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About Us

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Mission Statement:

 

  • To build a community of first responders and create a space where you can ask the hard questions, share your experiences, and find solidarity without judgment. Confident in our confidentiality you can connect with peers and mentors who truly understand. This is our foundation: To hold each other up, hold each other accountable, and walk each other home.

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  • To educate and empower first responders with accurate, scientific information about psilocybin's potential for personal mental wellness within the legal framework.

 

  • To provide specialized training on best practices for responding safely and effectively to psychedelic emergencies encountered in the field. To deliver essential training for departments and foster a more informed and supported first responder community.

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Meet Our Board of Advisors

Our mission is guided by the expertise and dedication of our distinguished Board of Advisors. Composed of seasoned first responders, medical professionals, and community leaders, they provide invaluable insight to ensure we serve with excellence.

Our Values

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Our Values

These values are the bedrock of our collective. They guide every decision we make, every resource we create, and every conversation we have. They are our commitment to the first responder community.

 

Education & Empowerment

Our primary goal is to empower first responders with comprehensive education about the full spectrum of mental health support options available. We are committed to providing clear, accessible information on everything from peer support to the latest evidence-based treatments. By focusing on accurate, scientific facts, we give our community the tools to make informed decisions about their own well-being.

 

Community & Connection

We are built by first responders, for first responders. We understand the culture and the weight of the job because we have all lived it. Our commitment is to create safe, inclusive, and stigma-free spaces where our peers can connect, share their experiences, and find strength in solidarity. Through events, groups, workshops, and peer-to-peer connection, we are building a resilient community dedicated to holding each other up, holding each other accountable, and walking each other home.

 

Operational Training & Readiness

We are dedicated to preparing departments for the evolving landscape of mental health and wellness. In a world with new legal therapeutic options, knowledge is essential for safety. We connect with departments and unions to provide customized training, presentations, and info sessions designed to enhance operational readiness. Our workshops, offered in partnership with experienced mental health professionals, cover the science behind emerging treatments and establish best practices for responding to potential emergencies, fostering ideal outcomes for the public while prioritizing the safety and confidence of our first responders.

 

Resilience & Growth

Our mission extends beyond healing from trauma; we aim to foster lasting resilience and post-traumatic growth. We provide our community with the tools and support needed to develop healthy coping mechanisms and build resilience for the challenges of the job and of life. We believe in turning struggle into strength and contributing to a future where the first responder community doesn't just survive, but thrives personally and professionally.

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Proudly Affiliated with PATA​​

By Responders, For Responders

Psilocybin Education & Empowerment

A Program of:

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Operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Association (PATA), a 501(c)(3) organization.

 

 

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