Get the Relief You Deserve With Medical Cannabis.
100% Free
We don’t charge for your medical marijuana screening appointment, and we’ll also cover your annual medical marijuana state registration fee.
Pre-Qualification
Potential patients are pre-qualified by phone to ensure they meet the qualifying conditions for use of meidcal marijuana.
Education & Guidance
We’ll teach you about how to use cannabis to treat your specific ailments, different usage methods, how to read your state profile, and more.
650 Veterans Helped
In the last two years, we’ve helped more than 650 veterans save over $185,000 in fees—not to mention the physical and mental relief that cannabis use has brought to them.
About Us
Welcome to Veterans Cannabis Care
Mission: to offer veterans an all-natural alternative to traditional medicine through cannabis by offering FREE access to the Florida Medical Marijuana program. We’re passionate about providing our nation’s heroes with the care they need at no charge.
Veterans Cannabis Care was founded in 2021 and became the first nonprofit in Florida to offer first-time patient appointments free to veterans. The initial state registration fee is also covered, and we hope to cover costs for follow-up appointments as our funding grows.
Veterans Cannabis Care was founded to give veterans a chance at a better quality of life through cannabis.
Too many veterans are living on a fixed income and cannot afford the costs associated with obtaining a Florida medical marijuana card. Veterans also currently make up almost 25% of the nation’s unhoused population and have more than double the suicide rate of non-veterans.
We believe cannabis can be a far more beneficial treatment for the mental and physical ailments that affect veterans than traditional big pharma drugs.
Are you ready for relief?
Our Services
We serve all military veterans who are permanent or seasonal Florida residents.
Pre-Screening Process
Potential patients are pre-qualified by phone to ensure they meet the Florida Department of Health qualifying conditions for use of Medical Marijuana.
Visit Our Doctor
Every patient meets with our doctor to discuss their current conditions, medical history, past treatments, past cannabis use and will be approved during their consultation.
Online Registration
We complete all your registration with the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry. This ensures everything is correct and that you will be able to go to the dispensary the same day you are approved by the doctor.
Cannabis Education
We educate every customer who comes through our doors on the most responsible ways to use medical marijuana. We’ll give you recommendations on dosage, usage methods, products and dispensaries.
Testimonials
Hear what some of our visitors have had to say about working with Veteran Cannabis Care.
What Can Marijuana Be Used to Treat?
Cannabis is used to treat a variety of conditions in veterans, just as it is for the general population. The effectiveness will vary from person to person, which is why we work with you to find the best intake methods for your conditions.
PTSD
Studies suggest that medical marijuana can help reduce anxiety and nightmares associated with PTSD.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Medical marijuana can be very efficient in treating headaches, migraines, trouble sleeping, and cognitive impairment that resulted from a traumatic head injury.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain needs a natural, non-addictive treatment plan, which is why medical marijuana is such a wonderful program for veterans.
Anxiety & Depression
Many veterans struggle with their mental health, and medical marijuana can help alleviate some of these symptoms and provide you more peace of mind.
Medical marijuana has also been shown to help treat symptoms of:
- Muscle spasms
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Appetite stimulation
- Neuropathic pain
- Stress
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- PTSD
- ALS
- Crohn's disease
- Parkinson's
- Multiple sclerosis
- Medical conditions of the same kind or comparable to those listed
- A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification.
- Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition.
Donate to Veterans Cannabis Care
Veterans Cannabis Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans get the care they need at as little cost as possible. We currently cover all initial appointment and registration fees for veterans and strive to cover renewal costs as well.
How to Use Medical Marijuana
There are several ways you can use cannabis to treat your symptoms, and at Veteran Cannabis Care, we make sure each of our patients is educated about their best options. During each of your visits with our doctor, we’ll educate you on the various delivery methods available to you, warn you about possible overdosing, and discuss different possible side effects of all methods and strands.
Method | Onset | Duration | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | Immediate | 2 to 4 hours | The most traditional cannabis method, inhaling smoke from dried marijuana flowers. |
| Vaping | Immediate | 2 to 4 hours | Vaporizing marijuana concentrates and oils. Discreet, portable, and easy to use. |
| Edibles | 1 to 2 hours | 2 to 8 hours | Marijuana-infused foods such as gummies and chocolates. |
| Orals | Immediate | Up to 8 hours | Tinctures and oils absorbed under the tongue. |
| Topicals | 5 to 20 minutes | N/A | Creams, ointments, and lotions applied directly to the skin with no psychoactive effects. |
| Sublinguals | Immediate | Quick relief (Duration not specified) | Lower dosage tinctures and oils absorbed under the tongue. |
Smoking
The most traditional cannabis method, smoking provides an immediate onset of effects and lasts two to four hours.
Vaping
Discreet, portable, and easy to use. Vaping has an immediate effect and lasts two to four hours.
Edibles
Marijuana-infused foods usually take one to two hours to take effect and last between two to eights hours.
Orals
Tinctures and oils absorbed under the tongue, with immediate effects that last up to eight hours.
Topicals
Creams, ointments, and lotions applied directly to the skin and with no psychoactive effects.
Sublinguals
Lower dosage tinctures and oils absorbed under the tongue for immediate effect and quick relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Florida, you're required to renew your registration with the state once a year, and visit a medical marijuana licensed doctor every seven months to keep your account active.
Because marijuana is still federally illegal, doctors at the VA are not allowed to discuss it with you. At VCC, we require only proof of military service, and you will discuss your medical history with our staff doctor.
The list of qualifying medical conditions varies by state. Common qualifying conditions for medical marijuana include chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. At VCC, we do a pre-screening phone call to ensure you’ll qualify before you come in for your appointment.
Medical records help the doctor better understand your history. However, they are not mandatory and will not affect your approval.
The proper dosage will vary for each person and each delivery method. At VCC, we’ll give you recommendations about dosage amounts, usage methods, products, and dispensaries.
No, we do not sell any forms of cannabis on site, but we will educate you about Florida’s numerous dispensaries, their ordering and payment methods, prices, and sales.
The VA has clarified that veterans will not lose their VA benefits or face legal consequences for using medical marijuana as long as it is in accordance with state laws.
