Advocating for Safe, Edquitable, and Evidence-Based Psychedelic Access

The Psychedelic Access Project is a volunteer led and run 501(c)4 advocating for the rational and fact-based reevaluation of psychedelics at the communal and state level, with respect to their medicinal properties and potential to enhance individual wellbeing.

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Our Mission

We advocate for the rational, evidence-based reevaluation of psychedelics at the community and state levels, recognizing their medicinal properties and their potential to enhance individual well-being.

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Community-Led. Science-Driven.

Founded by advocates, health professionals, and policy strategists, PsyAP serves as a bridge between research, regulation, and real-world practice.

We engage directly with lawmakers, educators, and communities to translate complex science into clear policy and accessible public information.

Core Values

Equitable Access

We believe everyone deserves safe, affordable, and culturally informed access to psychedelic care — not just those with resources or proximity to care.

Community Well-Being

We work to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities across Minnesota by supporting approaches that honor both science and lived experience.

Evidence Driven Policy

We are committed to shaping psychedelic policy through data, research, and transparency, ensuring Minnesota’s laws reflect public health and safety.

What We Do

  • Promote Health and Collective Well-Being

    We highlight the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and support approachs that improve individual and community health across Minnesota.

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  • Provide Clear, Fact-Based Information

    We equip individuals, communities, and lawmakers with reliable, accessible information about psychedelic safety, effects, and best practices.

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  • Advance Evidence-Based Policy

    We help lawmakers craft responsiblem data-driven policy that reflects public health needs and supprots safe access to psychedelic care.

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  • Dispel Misinformation

    We challenge stigma and misinformation by sharing accurate science and elevating real-world experience from trusted community voices.

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Our Approach.

Policy is not just paperwork, it is a reflection of what we value and who we choose to prioritize.

Grounded in Research. Rooted in Community.

We take a pragmatic, inclusive approach to psychedelic access — recognizing that meaningful change happens through education, empathy, and evidence. Our work balances the promise of innovation with the responsibility to protect and uplift Minnesotans.

Leadership Team

PsyAP is led by a team of volunteer advocates, health professionals, and community leaders with experience in harm reduction, policy design, and civic engagement.

Kurtis Hanna
Board President

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Beecher Vaillancourt
Treasurer

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Maren Schroeder
Interim Secretary

Amy Butani
Director

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Jamie Croyle
Director

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Ben Flattum
Director

Bob Galligan
Director

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Elliot Ginsburg
Director

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Nick McKenna
Director

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