NEST /nest/ noun

  1. a structure or place made or chosen by an animal to shelter its young.

  2. a natural structure, built of collected or found objects, that create a protected place for growth.

  3. a place of rest, retreat, or lodging.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make positive changes and accomplish their goals. Helping individuals and communities build supportive, compassionate containers can greatly increase safety, sustainability, and overall wellness. We are here to help.

About NEST

NEST, short for Network of Emotional Support Teams, is a California-based social work practice that offers virtual psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, risk/harm reduction education programs, and on-site support services for festivals and gatherings. NEST provides an individualized compassionate care training model to teams and communities that fosters connection, builds trust and opens communication to create sustainability and resilience. We are dedicated to building, teaching and implementing sustainable harm reduction principles and practices across communities and industries worldwide.

Our Vision

We believe in a future where everyone can access the resources and develop the skills they need to achieve their highest potential. Our goal is to help create more sustainable and supportive individuals, communities, and organizations.

Our Mission

We strive to support, train, educate and empower individuals who are working to improve their emotional wellbeing/quality of life and the organizations responsible for the wellness of their communities in order to create more trauma-informed, compassionate spaces.

Our Values

  • NEST is a no-judgment zone. From our NEST locations on-site at events to our process groups, all feelings, feedback and experiences are welcome and valid.

  • We strongly believe education is a pathway to empowerment and resiliency. Our trainings and our care models support individuals in making the best personal and community-based decisions.

  • We cannot do what we do successfully without taking on full partnership with our clients and communities. We become a key stakeholder for your best interests.

  • A healthy organization, educated staff, and well-trained compassionate care providers are the pillars of personal and professional sustainability.

  • NEST is built upon the principle of collaboration over competition. We believe that there is room enough for everyone and that each player in the harm reduction industry has a significant and beneficial role to play.

Building a NEST

Our trauma-informed therapeutic model serves individuals, groups and organizations to be more resilient, self-aware, compassionate and emotionally intelligent.

Working with NEST means:

Holistic Wellness

spiritually-minded, science-based psychotherapy and programs that support physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing

Infrastructure

organizational and administrative framework for successful, safe, and compliant programs and events

Comprehensive Training

tailored wellness-based and trauma-informed trainings for first responders, teams, industry leaders, and professionals

Conscious Connection

an open-minded framework where all feelings and feedback are valid

Professional Support

Networking, peer support, process groups for teams experiencing challenges, and for care providers experiencing burnout

Longevity for All

our care model addresses burnout, emotional fatigue and liability, from the individual to the organization