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Psychedelic Librarians

About Us

APRC is an Aspen-based nonprofit organization that educates community members and thought leaders on the optimal use of psychedelic medicines, emphasizing equity, safety, and spirituality.

The organization grew out of Right to Heal Aspen—an initiative consisting of over 30 local participants, including therapists, leaders, doctors, lawyers, parents, and plant medicine enthusiasts, committed to decriminalizing plant medicines in Aspen—and was established in response to community feedback following the passing of Prop 122 (The Natural Medicine Health Act of Colorado). This initiative arose due to the community's expressed need for ongoing support in navigating healing, safety, legality, and integration of psychedelics into health practices.

As your psychedelic librarians, we are dedicated to supporting your research and providing access to valuable resources for your inquiries.

Meet the Founders

  • Martha Hammel

    Co-founder and Executive Director of Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center and a nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, addiction, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, psychedelic integration, and the mind-body-spirit connection. She received a master's degree in Integrative Nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and wrote her thesis on the intersection of emotional trauma, addiction, and gut health. She is partnered with The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, Being True to You, The Healing Collective, and Holos Health/Journey 2 Life.

  • Laura Betti

    Co-founder of Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center and a certified psychedelic integration coach (BTTY), trained to educate about psychedelic preparation, risk reduction, and post-journey integration to help individuals make informed decisions around these powerful tools and optimize their experience. Laura has also completed training w. Third Wave for microdosing, Zendo Project Psychedelic Peer Support, and NEST Harm Reduction’s Psychedelic Stewardship and more. For her, empathy and compassion are the cornerstones of healing. In addition to this work, she is a fine artist.