Rave Safe Inc
Providing Harm Reduction Supplies and Resources to the EDM Community
Rave Safe, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide Narcan, Fentanyl test strips, educational information and resources where you need them the most. Our tables provide an array of items meant to keep you and your family safe. And to lower the risks and stigma associated with our EDM community.
Who We Are
Our founder, Andi Thomason, saw the need for easier access to harm reduction supplies after attending her first festival in September, 2023.
By starting with providing Narcan at events, the need quickly grew and word spread within the local Kansas City EDM scene that free Narcan was being handed out at local events. With the help of local organizations, Rave Safe, Inc was able to start providing Fentanyl test strips as well.
Currently Rave Safe, Inc is able to provide Narcan, Fentanyl test strips, and various other supplies to multiple venues in Kansas City and St Louis.
We are excited to announce our expansion to St Louis! Follow our social media to keep up with our progress!
Our goal is to get Narcan and Fentanyl test strips in the hands of as many people as possible and to prevent the unnecessary overdoses that have plagued our community.
As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, we rely on people like you to help us with our continued efforts to make harm reduction accessible for all!
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Learn How You Can Help
It is absolutely true that giving back and being a part of Rave Safe Inc’s work will not only improve the lives of so many but bring you a sense of unparalleled satisfaction. Making the EDM community a better and safer place starts with small steps that evolve into profound transformation. But we can't do it without you! Each donation goes towards our overhead costs and helps us continue to provide the "extras" you see at our tables! Consider helping out our cause today!
Andi Thomason - Director and Founder of Rave Safe Inc.
I’m Andi Thomason, the director and founder of Rave Safe Inc., a nonprofit organization I started in 2023 after my life-changing experience at my first EDM festival. During that event, I was faced with a critical moment that led me to administer Narcan to someone in need, and that sparked a passion for making EDM events safer. I wanted to do something proactive, so I started by reaching out on local Facebook groups, letting people know I would be attending events and carrying Narcan and fentanyl test strips. The response was overwhelming, and that's how Rave Safe Inc. was born. What began as a simple post turned into a movement. In just two years, Rave Safe Inc. has expanded into two cities and grown to include more than 50 dedicated volunteers who share the mission of harm reduction in the EDM community. It's been incredible to see the impact we've made together, and we’re just getting started! Outside of my work with Rave Safe, I’m a proud Kansas City native. I've spent most of my life here, and it’s where I call home. When I’m not advocating for harm reduction or attending events, you’ll likely find me spending time with my beloved cats, Peter and Stinky, or my step-cat Atlas. I also attend many shows throughout the midwest with my loving boyfriend Spencer. They bring so much joy to my life and keep me grounded. I also have a background in addiction, having been clean for almost 7 years after overcoming a struggle with meth. My personal journey has given me a deep understanding of the importance of mental and physical well-being, which is why I’m so passionate about the work we do at Rave Safe. Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re making our community safer, one event at a time.
Our City Leaders
Joshua Thornhill - St. Louis Rave Safe President
Josh grew up in the Saint Louis area, listening to DnB and hardstyle sent to him by his English internet friends. At 19, he attended his first rave and began exploring altered states of consciousness, primarily using LSD and Phenethylamines. After a few impactful, heart-opening experiences on the dancefloor he began regularly attending shows, and also began exploring the entheogenic potential of psychedelic substances. His enthusiasm, open-mindedness, and desire to learn has always made him a go-to person for his peers and friends when drug-related questions arise. After receiving exceptional care from the Interfuse harm reduction team during a difficult and very intense psilocybin experience, Josh became interested in harm reduction and peer support to a greater degree. Realizing the lack of existing harm reduction resources available to the dance music community in Saint Louis, he and the other founding members of Rave Safe Saint Louis began working together to establish their local chapter. They launched with their first event on 9/21/24 and have been making waves in their local community ever since! Josh spends most of his leisure time hanging with his son, reading books about drugs and spirituality, and contemplating the inexpressible. His favorite dance music genre is psytrance/psybient and he LOVES to get Shpongled :::)
Jess Huggins - Kansas City Rave Safe President
Scamp ‘21 was my introduction to the EDM scene, and I’ve been enamored ever since. Keeping this awe-inspiring culture safe is important to me because it has reinvigorated my passion for music, art, and dance. It is also home to many incredibly talented humans. Whom I respect and admire. When I discovered RaveSafe, I saw a cause I believed in and the perfect opportunity to give back to a community that’s enriched my life immensely. By providing harm reduction supplies and resources, we save lives. I want everyone to be able to explore all raving has to offer safely and without judgment. So that the experiences and relationships we create here can be deeply healing. I started my volunteer journey in February of 2024. Since then, my desire to be helpful has blossomed into a leadership role where I now oversee our KC chapter. I’m blessed to be part of this creative, compassionate team. When I’m not dancing, you can find me and my two kiddos at local parks, flow jams, roller skating and generally spreading some sunshine.
Naloxone Training Video
Where can I order Narcan and Fentanyl test strips for free?
The state of Kansas and the state of Missouri both offer free Narcan and Fentanyl test strips delivered straight to you!
For Kansas residents: https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-kit-request-form/
For Missouri residents: https://nextdistro.org/mochoice
How can I identify an opioid overdose?
Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for:
Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
Falling asleep or losing consciousness
Slow, weak, or no breathing
Choking or gurgling sounds
Limp body
Cold and/or clammy skin
Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails)
ALWAYS CALL 911 AFTER ADMINISTERING NARCAN!
Where should I go if I need treatment or more resources?
Our friends at First Call KC can help you navigate the next steps if you decide you want additional help.
You can call their 24/7 crisis line anytime at 816-361-5900
Or you can reach out via their website at www.firstcallkc.org