Denver To Become First US City To Train First Responders In Psychedelics Crisis Intervention
The nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado to provide comprehensive training on psychedelic crisis assessment and intervention to the city’s first responders.
The Psychedelic Crisis Assessment and Intervention training was commissioned by the Denver Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel (DPMPRP.) The first-of-its-kind panel was formed following the passage of Ordinance 301 in May 2019, which effectively decriminalized the personal use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms in Denver.
Kevin Matthews, former president of the Denver Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel and Denver native, says the training represents “a giant leap forward for public health and safety with psilocybin and natural medicines in Denver” and “is a perfect example of what cities can do to better integrate emerging psychedelic policies into their existing infrastructures.”
Sara Gael, former MAPS harm reduction officer, …