A path back to wholeness for Veterans and their families. The Aya Mission, an IRS-certified 501(c)(3) veteran harm reduction nonprofit, provides peer support, preparation coaching, and integration services for veterans pursuing entheogenic healing.
The Aya Mission supports Veterans on the path to healing and wholeness. Through ceremony, community, and connection, we help Veterans work through the invisible wounds of service — trauma, isolation, and the weight that too often leads to suicide. We walk alongside Veterans as they prepare for this journey, connect them with trusted partners in the Arizona desert, and welcome them into our Peer Support Group, where healing continues long after ceremony ends.
Veterans are 5x more likely to experience major depression — and 50% of veterans with PTSD never seek treatment. Veterans deserve access to every effective healing option available. That's why help can't wait.
110 Veterans have completed our program and are improving their lives. At the 3-month follow-up, moderate-or-greater anxiety dropped from 64% to 0% of participants, and moderate-or-greater depression fell from 50% to 22%.
Measured with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 clinical assessments, pre-ceremony vs. 3-month post-ceremony.
"...The Aya Mission opened doors for me so that I could unpack all the trauma from combat."
— SGT Michael Telles
"...I felt the weight of the world leaving my shoulders. Although the pain still lingers, I am hopeful for the future."
— SSG Ulises Lopez
"...I feel that I can love my family more deeply. I feel like a new man."
— SGT Andrew "Doc" Lunsford
One continuous arc of care — never a single weekend.
Virtual therapy, peer coaching, and preparation in the months ahead — you'll know your cohort before you arrive.
Grounding therapy, yoga, group coaching, meals, and peer support surrounding independently held ceremonies.
Integration sessions, follow-up, and ongoing cohort meetings — healing grows in the support that surrounds it.
Honest, evidence-based education about entheogenic healing: benefits, risks, and how to prepare.
Learn MoreVeterans, families, caregivers, and survivors — learn how the program works and apply for support.
Apply for SupportReal stories of lasting relief — testimonials, podcast conversations, and measured outcomes.
Veteran VoicesLive availability — applications reviewed by our team.
See upcoming ceremony weekends and begin your application on our secure intake portal.
Open the Application PortalContributions to The Aya Mission fund preparation coaching and integration support, cover veterans' travel and meals at ceremony weekends, and build the research base that expands access to healing. We fundraise with Zeffy, so 100% of your donation goes to the mission.
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