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Operation Soul Rescue is where your healing begins.
First There Foundation offers a sacred plant medicine (psychedelics) that research suggests may have antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, indicating its potential success in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse disorders.
First There Foundation offers a sacred psychedelic plant medicine experience designed to reach the deep-rooted wounds of Veterans, Combat Controllers, and First Responders. Backed by research, this medicine may have antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, showing promise in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Our commitment lies in fostering profound positive change in individuals, often life-saving in nature. A healthy soul is critical! We believe that overlooking this aspect diminishes the impact of physical and mental treatment regardless of the efforts by other organizations, individuals, or programs.
Beyond Misconceptions: A Clear Look at Plant Medicine
Plant medicine, often referred to as psychedelics, has historically been misunderstood, stigmatized, and, at times, misused. Much of this perception stems from fear, regulatory barriers, and a longstanding reliance on conventional pharmaceutical approaches. Today, however, a growing body of scientific and clinical research is examining the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies in addressing complex mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and substance use disorders. At the federal level, increased attention and regulatory review by agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration signal a broader shift toward evaluating these therapies within a structured, evidence-based framework.
If you or someone you love has experienced depression, PTSD, trauma, or chemical dependency, you understand how deeply painful and challenging these struggles can be. Some argue that belief in God should exclude the use of plant medicine. Yet, Western medicine, though man-made, synthetic, and often accompanied by significant side effects, is widely accepted without question simply because it’s prescribed by doctors.
Plant medicine, on the other hand, is natural. If God created the earth and its resources, isn’t it possible He also provided these tools for healing? God works in mysterious ways. For some, plant medicine has become a path toward deeper healing and reconnection with Him. If you knew someone who was on the brink of suicide, out of options, and failed by every “approved method,” wouldn’t you want them to try something that could offer healing and hope? I’ve lost friends to suicide & I know people who’ve lost family members. Wouldn’t any of us do anything—anything under the sun—to have them back?
Any substance can be harmful when abused. We are complex beings, and healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. There is room for different paths.
Numerous programs and organizations offer temporary aid that might last a few days to weeks or perhaps a year. While this aid generates headlines and followers and offers temporary relief, it fails to address the deeper issue. If the soul remains injured, individuals inevitably return to emptiness and might spiral into darker depths.
-E.Lionheart
Contact us today to explore how we can assist you on your recovery journey.
BECOME A TEAMMATE
This wouldn’t be possible without your support.
The US Veteran suicide rate is growing out of control; over twenty-two veterans tragically lose their lives every day. This is YOUR TIME to take action, become a supporter, and have a deep impact on America’s Veterans and First Responders.
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION NOW
• A $6000 donation sponsors a Veteran or First Responder’s full participation in a First There Signature Soul-Rescue Plant Medicine Retreat.
• A $47,000 donation supports a retreat that allows for eight individuals to experience life-saving transformation.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
If you or someone you love is ready to reclaim your mental health and step away from what’s been keeping you stuck, we invite you to begin confidentially. This is not about short-term relief or surface-level change.
Operation Soul Rescue helps you take an active part in your own healing.
Your inquiry is confidential.
