https://www.veteransofwar.org/faq daily 0.75 2020-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562899426859-TF10ZEOJSF4AF6FNSTHS/IquitosNight.jpg FAQ https://www.veteransofwar.org/privacy daily 0.75 2020-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562899907315-CCEMUH2S6P3WSK569K1A/shutterstock_556737442.jpg Privacy Policy https://www.veteransofwar.org/research daily 0.75 2021-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562927461717-N4EATO2MJEZC01Q0XA20/shutterstock_1138754099.jpg Research Articles https://www.veteransofwar.org/contact daily 0.75 2020-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562702493852-H5RKIQZF0EFVEEU3P3C3/shutterstock_787271794.jpg Contact Us https://www.veteransofwar.org/vision daily 0.75 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562615373774-S1Q9ID0CZL7JZYQM0K2B/shutterstock_1131880895.jpg Our Vision Ayahuasca tea has been in use as a sacred medicine in the Amazon basin by indigenous cultures for millennia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1564255726767-T4W5ZT9KUYT38IW4K5S8/shutterstock_625863398.jpg Our Vision https://www.veteransofwar.org/home daily 1.0 2024-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562700108172-KC6WPL73EKHYMWHYNC6V/shutterstock_1356309812.jpg Home - Support our team as an Ambassador We can’t do this alone! Learn about what we do and help us by supporting veterans in crisis as they work to meaningfully return home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1564255312644-0TXOOE6OPY6YW1JT9569/shutterstock_754745797.jpg Home - You are not alone At Veterans of War, we don’t want you to simply exist, but instead to THRIVE! Apply to join a team of your peers on a quest for healing! Let’s recover in community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620743112734-MGOO4MZWHPD28TPRJY4O/shutterstock_1708088074.jpg Home https://www.veteransofwar.org/how daily 0.75 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1562894008891-XTRHCC30E9FJHUNT4V7B/shutterstock_621101915.jpg What We Do https://www.veteransofwar.org/risks daily 0.75 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1563133467147-7QOO3CRVTENP3R2I0NK7/shutterstock_1071658175.jpg Risks and Disclaimer https://www.veteransofwar.org/alpha daily 0.75 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/359cdeb7-b61b-4bde-bf2f-0931967dbc54/20210724_141422.jpg Fireteam Alpha - Fireteam Member - Ted John “I would recommend this experience to another veteran in need. The overall experience has been helpful in dealing with PTS and Moral Injury. A small shift in perspective can go a long way toward changing one's life.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745919720-TVWEJ7P2EMQBWMIKEPNO/Soltara+Maloka.jpg Fireteam Alpha The sacred maloka at Soltara Healing Center. Inside those doors and deep into the July night, Fireteam Alpha’s challenge begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/f20be685-11a1-4a70-9345-d7338a791851/20210718_114751.jpg Fireteam Alpha - Make it stand out Fireteam Alpha - July 18th, 2021, San Jose, Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745866620-4NN67UM7EFNCJNKU19IU/Soltara+View.jpg Fireteam Alpha The view from a balcony at Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1584913070440-70CUTZLIKE7YSUGE9E8S/shutterstock_523118917.jpg Fireteam Alpha We are a team. Everything from meals, coaching, excursions, and ceremonies are all accomplished together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745748092-295XX5P54614NUE6PRMS/Soltara+Compound.jpg Fireteam Alpha Inside the Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica where Fireteam Alpha will call home for an 8 day, intensive healing workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/537262e0-463a-4fec-bb92-5a56b2f17bc9/20210724_141432.jpg Fireteam Alpha - Fireteam Leader - Noble Whisenant “This experience has both cleansed and awoken my mind, and I look forward to continuing the journey that I’ve begun with VoW. Even though everyone has a unique experience with the medicine, I feel that any veteran, or any person for that matter, would also benefit from its healing properties.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/b79bfa2c-7d6b-413b-ac52-abf515ca0bb4/20210724_141410.jpg Fireteam Alpha - Fireteam Member - Carlos Garcia “As a psychologist and as a past patient of so many other forms of treatment, I would highly recommend this type of group-based intervention to fellow veterans. It is hands down the most effective therapy I have ever encountered with the most healing benefits.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/9d4c0d96-be11-42a4-bd44-02b6af33f801/20210724_141456.jpg Fireteam Alpha - Fireteam member - Jesse chatfield “I already recommend VoW to almost every Vet I encounter that’s in need of help. Many of us have tried EVERYTHING almost, but this approach has been the most beneficial treatment option that I have ever done. I’m am very thankful and grateful to have been a part of this for myself and my brothers and sisters.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1568399631159-J3PB4G712Z1GME3TEJ4J/Ayahuasca-Ceremony-768x448.jpg Fireteam Alpha https://www.veteransofwar.org/media daily 0.75 2021-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586194996637-PNHJLTJ9T3UYH6M4N1CU/Screen+Shot+2020-04-06+at+1.42.44+PM.png Media - episode #48 - Treating ptsd with guided ayahuasca group therapy 4/4/2020 - We spoke with Rubin and Stahn about our programming designed to prevent veteran suicide by directly treating the underlying trauma that leads to it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586836052123-ZIO1F84PPTOYUQJ1Q6CP/SOC.png Media - straight outta combat radio podcast 120 - Veterans of war: changing the narrative and saving lives 4/10/2020 - VoW spoke with John about overcoming trauma, changing the veteran narrative, and the importance of humility, acceptance, and gratitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586282433907-K0Z18WTERXPDT6PU3H8D/Screen+Shot+2020-04-07+at+2.00.19+PM.png Media - Election Board allows proposal to decriminalize psychedelics 2/6/2020 - In support, Wyly Gray says, “psychedelics helped him deal with post-traumatic stress after he returned home from serving in Afghanistan.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586195682045-S2FLJFKTPU25YVK9K7US/1200x630wp.png Media - Interview with psychedelic times: why vets need access to plant medicines 9/27/2019 - Spoke with Wesley about the importance of having a “unit-mentality” and that healing happens in community not in isolation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620746797364-FSSJ1LY9H2I77KEGSPXU/WSJ+Logo.jpg Media - The Future of Everything: COULD GROUP THERAPY GET A BOOST FROM PSYCHEDELICS? Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586279193866-3FPZLW2QGZQ039859MMP/Screen+Shot+2020-04-07+at+1.06.04+PM.png Media - DC Group to Wants to DECRIMINALIZE magic mushrooms, psychedelics 1/13/2020 - VoW explained “this is an opportunity to help other people, to give them a safe and secure outlet if this is the means they want to use to attack their trauma.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586278805692-BNBB4FGPGSCL5M1X98Y1/Screen+Shot+2020-04-07+at+12.59.51+PM.png Media - Vote to DECRIMINALIZE magic mushrooms, other psychedelics for D.c. ballot 2/5/2020 - VoW gives testimony in support of initiative. If it’s supported by voters, the District would join a small number of jurisdictions nationwide that have decriminalized psychedelics. Denver, after a public referendum last year, was the first. Efforts also have succeeded in Oakland, Calif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586836481385-WNY9TXKECOYCVFLRDWWA/Screen+Shot+2020-04-13+at+11.54.24+PM.png Media - Through the Veil podcast episode 022 - Wyly gray with Veterans of war 4/14/2020 - VoW spoke with Alex about perseverance, the nature of trauma, and moving forward with guided psychedelic assisted group therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586282942537-A5IQBEKZQW8NCOSC55TF/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-04-07%2Bat%2B2.02.32%2BPM.jpg Media - Supporters of proposal to decriminalize the use of psychedelics are one step closer to putting the measure on the ballot. 2/7/2020 - Washington, D.C.: Initiative moves to the challenge period in which proponents must gather 25,000 signatures to officially place the measure on the ballot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586195682045-S2FLJFKTPU25YVK9K7US/1200x630wp.png Media - interview with psychedelic times: Stopping veteran suicide with guided ayahuasca group therapy 9/25/2019 - Spoke with Wesley at length regarding motivations forming the basis of VoW’s Fellowship: Education, Preparation, Integration, and Support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1586199230776-LK2JFNAS6RY4THJ7CIEO/shutterstock_761939485.jpg Media https://www.veteransofwar.org/bravo daily 0.75 2022-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745866620-4NN67UM7EFNCJNKU19IU/Soltara+View.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) The view from a balcony at Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745919720-TVWEJ7P2EMQBWMIKEPNO/Soltara+Maloka.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) The sacred maloka at Soltara Healing Center. Inside those doors and deep into the February night, Operation Bravo’s healing journey begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/ee19b27a-03f1-4d63-9fba-d34d643237d1/Bravo+Group.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) - Make it stand out Operation Bravo: March 27, 2022, Playa Blanca, Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1584913070440-70CUTZLIKE7YSUGE9E8S/shutterstock_523118917.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) We are a team. Everything from meals, coaching, excursions, and ceremonies are all accomplished together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/6ca3a28c-23d3-492a-92a3-ed1d80593571/Julie.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) - Bravo Member -Julie Hendrickson “The story I used to tell myself was that I need to make things happen, that I have to plan to get anywhere in life. The medicine has shown me that the most important focus for me is staying present to myself and to those with me.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/72729d31-6814-480a-b7d4-c30a6b5b9f23/Itzel.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) - Bravo member - Itzel Barakat “My biggest takeaway from the medicine has been to trust. Have faith in this process and listen to the small still voice as life unfolds from here forward. This path will be full of ebbs and flows. I’m grateful I no longer see myself as this disparaged lost child but as a loving human evolving and growing, stepping out of new caves as the growth process continues.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/daae7f82-4b00-445a-9aea-492799cd66b6/Jill.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) - Bravo Member - Jill Glasenapp “I would absolutely (and HAVE!!) recommend this group based therapy to other veterans. I am SO thankful for the connections, relationships, support and opportunities that this organization has brought into my life. Thank you SO MUCH for allowing me to join this cohort and changing my life forever.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745748092-295XX5P54614NUE6PRMS/Soltara+Compound.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) Inside the Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica where Operation Bravo will call home for a 7 day, intensive healing workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/05bc887b-154a-404e-a31a-d5647a65d439/Deeann.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) - Bravo member - Dee Anne Patterson “I already have recommended VoW to several veteran friends and non-veteran friends. Once I shared my story, people started reaching out to me individually. This program has been life changing, in a very positive, healthy way. I want the same for my veteran friends.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1568399631159-J3PB4G712Z1GME3TEJ4J/Ayahuasca-Ceremony-768x448.jpg Operation Bravo (#herjourney) https://www.veteransofwar.org/charlie daily 0.75 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745748092-295XX5P54614NUE6PRMS/Soltara+Compound.jpg Operation Charlie Inside the Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica where Operation Charlie will call home for a 7 day, intensive healing workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745866620-4NN67UM7EFNCJNKU19IU/Soltara+View.jpg Operation Charlie The view from a balcony at Soltara Healing Center outside San Jose, Costa Rica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1620745919720-TVWEJ7P2EMQBWMIKEPNO/Soltara+Maloka.jpg Operation Charlie The sacred maloka at Soltara Healing Center. Inside those doors and deep into the August night, Operation Charlie’s healing journey begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1584913070440-70CUTZLIKE7YSUGE9E8S/shutterstock_523118917.jpg Operation Charlie We are a team. Everything from meals, coaching, excursions, and ceremonies are all accomplished together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d238ee81a2cb40001bc808e/1568399631159-J3PB4G712Z1GME3TEJ4J/Ayahuasca-Ceremony-768x448.jpg Operation Charlie