Crisis Resources - Get Help Now
Emergency contacts and resources for mental health crises, psychedelic emergencies, and immediate support
If You’re in Crisis Right Now
You are not alone. Help is available 24/7.
Immediate Emergency Resources
🚨 If You Are in Immediate Danger
Call 911 (United States)
If you or someone else is:
- Having a medical emergency
- Experiencing severe chest pain or difficulty breathing
- At immediate risk of harming self or others
- Experiencing severe psychosis or complete disconnection from reality
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (United States, 24/7)
Free, confidential support for people in distress, suicide prevention, and crisis resources.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (United States, 24/7)
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Psychedelic-Specific Support
Fireside Project - Psychedelic Peer Support
Call 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433)
Daily 11am-11pm PT
Free, confidential peer support line staffed by trained volunteers with personal psychedelic experience. Specialized in helping people through difficult psychedelic experiences, integration challenges, and processing ceremonies.
This is the top recommendation for ayahuasca-related distress. The volunteers understand what you’re going through.
MAPS Psychedelic Integration Support
MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) offers:
- Integration circles (peer support groups)
- Therapist directory of integration-informed providers
- Educational resources
Mental Health & Substance Support
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (24/7)
Treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
1-800-950-6264 (Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm ET)
Text “HelpLine” to 62640
Information, resource referrals, and support for people living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.
When to Seek Professional Help
Get help if you’re experiencing:
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- Inability to care for yourself (eating, hygiene, basic needs)
- Complete disconnection from reality lasting more than a few days
- Severe depression that prevents daily functioning
- Persistent belief that you are being harmed by external forces
- Inability to sleep for multiple days
- Extreme fear or paranoia that doesn’t subside
- Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts that interfere with daily life
What to Expect When You Call
When you contact a crisis line:
- You’ll speak with a trained volunteer or counselor
- It’s confidential (unless you’re in immediate danger)
- You don’t have to share your name if you don’t want to
- They won’t judge you or force you to do anything
- They can help you make a safety plan or find local resources
Integration Support (Non-Crisis)
If you’re struggling with integration but not in crisis:
Find a Therapist
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder - Filter for “psychedelic” or “integration” specialties
- MAPS Integration Directory - Therapists familiar with psychedelic experiences
- Fireside Integration Directory - Community-sourced provider list
Peer Support
- Local integration circles - Check MAPS or Fireside for listings
- Online forums (be cautious, not all advice is good advice)
- Psychedelic.Support - Peer support and education
Important Reminders
Ayahuasca Is Not a Cure-All
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to trained professionals. Ayahuasca can be a powerful tool for healing, but it is not:
- A replacement for mental health treatment
- A substitute for medication (don’t stop meds without medical guidance)
- Appropriate for everyone (especially those with psychosis history)
- A quick fix for complex trauma
Integration Is Where Healing Happens
The ceremony is just the beginning. Real healing requires:
- Daily practices to embody insights
- Professional support when needed
- Time and patience with yourself
- Community and connection
- Consistent effort over months and years
Explore our Integration Resources when you’re ready.
For Loved Ones
If someone you care about is struggling after ayahuasca:
- Listen without judgment. Don’t dismiss their experience.
- Encourage professional help. Offer to help them find a therapist.
- Be patient. Integration takes time.
- Watch for warning signs. If they’re a danger to themselves or others, seek emergency help.
- Take care of yourself. Supporting someone in crisis is hard. You need support too.
You Are Not Alone
Thousands of people have faced difficult moments after ceremony. Many have experienced crisis. And many have found their way through to healing.
Whatever you’re experiencing right now, it will not last forever.
Help is available. You deserve support. Please reach out.
In immediate danger? Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Need to talk? Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or Fireside Project at 623-473-7433.
Just need support? Reach out to a trusted friend, therapist, or integration circle.
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