General Information
A well-organized party reduces the risk of emergencies and creates spaces where attendees—whether they use substances or not—can feel comfortable. Our goal with PsyCare is to provide partygoers with the best possible atmosphere and information.
PsyCare refers to supporting people during acute emotional or psychological distress or crisis situations in a party setting. This often—but not always—is related to substance use.
Other common triggers or contributing factors include sleep deprivation, sensory overload, crowds, (sexual or physical) violence, cold, wet conditions, poor visibility, and more.
Goals include:
- Providing support and accompaniment (not therapy) in crisis situations
- Offering human, supportive contact, including one-on-one if needed
- Meeting basic needs (warmth, food, safety, rest)
- Assisting with essential activities (using the restroom, getting home, etc.)
- Assessing situations to activate the emergency chain if necessary
To achieve this, we create protected, substance-free spaces that invite attendees to rest, calm down, and be creative. These spaces are not meant to replace chillout areas nor serve as consumption spaces. Depending on the size of the party or festival, we operate with a correspondingly large team on-site, working closely with paramedics. All staff receive extensive training in relevant topics such as substance knowledge, first aid (including drug-related emergencies), and crisis intervention.
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With us, everything revolves around PsyCare, Harm Reduction, Safer Use and informed education—and, of course, Flausch & Tüdel.
We aim to create a space where knowledge is shared, support is offered, and mindful interaction with each other is practiced. Here, scene experience meets openness: insider knowledge meets curious ravers, experienced members meet newcomers.
A wide variety of people come together with us—trained and still-learning, awareness-oriented individuals, people with drug-checking expertise, and passionate contributors from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.
What unites us is the desire for more safety, responsibility, community, and respectful interaction. Diversity isn’t just a buzzword for us—it’s lived practice—and our list of perspectives and skills continues to grow.
We are a volunteer collective of dedicated people who want to help ensure that all guests have a good and safe experience—and that events become positive experiences for everyone involved.
For us, responsibility starts with ourselves. Alongside caring for others, self-care is just as important as PsyCare—because only those who take good care of themselves can be there for others. Everyone contributes to the extent that their own capacities allow. We support each other, look out for one another, and work as a team.
A central part of our work is proactive drug support in the party context. Our goal is to minimize risks and promote informed, self-determined decision-making.
A special focus is on Safer Use — that is, making substance use as low-risk as possible. We provide information, education, and Safer Use materials.
We answer questions about substances, mixing substances, and potential risks. We are always available to speak with any guest.
When we can support people so they feel better, we do so, of course. We approach substance use without judgment—that means we do not condemn anyone, but we also do not encourage use. We do not give consumption recommendations; we provide information about risks and possible interactions.
If guests feel physically or psychologically unwell—for example, due to substances—we are there to provide support.
Our team consists of trained and experienced people, educated according to the guidelines of SONICS e. V. (the German umbrella association for PsyCare).
For work in the psychedelic support context, they receive specialized training in supporting people in extreme psychological situations.
And when the tried-and-true strategy of “chai, blanket, banana” isn’t enough, we know how to stabilize, catch, and safely accompany people — so they can feel better and, whenever possible, return to the event feeling supported and empowered.