Michael Ledden is a psychotherapist and supervisor specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy and harm reduction. In 2021, inspired by other projects internationally, Michael co-founded PsyCare Ireland. In three short years under his leadership, PsyCare Ireland has grown from a team of 8 to a thriving community with 150 volunteers trained in psychedelic support with a presence at many of Ireland’s music festivals. PsyCare Ireland provides an example for all new PsyCare organisations to develop and succeed.

From Crisis to Care: Establishing PsyCare Initiatives in Your Region

Discover how PsyCare Ireland grew from a small team into a national leader in harm reduction at festivals, supporting individuals in substance induced crises. This talk shares our journey, trials, and triumphs while offering practical advice for starting your own PsyCare initiative in your own jurisdiction. Learn how to form a committee, craft a mission, navigate legal frameworks, recruit and train volunteers, secure funding, measure impact, and build a sustainable psychedelic informed festival welfare organisation. Whether you’re passionate about mental health, harm reduction, psychedelics or community well-being, this session provides the tools to create meaningful change.