Share the Video:

Zendo Project: Providing Support During Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

Valerie Beltran, Steve Bagley, Chelsea Rose

Join members of the Zendo Project as they discuss how to support non-ordinary states of consciousness. Psychedelics and other non-ordinary states can be insightful and transformative, but they can also be disruptive and frightening; not just for the person having the experience, but for their friends and family, as well. Being prepared to help can make a big difference! How can we show up for others in distress? How do we care for ourselves when supporting someone in crisis? Zendo Project will answer these questions and share some skills and practical tips for helping others in the midst of a psychedelic or emotional crisis.

Become a MAPS Member with a monthly donation

As a Member, you’re not just making a donation — you’re joining a community that is at the forefront of advancing research, changing policy, and evolving education around psychedelics. Join us in shaping a future where these life-changing tools are available to those who need them most.

Messages From the Underground and Other Elephants in the Room

Dr. Leo Zeff's LSD experiments in 1961 shaped the underground psychedelic community, leading to the Guild of Guides, which was revealed in a Rolling Stone article, now allowing public discourse.

Adele Getty

PS2023 Harm Reduction Health Conditions Integration Psilocybin Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Research and Science

Pilot study of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Hospice care (PATH): preliminary feasibility, safety and efficacy considerations

Clinicians and researchers discuss integrating psilocybin-assisted therapy into serious illness care models, presenting preliminary findings from a pilot study in hospice care for patients with terminal illness.

Yvan Beaussant, Roxanne Sholevar, Lisa Summer, Robin McKenna

PS2023 Health Conditions Integration Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Psychedelic-AT Research

Psychedelics & Psychosis: The Latest Science

Psychedelic-induced states are compared to psychosis in a talk examining perceptions and impacts on individuals with a history of psychosis who have used psychedelics. The study explores both negative and

Haley Maria Dourron

PS2023 Harm Reduction Integration Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Research

Responding to Crises and Calls with Psychedelic Harm Reduction

Panelists from Zendo Project, Fireside Project, Kosmicare, and Anashim Tovim discuss harm reduction strategies in the psychedelic ecosystem, emphasizing innovation, compassion, and scientific expertise in diverse settings. They provide case

Joshua White, Daniel E Martin, Pinni Baumol, Shirelle Noble, Ben Halper

PS2023 Harm Reduction Integration Psychedelic Science Psychedelic-AT Public Benefit Social and Cultural

Psychedelics in the Wild: Re-creating “Recreational”

Sara, from MAPS and Zendo Project, shares insights on community psychedelic use, emphasizing harm reduction, community healing, and balanced perspectives on the powerful effects of psychedelics in social settings.

PS2023 Business Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research and Science

The evolving financial landscape for psychedelic medicine

Funding for psychedelic medicine is evolving, with a rise in commercial capital alongside philanthropic support. Balancing financial interests with equitable access and learning from scaling challenges are key considerations.

Henry Elkus

PS2023 Healing for All Integration Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Research Research and Science