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Aligning the Psychedelic Field with Public Wellbeing
Aligning the Psychedelic
Field with Public Wellbeing
Aligning the Psychedelic
Field with
Public Wellbeing
Supporting the Health of the Psychedelic Field and Community
Supporting the Health of the Psychedelic Field and Community
Helping stakeholders find common ground in the field of psychedelics.
Helping stakeholders find common ground in the field of psychedelics.
Helping stakeholders find common ground in the field of psychedelics.
Psychedelic field leaders point to three common systemic barriers:
94%
Fragmentation
Poor communication between stakeholders prevents unified standards, knowledge sharing, and collective action.
91%
Research Scarcity & Infrastructure
Limited funding constrains research, infrastructure, and equitable access, undermining collaborative progress.
70%
Worldview Clashes
Disagreements about purpose, access models, commercialization, and Indigenous knowledge integration create mistrust and stall progress.
PSI supports the ecosystem through field tools, intelligence, and coordination.
PSI supports the ecosystem through field tools, intelligence, and coordination.
PSI supports the ecosystem through field tools, intelligence, and coordination.
The Psychedelic Safety Institute is dedicated to helping the psychedelic field find common ground in service of public wellbeing. We achieve this by convening stakeholders, gathering critical intelligence, developing unified strategy, and building shared, free tools for coordination.
Field Tools
Field Tools
Field Tools
Ecosystem Map
This visual database catalogs organizations working in psychedelics, filterable by region, focus area, geographic impact, and more. Use it to explore active projects, identify partnership opportunities, and map the ecosystem.
Go to Ecosystem Map
Go to Map
Ecosystem Map
This visual database catalogs organizations working in psychedelics, filterable by region, focus area, geographic impact, and more. Use it to explore active projects, identify partnership opportunities, and map the ecosystem.
Go to Ecosystem Map
Go to Map
Explore the Ecosystem
Plan for Change
Visualize Connections
Track Opportunities
Contribute Your Project
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Theory of Change Tool
This interactive framework highlights real-world projects tackling the most pressing psychedelic safety challenges—and reveals the gaps that still need attention. Use it to identify projects worth supporting based on your priorities, or upload your own project to share your work with the ecosystem.
Explore Theory of Change
Explore Theory
Explore the Ecosystem
Plan for Change
Visualize Connections
Track Opportunities
Contribute Your Project
+ Add
Theory of Change Tool
This interactive framework highlights real-world projects tackling the most pressing psychedelic safety challenges—and reveals the gaps that still need attention. Use it to identify projects worth supporting based on your priorities, or upload your own project to share your work with the ecosystem.
Explore Theory of Change
Explore Theory
Theory of Change Explorer
Explore
This interactive platform compiles real-world projects tackling the most pressing psychedelic safety challenges into an interactive database. Use it to identify projects you’d like to support or coordinate with, or upload your own project to share your work with the ecosystem.
Ecosystem Map
Explore
A visual database cataloging organizations working in psychedelics. Filterable by region, focus area, geographic impact, and more. Use it to explore active projects, identify partnership opportunities, and map the ecosystem.
Field Knowledge
Field Knowledge
Field Knowledge
Strategy is only as good as the information that informs it. PSI conducts intensive field research, hosts summits, synthesizes academic and institutional insights, and provides free, accessible resources to help the psychedelic community.
Free Resources
Free Resources
Field Projects
Field Projects
Field Projects
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Psychedelic Safety Institute is a 501c3 dedicated to serving public health through the coordination of interest groups and promotion of safe practices in the field of psychedelics.
Results from PSI's Interviews with Psychedelic Field Leaders
Results from PSI's Interviews with Psychedelic Field Leaders
PSI serves as neutral coordinators, bringing together a wide array of stakeholders to create evidence-based strategies and tools in service of public wellbeing.
99%
99%
99%
Emphasized that Collaboration is Essential for Field Success
45%
45%
45%
Identified the Lack of Coordination as a Major Obstacle to Field Success
84%
84%
84%
Identified Siloed Operations Causing Inefficiency & Missed Opportunities
66%
66%
66%
Explicitly Appreciated PSI's Coordinating Role (Without Prompting)
Field‑building efforts are one of the most valuable investments funders can make, but historically such efforts are the least funded.
David S. Beckman
Stanford Social Innovation Review, March 17 2025
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is PSI?
The Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI) is a California nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PSI is dedicated to supporting a psychedelic ecosystem that is aligned with public interest to support psychedelic public health and safety nationally and beyond. We are a collaborative initiative bringing together leading experts to build a shared knowledge base, systems, and solutions for the psychedelic ecosystem. We do this through research, advocacy, strategic stewardship, and incubation of tools and solutions.
Who is PSI?
The Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI) is a California nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PSI is dedicated to supporting a psychedelic ecosystem that is aligned with public interest to support psychedelic public health and safety nationally and beyond. We are a collaborative initiative bringing together leading experts to build a shared knowledge base, systems, and solutions for the psychedelic ecosystem. We do this through research, advocacy, strategic stewardship, and incubation of tools and solutions.
Who is PSI?
The Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI) is a California nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PSI is dedicated to supporting a psychedelic ecosystem that is aligned with public interest to support psychedelic public health and safety nationally and beyond. We are a collaborative initiative bringing together leading experts to build a shared knowledge base, systems, and solutions for the psychedelic ecosystem. We do this through research, advocacy, strategic stewardship, and incubation of tools and solutions.
What is PSI’s expertise?
What is PSI’s expertise?
What is PSI’s expertise?
Who are PSI's funders?
Who are PSI's funders?
Who are PSI's funders?
Who does PSI serve and work with?
Who does PSI serve and work with?
Who does PSI serve and work with?
How does PSI handle the data it collects?
How does PSI handle the data it collects?
How does PSI handle the data it collects?
Why is PSI’s work necessary?
Why is PSI’s work necessary?
Why is PSI’s work necessary?
How does PSI use AI-assisted analysis?
How does PSI use AI-assisted analysis?
How does PSI use AI-assisted analysis?
What resources does PSI provide?
What resources does PSI provide?
What resources does PSI provide?
Can individuals use PSI’s tools directly if they are planning to have a psychedelic experience?
Can individuals use PSI’s tools directly if they are planning to have a psychedelic experience?
Can individuals use PSI’s tools directly if they are planning to have a psychedelic experience?
What is PSI’s relationship with the Psychedelic Communications Hub?
What is PSI’s relationship with the Psychedelic Communications Hub?
What is PSI’s relationship with the Psychedelic Communications Hub?
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Recent News, Announcements,
and Publications
Recent News, Announcements,
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Support Our Work
Support Our Work
PSI is supported by grants and individual donations. Your contribution helps us continue building the coordinated infrastructure the psychedelic field needs.
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Thank You to Our Supporters
& Contributors
We’re grateful for the partners, organizations, and innovators who help advance psychedelic safety, research, and responsible stewardship across the ecosystem.
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Disclaimer
PSI does not endorse, encourage, or facilitate the use of illicit substances. All our information is for educational purposes only and should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers. Our content is based on publicly available information, non-representative surveys, and stakeholder interviews, with inherent limitations in scope and representation. Data analysis involved AI assistance and is subject to human error and interpretation variability. Individual psychedelic experiences vary greatly and may not be fully represented in our resources. Users should be aware that some content may be triggering, particularly materials addressing harm and misconduct. We acknowledge that our resources provide a partial view of the rapidly evolving psychedelic ecosystem and welcome community feedback for improvements. For a full list of disclaimers and limitations, click here.
Use and Attribution
For guidelines on referencing, sharing, using, and building upon the materials developed by the Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI), click here.
Disclaimer
PSI does not endorse, encourage, or facilitate the use of illicit substances. All our information is for educational purposes only and should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers. Our content is based on publicly available information, non-representative surveys, and stakeholder interviews, with inherent limitations in scope and representation. Data analysis involved AI assistance and is subject to human error and interpretation variability. Individual psychedelic experiences vary greatly and may not be fully represented in our resources. Users should be aware that some content may be triggering, particularly materials addressing harm and misconduct. We acknowledge that our resources provide a partial view of the rapidly evolving psychedelic ecosystem and welcome community feedback for improvements. For a full list of disclaimers and limitations, click here.
Use and Attribution
For guidelines on referencing, sharing, using, and building upon the materials developed by the Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI), click here.
Disclaimer
PSI does not endorse, encourage, or facilitate the use of illicit substances. All our information is for educational purposes only and should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers. Our content is based on publicly available information, non-representative surveys, and stakeholder interviews, with inherent limitations in scope and representation. Data analysis involved AI assistance and is subject to human error and interpretation variability. Individual psychedelic experiences vary greatly and may not be fully represented in our resources. Users should be aware that some content may be triggering, particularly materials addressing harm and misconduct. We acknowledge that our resources provide a partial view of the rapidly evolving psychedelic ecosystem and welcome community feedback for improvements. For a full list of disclaimers and limitations, click here.
Use and Attribution
For guidelines on referencing, sharing, using, and building upon the materials developed by the Psychedelic Safety Institute (PSI), click here.
Let’s build the future together
Your ideas and experiences drive this field forward. Share your thoughts, ask a question, or suggest a collaboration — we’re always open to new connections.
Or reach us directly
hello@psychedelicsafety.institute
Let’s build the future together
Your ideas and experiences drive this field forward. Share your thoughts, ask a question, or suggest a collaboration — we’re always open to new connections.
Or reach us directly
hello@psychedelicsafety.institute
Let’s build the future together
Your ideas and experiences drive this field forward. Share your thoughts, ask a question, or suggest a collaboration — we’re always open to new connections.
Or reach us directly
hello@psychedelicsafety.institute
Let’s build the future together
Your ideas and experiences drive this field forward. Share your thoughts, ask a question, or suggest a collaboration — we’re always open to new connections.
Or reach us directly
hello@psychedelicsafety.institute
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Join our community of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and harm reductionists working to align the psychedelic field around safety and public interest.
© 2025 Psychedelic Safety Institute. All rights reserved
Stay Connected
Join our community of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and harm reductionists working to align the psychedelic field around safety and public interest.
© 2025 Psychedelic Safety Institute. All rights reserved
Stay Connected
Join our community of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and harm reductionists working to align the psychedelic field around safety and public interest.
© 2025 Psychedelic Safety Institute. All rights reserved