The Psychedelic Journey Companion Guide
Before Your First Psychedelic Experience, Read This.
For curious humans exploring altered states.
Designed with first-time explorers in mind, this guide also serves as a thoughtful reset for experienced psychonauts who value preparation and harm reduction.
Think of it as a companion to support you before, during, and after your experience.
Why This Guide Exists
Psychedelics can be powerful. While research has highlighted potential benefits in recent years, these experiences also carry risk.
At Zendo Project, we believe education, preparation, and appropriate support reduce preventable harm. Harm reduction builds safety nets. Safety nets increase agency.
This guide was created by Zendo Project, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming how we care for people navigating challenging psychedelic and emotional experiences. It reflects over a decade of peer support experience at events and in communities worldwide.
This resource is educational. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice.
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About Zendo Project
Zendo Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the way we care for people navigating challenging psychedelic and emotional experiences.
Founded by mental health professionals and supported by doctors, therapists, nurses, social workers, and harm reduction experts, Zendo Project has:
- Provided peer support services at events around the world
- Trained thousands in compassionate psychedelic care
- And more!
Want to Go Deeper?
This guide introduces foundational harm reduction practices.
Zendo Sitting & Integration Training provides structured education in ethical, non-directive, peer-based support for moments of intensity.
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice. Psychedelics can be powerful and are not for everyone—please consult professionals if you have any questions about your mental or physical health or legal rights. This guide does not encourage or facilitate any illegal or irresponsible behavior.