The Fireside Database: Large-Scale Evidence from 25,419 Psychedelic Support Interactions
OSF Preprints August 24, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.7910/dvn/qppdpz (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Sample size | 25,419 |
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| Population | People who contacted the Fireside Project peer support service during psychedelic experiences, with a linked survey subsample of 2,854 respondents |
| Duration | Interactions conducted between 2021 and 2025 |
Abstract
This repository contains de-identified data and analysis code accompanying the manuscript Psychedelic Support at Scale: Epidemiological and Psychological Insights from the Fireside Project. The Fireside Database is a US-based dataset comprising 25,419 peer support interactions conducted by 220 trained volunteers between 2021 and 2025. It includes linked post-interaction survey data (N = 2,854) with satisfaction and outcome measures.