- 5.5.2025
- Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Announces 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball to End Veteran Suicide
On November 15, 2025, the 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball returns to the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Hosted by Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), this black-tie gala gathers 600+ guests to honor veteran advocates, raise vital funds for psychedelic-assisted therapies, and advance the mission to end veteran suicide. This year’s Torchbearer Award will recognize filmmakers Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen for their documentary In Waves and War, highlighting the healing journeys of Special Operations veterans.
- 3.24.2025
- News
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival returns: This year’s festival will celebrate husband-and-wife team Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, of San Francisco-based Actual Films.
After a year-long hiatus, the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival returns March 27–30 with powerful, thought-provoking films—from the politicization of climate change in The White House Effect to the transformative healing of veterans in In Waves and War. Honoring acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers and spotlighting stories of resilience, identity, and hope, the festival reclaims its place as a vital voice in the documentary world.
- 3.12.2025
- Press Releases
Press Release: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Leads Legislative Day of Action on March 18, 2025 in Support of Texas Ibogaine Initiative
The Legislative Day of Action aims to educate legislators on the transformative potential of ibogaine-assisted therapy for veterans struggling with OUD, co-occurring SUD, and neurological or mental health conditions, as well as address the critical issue that service members must travel internationally to access these treatments.
- 3.11.2025
- News
Boulder Weekly: BIFF marches on Four picks to make the most of this year’s fest
The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) returns for its 21st year, offering a diverse lineup of films that promise to captivate audiences. This year's festival highlights include The Friend, a heartfelt drama featuring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray; The White House Effect, a gripping archival documentary on climate policy; In Waves and War, an exploration of psychedelic therapy for veterans; and One to One: John & Yoko, a deep dive into John Lennon’s final concert. With over 60 films to discover, BIFF continues to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
- 12.9.2024
- Blog
A Thousand Stories of Hope and Healing: VETS' Journey from Vision to Transformation
The transformation of VETS from one family's healing journey to a leading force in veteran care symbolizes more than just organizational growth—it represents hundreds of lives transformed, families restored, and hope renewed. As we look toward serving our 1,000th grant recipient, we remain committed to our ultimate goal: ensuring that every veteran has access to the healing they deserve.