The Psychedelic Club of Denver is a non-profit organization located in Denver. The objective of the Club is to provide education regarding the truth about psychedelics and nonjudgmental support for people to integrate their psychedelic experiences. The Club neither condones nor condemns the use of psychedelics, but intends to raise objective awareness about how psychedelics can be used therapeutically and in fields such as public and mental health, academia, science, spirituality, and harm reduction. Come to a meeting to meet the local psychedelic community!
Psychedelic Club in the Press
“This six-year-old nonprofit connects pro-psychedelic organizations, provides harm reduction (like free checks to ensure the purity and safety of substances), and helps boost the benefits of psychedelics” -Lindsey B. King, 5280, April 2022
“…conversations are moving forward with or without the city’s involvement. At the Psychedelic Club of Denver, members meet regularly to ask questions and share knowledge with each other about psilocybin.” -Alexander Lekhtman, Filter, October 2021
“The Denver club … is not about consuming psychedelics, but rather about redefining our cultural relationship with them. Members meet regularly around Denver to listen to guest speakers and discuss topics like the corporatization of psychedelics…” -Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Modern Luxury, Summer 2021
Psychedelic Club of Denver
The Psychedelic Club of Denver is a non profit organization located in Denver. The objective of the Club is to provide education regarding the truth about psychedelics and nonjudgmental support for people to integrate their psychedelic experiences. The Club neither condones nor condemns the use of psychedelics, but intends to raise objective awareness about how psychedelics can be used therapeutically and in fields such as public and mental health, academia, science, spirituality, and harm reduction. Come to a meeting to meet the local psychedelic community!
Psychedelic Experience Processing Group
The Psychedelic Club of Denver is delighted to offer an opportunity for individuals to come together in a safe and supportive environment to explore the profound and transformative aspects of psychedelic experiences. Guided by an experienced facilitator and grounded in a foundation of respect, openness, and confidentiality, this monthly event aims to create a space where participants can share, reflect upon, and integrate their psychedelic encounters.
During the event, participants can expect:
Sharing and Reflection: Through open and facilitated discussions, participants are encouraged to share their personal experiences with psychedelics. This could include insights gained, challenges faced, and the emotional and spiritual aspects of their journeys. Sharing in a group setting often allows for diverse perspectives and insights that can enrich one's own understanding.
Community Support: The event fosters a sense of community where participants can connect with like-minded individuals who share an interest in exploring consciousness. Building connections with others who've walked similar paths can be deeply affirming and validating.
Emotional Support: A facilitator skilled in holding space for emotional experiences is available to provide guidance and support, ensuring that all participants feel heard and understood.
In order to establish and maintain a safe space for all participants:
Please arrive by 7:30, ready to hold space for others in a safe and support setting. Ten minutes will be allotted to settle in and socialize. The door will be locked at 7:40, after which no new participants may join the group.
Respect the rules and boundaries provided by the facilitator.
Refrain from defining others' experiences, diagnosing others, and disrespecting others.
Remember, listening can be more powerful than speaking.
Failure to comply with these guidelines may lead to you not being welcome at future events.
925 E 17th Ave, 925 E 17th Ave
Thu, October 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Fall Psychedelic Book Club — The Joyous Cosmology by Alan Watts (Pt. 1)
The Psychedelic Club of Denver is bringing back our book club, this time to discuss The Joyous Cosmology: Adventures in the Chemistry of Consciousness, written by the illustrious Alan Watts. Discussions are grounded in the focal text but often diverge into philosophical, spiritual, cultural, and any other subjects in the orbit of psychedelia.
The Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts’s exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate when accompanied with sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding.” More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts’s personal experiments and a profound meditation on our perennial questions about the nature of existence and the existence of the sacred.
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Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker known for his profound contributions to Eastern philosophy and the popularization of Zen Buddhism in the West. With his captivating lectures and books, Watts bridged the gap between Eastern and Western thought, exploring themes of mindfulness, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all things.
In addition to his philosophical work, Alan Watts also gained notoriety for his interest in psychedelics during the 1960s. He experimented with substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms, believing they offered unique insights into the nature of consciousness and human perception. His experiences with psychedelics informed his teachings and writings, contributing to his reputation as a countercultural icon and a thought leader in the exploration of altered states of consciousness.
This meetup is for the first half of the text, but all are welcome regardless of how much they’ve read.
925 E 17th Ave, 925 E 17th Ave
Sun, October 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM
The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Legalized Mushrooms for BIPOC in Colorado
Come learn about study findings from CU Denver's psilocybin study that showcases people of color and low-income individuals' lived experiences with and concerns about legalized psilocybe mushrooms in Colorado. Short excerpts from video interviews with research participants will be screened and discussed with themes of psychedelic harm reduction, microdosing ('to take the edge off'), cultivation of medicinal mushrooms, medicalization and corporatization. Also, the presentation is devoted to shroom-related storytelling and audience members sharing personal psychedelic encounters.
Dr. Marty Otañez is the Chair and an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver. One of his research and creative work areas is psilocybin use among people of color in Colorado and building corporate accountability in the global psychedelic sector. In Fall 2023, Marty and his co-author Aaraon Diaz (Mexico City) will publish the first volume in a four-volume book series Art-Based Narratives as Resources to End Cannabis Stigmatization in North America. In 2023, the Source Research Foundation funded his project “Citizen Science and Community Education in Colorado’s Legal Psilocybin Sector: BIPOC Responses to Increase Policymakers’ Accountability,” expanding the scope of psychedelic research in Colorado.
Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St
Wed, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Fall Psychedelic Book Club — The Joyous Cosmology by Alan Watts (Pt. 2)
The Psychedelic Club of Denver is bringing back our book club, this time to discuss The Joyous Cosmology: Adventures in the Chemistry of Consciousness, written by the illustrious Alan Watts. Discussions are grounded in the focal text but often diverge into philosophical, spiritual, cultural, and any other subjects in the orbit of psychedelia.
The Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts’s exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate when accompanied with sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding.” More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts’s personal experiments and a profound meditation on our perennial questions about the nature of existence and the existence of the sacred.
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Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker known for his profound contributions to Eastern philosophy and the popularization of Zen Buddhism in the West. With his captivating lectures and books, Watts bridged the gap between Eastern and Western thought, exploring themes of mindfulness, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all things.
In addition to his philosophical work, Alan Watts also gained notoriety for his interest in psychedelics during the 1960s. He experimented with substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms, believing they offered unique insights into the nature of consciousness and human perception. His experiences with psychedelics informed his teachings and writings, contributing to his reputation as a countercultural icon and a thought leader in the exploration of altered states of consciousness.
This meetup is for the second half and full length of the text, but all are welcome regardless of how much they’ve read.
925 E 17th Ave, 925 E 17th Ave
Sun, November 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Become a Psychedelic Club of Denver member!
Our membership program is a great way to give back to the club, be more involved in the community, and get even more great benefits from the club! A few of our membership perks:
- Access to a private community Discord server
- Voting power within the organization
- Merch discounts and members-only merchandise
- Members-exclusive events and retreats
- Free access to our monthly paid events
- Volunteer opportunities
This is your club, so if you want to see something on this list, let us know!
Membership Dues
While we suggest a monthly contribution of $15/month, we want membership to be as accessible as possible, so you can give whatever you’re comfortable giving.
Where does your money go?
- 10% Management expenses
- 10% Membership perks, voted on by PCoD members
- 20% Quarterly donations to a nonprofit, voted on by PCoD members
- 20% Harm reduction supplies, i.e. test kits, educational materials, naloxone/Narcan
- 20% Operating costs, i.e. event costs
- 20% Marketing & outreach
Ready to become a Psychedelic Club Member?
We accept two routes of becoming a member:
- Donate online to our GivingFuel page (preferred)
- We also accept membership dues in cash at in-person events.
Once you’re a member, we’ll send you an email outlining all your benefits along with an invite to our private Discord server. We’ll occasionally offer members volunteer opportunities to temporarily waive their dues for a month.
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