P.E.A.C.E. Program | Behavioral Health Training

This Psychedelic Emergency, Acute, and Continuing care Education (P.E.A.C.E.) Program training designed to equip professionals and community responders with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to effectively recognize and respond to psychedelic-related crises. Participants will learn evidence-informed approaches that prioritize safety, de-escalation, and compassion while supporting improved outcomes for individuals in distress and those providing care.

Through a trauma-informed and collaborative framework, the training explores strategies to reduce the risk of harm or escalation, strengthen coordination across medical, behavioral health, and public safety systems, and minimize liability for responders and organizations. In addition to addressing acute crisis response, participants will gain valuable tools for supporting individuals after and before psychedelic use—enhancing integration, promoting long-term stabilization, and fostering continuity of care across disciplines and settings.

The P.E.A.C.E. Training includes the following required components:

• Module 1: Online training: didactic videos, quizzes, and pre-course assessment (1-2 hours)

• Module 2: In-person Training Seminar and post-seminar assessment

In-person participation is limited to 80 seats. If the session is full, you may join the waitlist and will still receive access to Module 1. Should space become available for Module 2, priority will be given to waitlisted participants who have completed Module 1.

Module 2 will be recorded and posted to the CWI Professional Library within one month for anyone who cannot attend live.

1. Participants must be a licensed behavioral health or medical professional: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, Mental Health Crisis Intervention Responders.
2. Participants must be professionals working in Ohio.
3. Completion of Module 1 at least 2 weeks prior to Module 2 in-person Training Seminar (See Training Structure for details).

A certificate of completion will be sent to all participants who complete the required components. Certificates will be sent via email within 21 days of training completion. Please note there are no continuing education credits awarded for this training

This training seminar will be video and audio recorded to develop online content for the Module 2 curriculum. The primary focus of recording will be on the speakers and instructional content, not on attendees.

Please note that incidental recording of audience members may occur, for example if you move through by the camera while a recording is taking place. By participating in this seminar, you acknowledge that your image or voice may be captured incidentally.

The Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) strives to create safe spaces for learning for all participants. As a result, trainings are considered viewpoint-neutral space to ensure an optimal learning environment. It is asked that participants kindly keep comments & questions focused on training content. Comments deemed inflammatory or unprofessional may result in removal from the training. In addition, practitioners are ethically obligated to uphold client confidentiality. The CPDRE reserves the right to remove any participants from a course whose behavior impedes the delivery of program content and/or negatively impacts the learning opportunities of other participants.

Technology assisted devices are not allowed unless requested to be used for accessibility reasons and submitted to our office following our accessibility and accommodation policy. If our team sees an AI Bot in a training, they will be removed. For further questions please reach out to [email protected].

We strive to host accessible events which enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. At registration, participants are asked if they require any accessibility or other learning accommodations. Participants who require an accommodation to participate in this training, can also contact us no later than 14 days prior to the event email at [email protected] to detail your needs.

Participants can find more information on how to file a grievance if there are concerns on the Office of Continuing Education Website csw.osu.edu/continuing-education.

For questions, participants can reach out to the CPDRE via email at [email protected]

On occasion something unexpected may occur which would keep you from attending the training seminar. You can follow these instructions on how to cancel your free registration.

There may be times when Module 2 Seminar must be cancelled or rescheduled by the CPDRE. When an event is cancelled or rescheduled the administrative staff will make every effort to notify registrants as quickly as possible.

The Psychedelic Emergency, Acute and Continuing care Education (P.E.A.C.E.) Program is led by the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE), with support from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), to establish evidence-informed education for Ohio’s behavioral healthcare, emergency medical services and emergency department, and law enforcement professionals. Through this partnership, has licensed and integrated MAPS’ professionally produced training assets - specialized video modules on psychedelic crisis fundamentals, recognition, response, and responder liability - into the P.E.A.C.E. curriculum. These materials are then paired with live seminars and interactive learning, forming the foundation of Ohio’s first statewide psychedelic crisis and continuing-care education initiative. The collaboration unites CPDRE’s research and workforce development expertise with MAPS’ decades of leadership in psychedelic harm reduction and clinical training to ensure professionals across systems are prepared to respond safely, compassionately, and effectively to psychedelic-related crises.

The training materials are hosted online through the Community Wellness Initiative (CWI)’s Professional Resource Library, a secure, supportive space for professionals who work in High Intensity/High Impact professions (e.g., first responders and mental health professionals). The CWI is a working and learning collaborative where researchers, students, practitioners, and community partners develop practical workplace wellness solutions to address Ohio’s workforce crises in health, safety, and education.

The Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) at The Ohio State University unites faculty, clinicians, researchers, trainees, and community partners to lead innovation in psychedelic science. Founded in 2022, the CPDRE is advancing transformative research, education, and service to Revolutionize Healing and expand our understanding of the mind, health, and society. By bridging disciplines and fostering collaboration, the CPDRE is shaping the future of psychedelic studies and driving breakthroughs that will transform our understanding of the mind, health, and society.

Info: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

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