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Safety & Support
The Hyperspace Codex is an archival and storytelling tool for citizen science — not a medical, therapeutic, or dosing guide, and nothing here is an encouragement to use any substance. Psychedelics and other substances carry real psychological risk, especially for anyone with a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder.
If you’re struggling — during or after an experience, or with substance use of any kind — reaching out is a sign of strength. The organisations below offer free, confidential, non-judgemental help.
In immediate danger
If you or someone else is at risk of serious harm right now, contact emergency services first: 999 (UK), 911 (US/Canada), or 112 (Europe & much of the world).
- Samaritans ↗UK & Ireland · 24/7
Free, confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope — you don't have to be suicidal to call.
116 123 - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ↗US · 24/7
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text.
988 - Find A Helpline ↗Worldwide · 175+ countries
A verified directory of free crisis and emotional-support helplines. Choose your country and topic (including substance use) to find a service near you.
During or after a difficult experience
Psychedelic-specific peer support — trained, compassionate, non-judgemental people who understand what you're going through.
- Fireside Project ↗US-based, open to all
The Psychedelic Peer Support Line. Talk or text with a trained volunteer during or after a psychedelic experience. Note: not a suicide hotline — if life is at risk, use the crisis lines above.
(623) 473-7433 - PsyCare UK ↗UK & Europe · welfare at events
A grassroots charity providing welfare, harm reduction, and crisis support at festivals and events — plus harm-reduction guidance online.
- Zendo Project ↗International · harm reduction
Pioneers of psychedelic peer support and 'sitter' training, with a curated library of hotlines, manuals, and harm-reduction resources.
Drugs — advice, harm reduction & legal
Honest, non-judgemental information about substances, staying safer, and your rights.
- Release ↗UK · 24/7 helpline
The UK's centre of expertise on drugs and drug law. Free, confidential, non-judgemental advice on drugs, health, and the law.
020 7324 2989 - Talk to FRANK ↗UK · 24/7
Friendly, confidential drugs information and advice, including an A–Z of substances and support for people worried about their own or someone else's use.
0300 123 6600 - SAMHSA National Helpline ↗US · 24/7
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing substance use or mental-health challenges.
1-800-662-4357
Integration & therapy
Making sense of an experience afterwards — with support from practitioners who understand expanded states.
A professional and educational initiative with a Psychedelic Integration Database — a directory of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists offering integration work.