WELCOME
We understand that reaching out for more information about this new therapy is a significant step. We want to assure you that we're here to support and guide you through this process. Psychedelic assisted therapy offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and transformation, and we're excited to share more about how this journey could unfold for you.
Who is Eligible?
Currently psilocybin assisted therapy may be approved by Health Canada for people experiencing the following issues:
End of Life Anxiety/Distress
with terminal illness
End-of-life anxiety or distress is a complex emotional experience that individuals may face as they approach the final chapter of their lives. It encompasses a range of feelings, including fear, uncertainty, and apprehension about the inevitable unknown. People confronting end-of-life anxiety may grapple with existential questions, reflecting on the meaning and purpose of their lives.
During a guided psychedelic-assisted therapy session, individuals may experience a deepened sense of introspection, allowing them to confront existential fears and gain new perspectives on life and death. Psychedelics have the potential to facilitate a transcendental or mystical experience, which may lead to a sense of interconnectedness, acceptance, and spiritual insight.
Treatment Resistant Depression
For individuals (18+ years of age) experiencing persistent emotional distress that has proven resistant to conventional treatments—whether due to treatment failure, intolerance, limited access, or personal refusal—psychedelics present as a potentially transformative therapeutic option. By inducing altered states of consciousness, psychedelics can enable deep introspection, providing an alternative framework for addressing entrenched emotional challenges. The potential to enhance emotional regulation and promote psychological flexibility could be particularly beneficial for individuals who haven't found relief through traditional treatments. Psychedelics offer an opportunity for renewed hope, insight, and healing where other approaches may have fallen short.
Contraindications
At Alethia, we prioritize your safety and well-being above all else. We want to ensure that our services are suitable for you and that you feel comfortable with the process. As such, we adhere to the guidelines established by MAPS/FDA to ensure that you have the best possible experience.
For your safety, we do not recommend ingesting psychedelics if:
Pregnant or
breast feeding
History of psychosis or Schizophrenia
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Other medical conditions*
* Other medical conditions include:
❏ Receiving chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, biologic therapies- may participate while receiving those therapies if tolerating the therapy or treatment in a sufficient fashion to allow administration of oral psilocybin.
❏ Cancer with central nervous system involvement.
❏ In a clinical trial where psilocybin therapy would disqualify them from their treatment trial.
❏ Severe hepatic dysfunction or renal insufficiency
❏ Paraneoplastic syndrome or a tumor with ectopic hormone production
❏ Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions: uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled angina, a clinically significant ECG abnormality (e.g. atrial fibrillation).
❏ Active uncontrolled epilepsy.
❏ Unstable Insulin-dependent diabetes
At Alethia, we prioritize your safety above all else and want to ensure that you have a positive and safe experience.
The Alethia Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Intake Process
After you've reviewed the information on this website, your journey begins with a one hour consultation with our team to help you decide if psychedelic assisted therapy is right for you.
COST: $200 (non-refundable)
Step 2
Physician Consultation
The next step is an assessment with our medical doctors who will help determine your eligibility with Health Canada.
Step 3
SAP Application &
Health Canada Approval
Our medical doctors will begin the Special Access Program (SAP) application to Health Canada on your behalf. Upon approval, we will begin to coordinate the procurement of the medicine (psilocybin) for you.
COST: $400 (non-refundable)
Step 4
Preparation Sessions
Preparation sessions help you prepare your mind, body and spirit for the medicine session. This is a period of reflection, where with the assistance of your primary guide, you will begin to set your intentions (goals) for your trip.
We strongly recommend a minimum of 3 sessions, but you are welcome to schedule as many as needed for you to feel ready to work with the medicine.
Reflective workbook provided.
COST: $200 per session
Step 5
Medicine Session
Once your preparation is complete and you feel ready, we will schedule your medicine session. Sessions are done in our space located in Waterloo (option for London location as well). These sessions are scheduled for 6-8 hours and you are accompanied by by your primary guide as well as a second guide.
COST: $2400
Step 6
Integration Session
Lasting changes comes from your integrative work following your medicine day. We recommend the following integration schedule:
24 hours post-medicine day
1-2 weeks after your trip
1 month after your trip
You will work with your primary guide to customize a plan that it is tailored to your needs.
COST: $200 per session
** If you have benefit coverage that includes Registered Social Workers (RSW) your plan may cover some of the costs of your treatment.
