Fireside Project: Psychedelic Support with Joshua White

The origins and operational framework of Fireside Project are detailed by its co-founder Joshua White in conversation with Hamilton Morris. White outlines his transition from corporate law to psychedelic peer support, motivated by the desire to provide free, accessible crisis intervention and integration support. Fireside Project offers real-time assistance via phone and mobile app, staffing shifts with trained volunteers supervised by clinical professionals. Key operational practices include immediate data anonymization to protect caller privacy and prevent law enforcement exposure. The discussion explores systemic challenges in psychedelic care, such as the lack of support in commercial ketamine clinics and accidental ingestions by minors. White and Morris analyze the psychological distinction between challenging experiences and harm, advocating for evidence-based drug education.