PsyCon 2026: Public Safety & Harm Reduction in Unregulated Psychedelic Use Panel Discussion

As interest in psychedelics continues to grow across Colorado, how can we protect public health while reducing harm and expanding access to accurate information?

Join Mental Health Colorado at PsyCon 2026 for an engaging panel discussion on Public Safety & Harm Reduction in Unregulated Psychedelic Use. This timely conversation will explore the intersection of behavioral health, public safety, clinical care, and psychedelic policy, with a focus on practical strategies to reduce risk, support individuals, and strengthen community health.

Our distinguished panel features:

• Tasia Poinsatte, Colorado Director, Healing Advocacy Fund
• Dr. Case Newsom, Medical Director, Stadium Medical & Zendo Project
• Vincent Atchity, President & CEO, Mental Health Colorado
• Lt. Daric Gutzwiller, Summit County Sheriff’s Office

Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Colorado’s evolving psychedelic landscape, including harm reduction approaches, public safety considerations, education, and the role of evidence-informed policy in protecting individuals and communities.