Project Triangle

Project Triangle supports legislation that advances ethical, evidence-based research on psychedelic therapies for veterans. We also provide a safe, private space for veterans and family members who are exploring these modalities to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from other veterans within our peer community. As with many non-traditional and Eastern modalities, stigma remains a significant barrier. Project Triangle exists to help remove that barrier and protect the freedom for veterans to pursue a personalized, informed healing journey.

Decades of drug policy have limited access to research, education, and open discussion around entheogens, also known as psychedelics. As laws and research continue to evolve, studies and clinical programs have demonstrated promising physical and mental health outcomes for some individuals when these modalities are approached responsibly, legally, and with proper preparation and support.

Balanced Veterans Network offers foundational learning modules to help veterans understand these natural alternatives at a basic educational level. Members also gain access to a dedicated private discussion space focused specifically on Project Triangle topics. Veterans can join the private online community and search for Project Triangle to engage in peer-led discussion and continued learning.

Strategic Partnership

BVN is an ambassador organization supporting Heroic Hearts Project, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects veterans experiencing military-related trauma with psychedelic-assisted therapy options, including ayahuasca, psilocybin, and ketamine. Heroic Hearts Project prioritizes professional counseling, preparation, and integration support throughout the process.

Due to the high volume of applications, Heroic Hearts Project currently serves veterans of all service types who can trace a significant portion of their trauma to military service, including combat trauma and military sexual trauma (MST).

Why This Work Matters

Balanced Veterans Network is currently the only nonprofit primarily focused on serving conventional forces veterans, who make up approximately 95% of the veteran population. A significant number of these veterans are seeking education and support related to psychedelic-assisted therapies, yet access to resources remains severely limited.

In the veteran psychedelic space, funding is disproportionately allocated. Based on publicly available nonprofit reporting through GuideStar, organizations serving special operations veterans have received more than $3 million in funding, while organizations serving conventional forces veterans have received approximately $150,000. This equates to an estimated $3.14 per special operations veteran compared to $0.01 per conventional forces veteran.

This disparity exists despite conventional forces veterans representing the vast majority of the veteran population. BVN currently receives roughly 3% of the funding allocated to special operations-focused organizations while serving 95% of veterans. This imbalance directly impacts access to education, research, and support, and it is why Project Triangle and BVN advocacy efforts are so critical.

Learn More

We encourage veterans, supporters, and partners to continue learning about current research and policy discussions surrounding psychedelics and mental health. Educational resources are available through our learning modules and community spaces.

This work is grounded in data reflecting the veteran population in the United States,