MAPS Canada is building a community of practice to bring together professionals interested in advancing access to psychedelics in compliance with the law. Join us!
Join the Psychedelic Access Community of Practice!
In the spirit of collaboration, our Community of Practice continues to grow, bringing together professionals interested in advancing access to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP). To date, we have over 100 healthcare providers, prescribers, suppliers, policy experts, and patient advocates onboarded from coast to coast.
Want to connect, collaborate, and educate?
We welcome:
- Professionals who are interested in learning more or have questions about accessing psychedelics in compliance with the law
- Professionals who have previously submitted applications to the SAP (both successfully and unsuccessfully) and want to share lessons learned
- Suppliers interested in providing medicines in compliance with the law
- Policy and regulatory experts who want to bring their knowledge of contextual factors to the process
We envision the community to be:
- A vibrant place to discuss what works and what doesn’t in making applications, and to ask questions about related topics (e.g., patient education)
- A place to identify gaps in knowledge and practice, and to co-create resources to address them
- A one-stop “shop” for resources and expertise.
How are members engaging today?
We host bi-monthly Zoom meetings to help members stay informed on policies related to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, as well as hold space for connecting and sharing experiences. Our members continuously delve into rich discussions about the successes and challenges they face in their practice, as well as identifying initiatives to streamline the application process.
In between bi-monthly meetings, members stay engaged asynchronously through the use of our Google Group platform. Through discussion threads, valuable insights have been exchanged on topics including application experiences, resources, and more.
As opposed to working in silos, let’s work together to advance practice and policy in psychedelic medicine!
Do you have any questions? Please contact us at sap-cop@mapscanada.org
The Special Access Program Tip Sheet
Our Tip Sheet is now live! Learn how you can apply Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). You can find tips and templates to streamline your application process here.
Navigate the PAT application process with ease through our step-by-step guidance. Prepare for success by learning about common responses and feedback from Health Canada. Find answers to your questions and address any uncertainties that may arise. Access simple application templates to streamline your application and meet documentation requirements.
This comprehensive tool was co-developed by prescribers, providers, and patients of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from across Canada. If you’re interested in joining our Community of Practice, email sap-cop@mapscanada.org
We’re proud to provide a space for professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate. If you’d like to support the Tip Sheet initiative, please consider making a donation to MAPS Canada!
Want to contribute and stay informed?
