaign
Multiply your impact by matching gifts from your community, inspiring others to give and helping expand access to healing for more veterans.
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Every level of giving moves a veteran closer to healing.
Hear From Texas Veterans
Behind every gift is a veteran whose life it changed. Hear directly from the Texas veterans whose healing journeys were made possible by the VETS community.
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"I would not be here today if it was not for VETS and the donations of others helping to fight veteran suicide and promote healthy and meaningful options to allow veterans to have a healing journey like no other."
Mikey McKim
VETS Healing Grant Recipient
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"It feels like a blackout curtain that was keeping us in darkness and isolation has been removed from our lives, and we are walking together in the warmth of beautiful sunlight, surrounded by our friends in the VETS community."
Brandon Bryan
VETS Healing Grant Recipient
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"I have not had a drink of alcohol in over a year, I no longer have depression and anxiety… and I have a sense of purpose again."
Chris "CT" Thompson
VETS Healing Grant Recipient