Mission & Guiding Principles
What we believe, who we are, and how we approach the sacred work of holding space for one another.
Our Name
The name Fireside Project was inspired by the feeling of sitting around a fire - a sense of community, connection, and openness that has gathered us together for as long as people have been people. Warming our hands and hearts, we have celebrated, mourned, feasted, danced, shared stories, and of course, journeyed.
At Fireside Project, we look to our shared ancestry beside the fire as a way to light our path forward - toward a more loving, interconnected world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help people minimize the risks of psychedelic experiences.
We fulfill this mission in three ways: by providing in-the-moment support through our Psychedelic Support Line; by offering long-term, scheduled support through our Fireside-Certified™ Psychedelic Coaching Program; and by training generations of culturally competent, diverse, and compassionate psychedelic practitioners.
Our Guiding Principles
Our work is sacred. The people who call our line, and those who sit with our coaches, entrust us with the privilege of supporting them during some of their most vulnerable moments. Honoring this trust, we strive to provide everyone with the quality of support we would want for ourselves, or for the people we love most in the world.
Nine principles illuminate the path. We hold them lightly, and we hold them seriously.
We check our egos and our credentials at the door. We are space holders - not healers, not guides, not gurus.
We communicate with clarity, compassion, and curiosity, especially during challenging moments.
We co-create a culture of accountability, where everyone has clarity about their role, takes responsibility for their actions, and feels a sense of ownership in the fulfillment of our mission.
We actively invite, are grateful for, and consider all feedback.
We are transparent with our community and with each other. We are clear about what is working and what we can improve.
We regularly examine what we do, why we do it, how others do it, and how we can do better.
Vulnerability is strength. It requires trust in each other's kindness and good intentions. We strive to create an environment where all people are comfortable being vulnerable.
We think outside the box to develop innovative practices that better fulfill our mission.
We test all aspects of our processes and initiatives to determine what's working, and what isn't.