PIRĀ® Public Relations "PR" COMMITTEE
Carrying the message of recovery through connection, creativity and service
Public relations within PIRĀ® is guided by our primary purpose of carrying the message of recovery. Psychedelics in Recoveryā¢ communicates with care, clarity and humility ā placing principles before personalities ā sharing PIRĀ®’s mission, values and service opportunities in alignment with our Traditions.
We meet on the first Saturday of every month, beginning Saturday, 3 October 2026 ā join our Zoom meeting, all are welcome.
8:30 AM PDT (Pacific) Ā· 11:30 AM EDT (Eastern)
Around the world: Vancouver 8:30 AM Ā· Denver 9:30 AM Ā· Mexico City 9:30 AM Ā· Toronto / New York 11:30 AM Ā· SĆ£o Paulo 12:30 PM Ā· London 4:30 PM Ā· Berlin / Madrid / Stockholm 5:30 PM Ā· Beijing 11:30 PM Ā· Sydney 2:30 AM (Sun) Ā· Auckland 4:30 AM (Sun)
No previous PR experience is needed ā just curiosity and a willingness to help. To get involved, email pr@psychedelicsinrecovery.org
š PR minutes are moving to the AstroLog. The PR foyer already holds six meetings, October 2025 to May 2026, one meeting per entry. More recent minutes are still in the Google Drive minutes folder, which may ask for access while sharing is sorted out.
š PR foyer š” AstroPorch šŗļø AstroMap š PIRĀ® GitHub Root
š” Adding minutes is easy, and retroactive minutes are welcome: send them to a trusted servant and they land as a dated entry in the PR foyer of the AstroLog.
Reach Out To Us In The [šāpublicā¢Ā·ā®Ā·ā¢relationsāš] Channel Of The PIR® Discord Server:
https://discord.gg/MyprTq8w95
š« helpdeskā¢Ā·āĀ·ā¢channelāš¼ — PIR®’s helpdesks. Type /techcom, /litcom, /github, /pr or /mod here or anywhere, fill in the short form, and a private thread opens that only you and that team can see. Resolved tickets move to this channel’s Threads → Archived list; tap Reopen if you still need help.
No Discord? No problem — the Helpdesk Portal is open to everyone:
š« Open the PIR® Helpdesk Portal š Open the PR-Desk
Type a command here or in any channel. A short form opens, and when you submit it, A.L.E.X. opens a private thread that only you and the right team can see. Choose Idea or feedback for suggestions, or Problem or request when something needs fixing. /ticket id:TECH-1 shows a ticket’s status. Service members use the Claim / In progress / Resolved buttons in each thread.
Just have a question? Try /ask first — it answers instantly from PIR®’s own pages. Prefer email? helpdesk@psychedelicsinrecovery.org is A.L.E.X.’s inbox.
šØļøā askĀ·š¤Ā·alexā¢āš¦ — Talk to A.L.E.X., PIR®’s helper. Tap Ask A.L.E.X. on the pinned panel and write anything. Answers are private to you and come from PIR®’s own pages, with sources. Tap Ask a follow-up to keep going, or Turn into a ticket when a person should help. A.L.E.X. only sees what you type into its forms and stores nothing.
ā¤ Not medical, dosing or legal advice, and not a crisis line.
š¦ Ask A.L.E.X. š How the desks work
šŗļø Curious how PIR®’s service story unfolds? The AstroMap charts every step of the journey. š ļø Behind the scenes: the pr-desk-public repo.
Prefer WhatsApp? Our public WhatsApp service channels are open — see all PIR® WhatsApp groups (added via admin approval).
About Us
The PR Committee is a trusted servant group within the PIRĀ® service structure dedicated to communication, awareness, and public interface. Our role is to support PIRĀ®ās growth and service by sharing accurate information about PIRĀ®ās recovery-focused mission, service opportunities, and fellowship resources with broader communities ā including members, professionals, partners, and the public.
We are not a marketing team ā we are a service committee, rooted in the Twelve Step ethos of honesty, humility, and service. Our work reflects PIRĀ®ās values: to carry the message, uphold anonymity, and support recovery journeys.
Our Current Projects
Find your place
No prior PR experience required ā there are many ways to be of service ā no specialist skills required, just curiosity and a willingness to help serve the vision with care.
Service Opportunities
PR service is a meaningful way to give back to PIRĀ®ās mission and support the sharing of recovery resources in the world.
- Community WhatsApp Moderator & Content Volunteer ā help keep the group welcoming and focused. Share approved announcements and resources, encourage respectful participation and respond to questions or direct them to the appropriate committee.
- Social Media Volunteer ā prepare and schedule posts, share fellowship updates and monitor comments and messages across our platforms.
- Video & Reels Editor ā turn existing talks, interviews and podcast recordings into short clips, with clear captions and suitable formats for each platform.
- Podcast Support Volunteer ā support Integration Radio through editing, episode preparation, descriptions, promotional materials or release coordination.
- PR Writer & Convention Liaison ā help draft press releases and announcements, support outreach and maintain regular communication with the Convention Committee.
- Canva & Design Volunteer ā create posters, social media graphics and podcast visuals that give fellowship communications a clear, consistent appearance.
- WordPress & Digital Support Volunteer ā work alongside the Tech Committee to update website content and help keep fellowship information accessible and current.
- Coordination & General Support ā help organise content, track tasks and follow up on projects.
Interested in any of these roles? Email pr@psychedelicsinrecovery.org
Reach Out To Us In The [šāpublicā¢Ā·ā®Ā·ā¢relationsāš] Channel Of The PIR® Discord Server: https://discord.gg/MyprTq8w95
A few hours can make a difference
If you spend time on social media, enjoy writing or creating, or have design, digital or communications skills, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re new to all of this but willing to learn, you are equally welcome. Tell us what interests you and how much time you can offer ā we’ll explore a manageable way to contribute.
Join our next meeting or email pr@psychedelicsinrecovery.org
Mission Statement
Our Purpose & Mission
The PR Committee exists to:
- Clarify PIRĀ®’s Purpose: Explain who we are as a recovery fellowship that integrates 12-Step principles and mindful engagement with psychedelics as one potential tool in recovery.
- Share Information Responsibly: Ensure that PIRĀ®’s voice in the world is accurate, respectful, and aligned with our recovery purpose ā neither promoting substances nor encouraging illegal activity.
- Support Access to Recovery Resources: Facilitate access to PIRĀ® service information, meeting resources, educational materials, and opportunities to serve.
- Connect with Communities & Partners: Build bridges with individuals, support networks, allies in recovery, and recovery-oriented organisations who share a common interest in compassionate support and healing, whilst practising tradition 6.
- Promote Awareness of PIRĀ® Fellowship: Increase awareness of PIRĀ®’s existence, structure, and service opportunities while honouring anonymity and avoiding controversy.
Help PIRĀ® connect with the world ā with clarity, respect, and purpose.
Our guiding principles
Our work is rooted in recovery, fellowship and service. We aim to share accurate information, respect anonymity and consent, and honour PIRĀ®’s Twelve Traditions.
Our communications and podcast offer space for shared experience and reflection in support of recovery. They do not promote or endorse substance use.
Help PIRĀ® connect with the World ā with Clarity, Respect, and Purpose
The current schedule, Zoom links and meeting history all live on the š PIRĀ® Service Calendar ā see the buttons above.