Kind Conversations About Cannabis
Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance
Delve into the origins and impact of SCVA, exploring how the collective emerged from a desire to provide free cannabis to veterans dealing with PTSD, chronic pain, and other health conditions stemming from their time in service.
Full Episode Coming Soon!
Cannabis, camaraderie, and community healing in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance (SCVA) was founded by U.S. military veterans with a mission to help fellow veterans heal through medical cannabis, while fostering a strong sense of community. Through the Veterans Compassion Program, SCVA distributes cannabis to veterans, acknowledging the gap in traditional healthcare options and addressing the stigma often attached to alternative therapies like plant-based medicine.
Viewers will hear from the veterans whose lives have been transformed by SCVA, sharing personal stories of post-service struggles and how access to cannabis has alleviated pain, reduced anxiety, and improved their quality of life.
SCVA’s work emphasizes the importance of community healing, demonstrating how cannabis is more than a medicinal tool — it is a vehicle for fostering solidarity among those who served. By championing the wellbeing of veterans and advocating for compassionate cannabis use, SCVA stands as a model for integrating holistic health with community service.
Looking for more Kind Conversations?
Purchase apparel or sponsor an episode to keep the kind conversations going
Production has wrapped for the pilot season of “Kind Conversations About Cannabis” and we’ve only captured a fraction of the compassion groups in California. Sales from apparel and sponsorships will help us finish editing on the current season and begin making plans for future seasons.
Looking for more Kind Convos?
Purchase apparel or sponsor an episode to keep the kind conversations going
Sales from apparel and sponsorships will help us finish editing on the current season and begin making plans for future seasons.