Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to END the veteran suicide epidemic. VETS was founded by Amber and Marcus Capone after Marcus, a 13-year Navy SEAL veteran, found healing from symptoms of PTSD and TBI in psychedelic-assisted therapies. Since 2019, VETS has provided grants for hundreds of U.S. Special Forces veterans to receive psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment outside the U.S., as well as preparation and integration coaching. VETS believes that psychedelic therapy can lay the foundation for further healing. This “foundational healing” enables continued progress across a range of therapeutic modalities, and is supported by a robust coaching program, providing a holistic treatment solution for veterans.
After serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL for 13 years with multiple combat deployments, Marcus Capone was diagnosed with PTSD. He tried multiple treatments without success. At a loss, Marcus' wife Amber chose not to give up and brought Marcus to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Marcus traveled to a reputable independent clinic outside of the U.S. to receive treatment with ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. The treatment worked, and Marcus and Amber co-founded VETS to help other combat veterans.
VETS provides resources, research, and advocacy for U.S. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies for TBI, PTSD, addiction, and other health conditions. Join VETS' mission to END the veteran suicide epidemic by accessing the most advanced healthcare options for our veterans.
After stepping away from the Navy in 1985 to pursue civilian life, Don soon realized that the challenges, camaraderie, and sense of purpose within the SEAL Teams were irreplaceable. He returned to the Naval Special Warfare Community in 1988, sharpening his skills at the Defense Language Institute for Spanish before joining SEAL Team FOUR. His deployments took him across the globe, including missions in the Persian Gulf and Panama, where he served with Naval Special Warfare Unit EIGHT.
