How Oregon Became a Leader in Psilocybin Services
The Legal Framework: Oregon Psilocybin Services Act
You may wonder how Oregon provides psilocybin services when the FDA classifies psilocybin as a Schedule 1 substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. In November 2020, Oregon voters approved the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, codified in Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 475A. This groundbreaking legislation directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to license and regulate psilocybin product production and psilocybin service provisions.
Who Oversees Psilocybin Services in Oregon?
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a division of the OHA’s Public Health Division, administers ORS 475A. OPS is responsible for adopting administrative rules, issuing licenses, and regulating licensees to ensure compliance. License applications opened on January 2, 2023, and the first licensed psilocybin service center launched in summer 2023.
Today, Oregon is home to 31 licensed psilocybin service centers. You can explore a directory of licensed labs, manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators here.
Oregon’s Unique Psilocybin Model: Wellness-Centered Services
As the first U.S. state to establish a regulatory framework for psilocybin services, Oregon’s approach is distinct from dispensary models like cannabis. Psilocybin products must be:
Cultivated or produced by licensed manufacturers
Tested by licensed laboratories
Administered exclusively at licensed service centers during supervised sessions
This ensures that psilocybin products cannot be purchased and consumed off-site.
A Continuum of Care for Healing and Wellness
Unlike product-centered models, Oregon’s psilocybin services focus on a continuum of care:
Screening and preparation sessions
Supported psilocybin administration
Integration sessions to process and reflect
This holistic model emphasizes safety, wellness, and cultural responsiveness. Licensed facilitators bring diverse professional and lived experiences, allowing them to provide culturally attuned services.
Local Restrictions: Cities and Counties Opting Out
Some Oregon cities and counties have adopted ordinances prohibiting psilocybin manufacturers and service centers. In certain cases, only one type of operation is restricted. You can check a tracker of cities and counties opting out here.
Why Clients Are Traveling to Oregon for Psilocybin Services
People worldwide are traveling to Oregon to access psilocybin services that may be illegal where they live. Oregon’s rigorous regulations ensure safety and prevent abuse, offering peace of mind to clients.
The state has also implemented a formal process for filing complaints against licensees who violate statutes or rules. If a licensee is found in egregious violation, OPS may impose civil penalties or revoke licenses. Clients are encouraged to trust their instincts and avoid moving forward with any licensee they feel uncomfortable with.
Ready to Explore Psilocybin Services?
If you’re considering psilocybin services, reach out to a licensed facilitator or service center. These professionals are trained to guide you through the preparation, administration, and integration process safely and ethically.
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