End Of Life Psychedelic Care Launches Directory Connecting Caregivers And Patients

As part of the forthcoming Mental Health Awareness Week, End of Life Psychedelic Care (EOLPC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating psychedelic medicine into end-of-life care, has launched the EOLPC Connector Directory, an online resource that connects terminally ill individuals with practitioners skilled in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Expanding Access To End-Of-Life Care

The directory enables patients and caregivers to access professionals in psychedelic medicine and end-of-life care, providing a path to emotional healing for those facing anxiety, depression and existential distress. “Traditional services don't fully address the emotional and spiritual needs of older adults with terminal illnesses. Psychedelic therapy offers a powerful alternative, helping them find peace and emotional resilience,” said Lisa Ritter, LPC, co-founder of the Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Association and EOLPC Advisory Board member, referring to the mental health crisis among older adults.

Will Turner Heath, a death doula and EOLPC Board Member, highlighted the importance of accessibility. “I've seen firsthand how people nearing the end can feel abandoned… It's time we step up and provide the care our elders deserve.”

Mental Illness Awareness Week

This year's Mental Illness Awareness Week runs from October 6-12, 2024, culminating in World Mental Health Day on October 10. The theme, "My Mental Health at Work," focuses on the impact that workplace environments have on mental well-being. This initiative, spearheaded by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in collaboration with the World Federation for Mental Health offer resources for both employers and employees to create healthier work environments and better support their staff's mental health.

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