VA Deploys 700+ Virtual Reality Kits to Help Veterans Heal at Home

The program provides non-pharmacological mental wellness tools and virtual tours of memorials for veterans nationwide.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:24pm

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has deployed more than 700 in-home virtual reality (VR) mental wellness kits across the country, providing veterans with clinically validated, non-pharmacological tools to help self-manage stress as part of a healthy lifestyle. The initiative is supported by Healium, SoldierPoint, and VA Immersive, and also includes the Honor Everywhere virtual tour program that allows veterans to virtually visit memorials and other remembrance sites.

Why it matters

Veterans face disproportionately high rates of stress-related challenges, including PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, and hyperarousal. This program aims to deliver innovative, non-traditional mental health solutions directly to veterans' homes, expanding access to care beyond traditional clinical settings.

The details

Each VR kit includes Healium, a clinically validated platform that helps users self-regulate stress and anxiety through immersive, nature-based virtual experiences. The kits also feature Honor Everywhere, a virtual tour program that allows veterans to virtually visit memorials and other remembrance sites, including the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Women's Memorial.

  • The VA initiative was launched in 2026.
  • More than 700 VR kits have been deployed nationwide so far.

The players

Department of Veterans Affairs

The federal agency responsible for providing healthcare and other benefits to U.S. military veterans.

Healium

A company that develops clinically validated, non-pharmacological mental wellness tools, including virtual reality experiences.

SoldierPoint

A company that supports the VA's virtual reality initiatives for veterans.

VA Immersive

A VA program that oversees the deployment of virtual reality technologies to support veteran healthcare.

Sarah Hill

The CEO of Healium, the company that developed the virtual reality mental wellness tools included in the VA's VR kits.

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What they’re saying

“The world is craving new ways to heal. We're at a moment where the demand for mental wellness solutions is outpacing traditional care models. Healium was designed for exactly this gap, delivering clinically validated, non-pharmacological tools that help people self-regulate in minutes. It's an honor to support VA in bringing this innovation directly into veterans' homes.”

— Sarah Hill, CEO, Healium

What’s next

The VA plans to continue expanding the VR kit program to reach more veterans nationwide, with the goal of providing innovative, accessible mental health support to those who need it most.

The takeaway

This VA initiative demonstrates a commitment to delivering cutting-edge, non-traditional mental health solutions directly to veterans' homes, addressing the unique challenges they face and expanding access to care beyond traditional clinical settings.