Stepping Into Service: A Note from Our New Director of Research
John Clifton, M.D., the new Director of Research at VETS, brings a decade of experience in psychedelic healing and a vision for advancing safe, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapies for veterans. In this welcome message, he shares his reflections on the state of the field, the urgent need for research and policy reform, and his commitment to empowering community-driven learning.
- 8.1.2025
- Blog
Freedom to Heal: What It Means And Why We’re Fighting For It
At VETS, we believe that healing is a right, not a privilege. That’s what we mean by Freedom to Heal. It’s not just a phrase. It’s a promise. And it’s the driving force behind everything we do.
- 7.8.2025
- Blog
A New Hope for Healing: Psilocybin Clinical Trial Now Open to Veterans
Thanks to the recent passage of SB5263, Washington State is developing a robust legal framework for Washington residents over the age of 21 to access psilocybin services. With it comes a clinical trial designed specifically for U.S. veterans.
- 6.13.2025
- Blog
The Inner Work of Being a Dad
VETS’ Director of Men’s Programs, Eric “Moose” Smith, reflects on fatherhood as a living practice of healing. Through the lens of parenting and psychedelic-assisted therapy, Moose explores how his greatest growth has come not from retreats—but from learning to stay present, soften, and love well at home.
- 5.15.2025
- Blog
From Momentum to Movement: Q1 Advocacy Wins & What Comes Next
VETS Legislative Director Logan Davidson recaps Q1 2025's landmark policy wins—from Texas to Georgia—and previews what’s next in the fight for safe, legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans. This momentum is real—and the movement is growing.