Cultivating Resilience, Restoring Lands, and Reconnecting People Through Mycology
Operation CAPS serves veterans, marginalized populations, at-risk youth, individuals suffering from addiction, PTSD and Food Insecurity.
Mycology-Based Therapeutic Modality™
A Nature-Rooted, Science-Informed Approach to Community Wellness
Our Mycology-Based Therapeutic Modality™ is an educational, harm-reduction–focused framework that uses the science, structure, and behavior of fungal ecosystems to support personal growth, resilience, and community healing.
Rather than clinical treatment or medical claims, this modality is non-clinical, fully educational, and grounded in:
Fungal biology
Ecological models
Nature-based learning
Community support principles
Resilience psychology
Hands-on skill building
This approach empowers participants to learn how mycelial networks—the underground communication systems of fungi—mirror the human experience and offer powerful lessons for healing.
Meet the Founders
Operation CAPS was created by two leaders whose personal journeys, professional expertise, and shared commitment to community wellness form the backbone of the organization. Their combined experience spans public service, scientific education, trauma-informed leadership, and mycology-driven innovation — all of which shape the mission and programs of Operation CAPS today.
General FAQs
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Are these programs therapy?
No. All programs are educational and harm-reduction based.
Are foraging trips safe?
Yes, all forays are led by trained mycologists with strict safety protocols.
Do I need experience?
No. All programs beginner friendly.
Is cultivation legal?
Yes. Operation CAPS teaches only legal, edible species.
How do I join?
Visit our “Events” page (Coming Soon) to explore upcoming programs.
Mycology-Based Therapeutic Modality™
A Nature-Rooted, Science-Informed Approach to Community Wellness