The Toronto Psychedelic Society

Organized by Kindred Seer and 9 others

What we’re about

The Toronto Psychedelic Society (TPS) is a diverse, multidisciplinary community of academics, students, researchers, artists, therapists, teachers, counselors and others with a shared interest in psychedelics. We seek to provide more opportunity for our members to learn more about the multifaceted aspects of psychedelics.
We are a community that contributes our passion, ideas and courage to help others heal, to support psychedelic science, to educate and inform, and to have the freedom to explore our own consciousness.
We have many communities of interest:

> Education: de-stigmatization, community, outreach, harm reduction
> Entrepreneurs
> Artists and musicians

> Science: psychedelic medicine , clinical research, fundraising

> Integration: therapy, consciousness, integration and psychology

> Events: communications, social media, and operations

We believe that psychedelics can be used safely when users are knowledgeable and informed. Stigmatization of users and half-baked ideas arise from ignorance. We believe in communicating fair and honest messages about the safe use of psychedelics.
We create safe spaces where we can have psychedelic conversations. We host spaces to talk about personal experiences, and sponsor supportive integration circles. We believe integration is the key to learning from psychedelic experiences.
We host a stage for the discussion and dissemination of psychedelic science. We support psychedelic research undertaken by MAPS Canada (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), Maps USA, The Beckley Foundation, The Heffter Institute and other sources of valid scientific enquiry.
We encourage engagement. We are a community of free-thinking, open- minded people. So engage with us! 
Membership Guidelines
* We encourage curiosity and open-mindedness in our members  
* What happens in meetings stays in meetings. Please respect  other’s confidentiality  
* All discussions and events are declared to be safe spaces  
* Group meetings are to be inclusive and free of judgment  
* Our meetings are substance-free  
* We do not support the promotion of any enterprise that is not  aligned with our statement of intent  
* Intoxicated people will be removed from meetings if they are  deemed to be disruptive  
* We support evidence-based practices from well-regarded clinical  studies.  
* No member of TPS may speak for the group without tacit approval  
* All decisions of the group are to be based on consensus  
* Individuals attempting to sell or distribute illegal substances at  our events will be asked to leave  
* Leaders nurture and grow with the group, not govern it

Featured event

Sun, Jul 28, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT"A Better Trip" — LIVE at the Fox Theatre in Toronto

Fox Theatre, Ontario M4E 1G2, Toronto, ON

"A Better Trip" — LIVE at the Fox Theatre in Toronto cover photo

Comedy + Science + Art + Psychedelics = A Better Trip

Journey into the mind of a psychedelic astronaut with a consciousness-expanding comedy experience. At the intersection of science, humor, and psychedelics comes "A Better Trip," the latest work from Shane Mauss.

Originally a residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas–this hilariously heady event highlights Shane’s personal psychedelic experiences and examines the history, science, and culture of psychedelics. Accompanied by a vivid display of mind-blowing visuals and custom animations that back the entire performance, this one-of-a-kind show articulates the psychedelic experience.

About Shane Mauss
Stand-up credits include: Kimmel, Showtime, Netflix, multiple Comedy Central appearances and five appearances on Conan.
Noteable podcast appearances include : Duncan Trussell's Family Hour, WTF, Bertcast, Whiskey Ginger, and You Made it Weird, etc.
Award-winning comedian, science podcaster, and mental health advocate Shane Mauss relentlessly integrates his life, interests, and imagination into creating shows that go far beyond traditional stand-up.
Known for his uncanny description of psychedelic experiences, Shane’s Comedy Central "Tales From The Trip" videos have millions of views and his last SOLD-OUT tour ("A Good Trip") inspired the documentary "Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics."

About The Visuals
MICHAEL STRAUSS is a VJ, digital artist, and event producer. Providing live visuals for legends in the psychedelic space, including Shpongle, Alex Grey, Desert Dwellers; Michael has crafted psychedelic audiovisual experiences and immersive environments for nearly 20 years.