This year, millions of people will use psychedelics—many of them for the first time.
Taking psychedelics can result in overwhelming and uncomfortable experiences—particularly for first-time users, at high doses, or without adequate preparation and setting. Psychedelic harm reduction includes a variety of methods to help prevent and transform difficult experiences while in a non-ordinary state of consciousness.
The Zendo Project provides education on how to support someone experiencing a non-ordinary state of consciousness. We also provide care services at events around the country, helping anyone in need of emotional support.
How We Help
Psychedelic Care and Emotional Supportsec
Event Services and Consulting
Professional consultation services are available for multi-responder personnel, event production, safety teams and mental health professionals
Education
Learn the principles of psychedelic support, the ethics of being a sitter and determine when to seek support from medical or mental health professionals.
Resources
A collection of hotlines, manuals, organizations, and websites for psychedelic support, education, and harm reduction.
Mission
Zendo Project offers professional harm reduction education to communities and organizations, and provides peer support services at events to help transform difficult psychedelic experiences – and other complex emotions – into opportunities for learning and growth.
Vision
We envision a world where communities are educated, resourced, and engaged in applying harm reduction principles to support individuals exploring psychedelic states; recognizing that challenging experiences can be opportunities for self-exploration and healing.
Receive Updates via the Zendo Project Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on our volunteer opportunities, EntheoGeneration multigenerational psychedelic speaker series, virtual trainings, and other offerings and resources.
Zendo SIT Course
Sitting and Integration Training
Psychedelic Care and Harm Reduction Live Course
An expert-led course about psychedelic support and compassionate, ethical care.
Volunteer With Us
Zendo Project volunteers serve at music festivals, conferences, and other events to offer psychedelic care and emotional support. All volunteers receive specialized training before the event.
Zendo Project in the Media
The Role of Community in Offering Psychedelic Care
March 11, 2025
Dear Zendo Supporter,In addition to its primary focus on psychedelic sitting and harm reduction, one of the most consistent points of feedback I hear from students of the Zendo SIT course is how valuable these skills are in many aspects of life—whether in parenting, workplace situations, or any moment where someone may be navigating a…
The Role of Community in Offering Psychedelic Care
March 11, 2025
Dear Zendo Supporter,In addition to its primary focus on psychedelic sitting and harm reduction, one of the most consistent points of feedback I hear from students of the Zendo SIT course is how valuable these skills are in many aspects of life—whether in parenting, workplace situations, or any moment where someone may be navigating a…
The Role of Community in Offering Psychedelic Care
March 11, 2025
Dear Zendo Supporter,In addition to its primary focus on psychedelic sitting and harm reduction, one of the most consistent points of feedback I hear from students of the Zendo SIT course is how valuable these skills are in many aspects of life—whether in parenting, workplace situations, or any moment where someone may be navigating a…
