Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions

July 03, 2023

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions

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.

Marcus & Amber

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.

VETS looking to the horizon

You can find out more about Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions and keep up with other community events at vetsolutions.org or their social media accounts @veteransolutions.

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