Mendry is a veteran-first, education-only outcomes platform that helps clinicians see and document what VA often can’t: how veterans are actually using state-legal medical cannabis alongside their VA care.
Mendry is a veteran-first, education-only outcomes platform that supports “two-hat” physicians—state-qualified cannabis physicians serving as Medical Cannabis Care Managers (MCCMs) in separate state-law visits, and VA Community Care providers in VA-authorized visits—so safety counseling, functional outcomes, and CUD screens actually get documented and flow back to VA, without VA recommending or paying for cannabis.
We help veterans and licensed providers navigate state-legal cannabis and VA Community Care with clear safety literacy, measurable goals, and policy-clean coordination.
Adopt the two-hat model: keep VA Community Care patient care (CCN) and state-law encounters separate, but align on a tiny shared outcomes set (sleep continuity, pain interference, daytime alertness, adverse events, CUD screen). Submit CCN documentation on time; publish clinic-side de-identified roll-ups monthly. No brands, no SKUs—just a signal VA can use.
Adopt the two-hat model: keep VA Community Care patient care (CCN) and state-law encounters separate, but align on a tiny shared outcomes set (sleep continuity, pain interference, daytime alertness, adverse events, CUD screen). Submit CCN documentation on time; publish clinic-side de-identified roll-ups monthly. No brands, no SKUs—just a signal VA can use.
Strong partnerships with nonprofits that bring veterans wrap-around services and practical support.
Simple, clear resources that explain cannabis laws state by state, so veterans know their safe and legal options.
This means you can participate confidently without worrying about violations or unintentional risks.
Mendry has a unique connection to the veteran community. While we are not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), many of our members are veterans navigating pain, PTSD, or chronic conditions. Veterans trust Mendry because our founders built it from firsthand experience.
For providers, this means:
Your Mendry membership is more than a listing. It’s a professional partnership.
All Mendry content follows strict compliance rules:
1. No medical advice
We educate, not prescribe
2. No product endorsements
We discuss categories, not brands.
3. No state paperwork assistance
The providers and patients must follow state-specific processes independently.
4. Complete disclosures
All financial or sponsorship relationships are declared openly.
Provide your state license, NPI, and professional bio.
Mendry staff review within five business days
Select the membership level that matches your goals.
Get listed, featured, and visible to a growing veteran audience.
Medical cannabis remains legally complex, but demand is growing fast. Veterans and chronic pain patients are actively searching for providers who can educate, listen, and guide them through integrative care options. By joining Mendry, you position yourself ahead of competitors who either:
Mendry offers the middle path: compliant, educational, trusted.
A verified foundation designed to build trust, improve discoverability, and connect you directly with patients—without referral fees or per-lead costs.
Perfect for:
Providers seeking affordable visibility to local veterans without extensive marketing needs.
Perfect for:
Providers who want to educate veterans, build trust through content, and extend their reach.
Perfect for:
Veteran-focused providers ready to grow their outreach, educate on VA care topics, and actively engage with the community.
Your pathway to DO care + straight-talk education
If VA authorizes community care, you can see a local CCN-enrolled DO for medically necessary visits. Claims go to Optum/TriWest by region.
CCN Basics
VA clinicians may discuss marijuana use but cannot recommend/register; the VA does not provide or reimburse cannabis; possession is prohibited on VA property.
Upcoming Pods
Pods are doctor-led educational sessions, not medical care—pair them with podcast episodes for reinforcement.
Podcast: Start Here
Provide VA-authorized CCN care (when approved); claims via Optum/TriWest.
Become a Provider
Lead education-only pods; you select topics; honorarium at fair-market value; COIs disclosed; no inducements.
Confirm CCN Enrollment
With a license-verified profile and a "Veteran-Aware" badge, you can show your commitment to serving veterans. You also have the option to be a podcast guest to discuss OMT and safety literacy (education only).
Pod Facilitator Guide
(education-only; no sales pitches during sessions).
Start a 90-Day Pilot
(QR) and a layette drop box/round-up at checkout.
Store Kit
Brand-neutral sponsor acknowledgments (no health claims) and quarterly impact mentions.
Sponsorship Tiers
Attendance, guide scans, kits delivered, and local episode listens—reported de-identified.
Podcast Sponsorship Inquiry
Osteopathic physicians (DOs) can legally do both:
Your support isn’t just a donation—its a doctor-led session that reduces risk, and a podcast that demystifies care.
Mendry is an educational platform only. We do not provide medical advice, product recommendations, or assistance with state programs. All medical decisions are made by Mendry, a nonprofit platform offering education and a professional network for providers interested in safe, legal medical cannabis access for veterans, without prescribing or product sales.
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Disclaimer
the patient in consultation with their licensed healthcare provider. Mendry.org is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
