About SHINE Collective
Mission
To provide support, resources, and education to survivors of abuse within psychedelic communities
To provide education and consultation to individuals, communities and organizations around ethical care, restorative justice and human rights in non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC)
Vision
We envision a world where people can access healing through non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) with safety, dignity and respect.
For those who have experienced harm through coercion, manipulation or abuse; we aim to provide a forum where survivors and their loved ones can come together and learn, share, and grow.
Our story
SHINE Collective was born out of the vital community need for supporting those who have been harmed in psychedelic spaces.
As psychedelic use increases, the potential for both healing and harm increases. Psychedelics have incredible potential for treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. They are helping us understand human consciousness, reconnecting us with the planet, and connecting us with sacred and spiritual practices.
People who seek healing through psychedelic medicine paths deserve dignity and respect. A space to reconnect to themselves, a place to heal, free of harm through abuse, assault, coercion or manipulation.
As more miraculous stories of psychedelic healing are told on podcasts, in magazines, and at conferences;
There are survivors of sexual assault from psychedelic practitioners that deserve to be heard.
There are stories of loved ones dying from psychedelic-related accidents that deserve to be heard.
There are practitioners who are raising genuine concerns about ethics, coercion, suggestibility and psychedelics that deserve to be heard.
As more survivors begin to come forward and share their stories, the more need there is for compassionate support systems that understand the complexities of psychedelic harm.
SHINE Collective aims to create peer-led, no-cost, community-based support groups for survivors of psychedelic harm and their communities.
Through our PACE program, we will develop a working, living document on ethical guidelines and considerations for working with altered states of consciousness.
SHINE’s Education program will help the psychedelic community learn about risk reduction through workshops and content focused on ethics, power dynamics, restorative justice, equity and human rights.
Disclaimer about SHINE Collective
SHINE Collective does not offer any professional legal, medical, or psychotherapy services.
SHINE Collective is a community-based organization that provides forums for peer support and education to survivors of psychedelic harm and people working in the field of psychedelics.
We recognize that our programming is limited by multiple contributing factors, including funding, privacy concerns, and access. SHINE is continuously striving to create diverse, inclusive, trauma-informed communities for all identities.
We do not function as reporting agency for any criminal or assaultive actions, nor are we a crisis service. We offer confidential support to survivors of psychedelic harm and support each individual to make self-determined decisions in pursing any legal action. If you are experiencing a crisis or need to report a crime, please call 911.
