Veterans & Psychedelics Wellness Summit
About this Event
Join Us at the Veterans & Psychedelics Wellness Summit
Come spend the day with us for an event focused on wellness, healing, and community. Hosted by Carolinas for Care, this summit explores how psychedelic-assisted therapy can support veterans and their families on the path to better mental health.
For many veterans, standard treatments for PTSD, depression, and other mental health conditions don’t bring lasting relief. Too often, veterans and their families are left to research options and find care on their own. That’s why we’re bringing the experts, resources, and community directly to them.
Psychedelic-assisted therapies are showing real promise in clinical research, especially for people who haven’t found relief elsewhere. Momentum is growing nationwide. Federal agencies are speeding up psychedelic research, the FDA is shaping how these treatments are studied, and states like North Carolina are considering legislation to fund clinical research and prepare for safe, responsible access.
The day brings learning, connection, and open conversation about mental health and new approaches to healing, including ketamine therapy, emerging psychedelic-assisted treatments, and alternative wellness options. You’ll hear from clinicians, researchers, and veterans who have walked this path themselves. Whether you’re looking for answers, exploring treatment options, or just curious, there’s something for everyone.
What to Expect
- Resource Booths
- Panels
- Breathwork and Yoga
- Food and Drinks
Special Guests
- Gina Giorgio, MA — Founder & Executive Director of Carolinas for Care
- Dr. Jonathan Leake — Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and co-owner of Dérive Health, specializing in ketamine therapy
- Dr. Tripp Johnson — Emergency Medicine physician and U.S. Army veteran, with RESOLV Proving Ground, which supports Special Operations veterans through wellness and community programs
Organized by , Hosted With
Dérive Health · Team SAPO · Blissful Alchemists · Heroic Hearts Project · RESOLV · Shift Happens
Details
Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines
November 8th | 11am – 5pm | Ticketed and Complimentary Options
Contact [email protected] to discuss sponsorship oppportunities.
Agenda
Event Agenda
Info: Schedule
11:00 AM | Doors Open
Check in, explore community partner booths, and enjoy breathwork on the outdoor stage.
11: 20 AM | Breathwork with Caitlyn, LadyBird Soma
11:45 AM | Welcome & Lunch
Grab lunch and connect with partners and attendees.
12:30 PM | Theater Program
Opening Welcome
Keynote
Psychedelics 101
Veteran & Patient Storytelling Panel with Q&A
Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Care and Access for Veterans Panel with Q&A
Closing Remarks
2:45 PM | Outdoor Wellness & Community
Booths, networking, yoga, and breathwork on the outdoor stage.
3:30pm | Slow movement/yoga with Kat Shuler, CAPS
4:00PM | Breathwork with Caitlyn, LadyBird Soma
5:00 PM | Event Ends
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
