Understory Equitable Access Fund

Despite Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) being a promising mental health treatment, it’s not yet covered by MSP. This makes it harder for low-income and equity-denied groups to access PAT.

Through the Equitable Access Fund, Understory provides discounted and subsidized treatment for those who are eligible.

Contributors to the Equitable Access Fund are helping to build a community dedicated to addressing the barriers that prevent many people from benefiting from psychedelic-assisted treatment.

Eligibility to access funding is based on after-tax household income (total net income by all members of the household over 12 months) falling at or below the low-income thresholds determined annually.

Thresholds are relative to household size and are based on Statistics Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO). To adjust for significant increases in the cost of living and to provide greater access to our community, Understory has increased eligibility thresholds by 50%. Follow the link below to review current thresholds.

If you qualify for financial assistance, please visit our Apply page to review our program requirements. Once you’ve confirmed your ability to participate, select Contact Us. Submit your name and email, and indicate “I require financial assistance and am interested in the Equitable Access Fund” from the options menu.

Participants who receive financial assistance will be selected by lottery. If you are selected, you’ll be contacted to confirm your eligibility and group placement. At this time, you’ll be asked to provide documentation outlining household net income (ex: Notice of Assessment or Proof of Income statement from the CRA).

When you donate to the Equitable Access Fund, you’re joining a community of humans dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health care.

Your contribution provides additional subsidized treatment to those who qualify, ensuring that psychedelic-assisted therapy costs do not become insurmountable barriers.

Donations are not tax-deductible.