
Psilocybin Retreats and Therapy Centers in Oregon
While we at MycoMeditations welcome legalization that allows for psychedelic therapy to improve the mental health crisis, our experience of providing over 6000 psilocybin therapy sessions allows us to see limitations of the Oregon regulatory framework informing the protocols for psilocybin treatment centers.
Your Guide to Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon
The therapeutic potential of psilocybin continues to gain attention worldwide. Clinical trials further highlight the potential of psilocybin therapy each year, with increasing mentions of psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs in research literature as this "breakthrough therapy" surrounding psychedelic substances emerges in the mainstream.
In the United States, each year has new states moving legislation forward to eventually allow for legal psilocybin sessions to be accessed. Oregon passed Measure 109 in November 2020 to allow for the regulated medical use of psilocybin under the supervision of trained and licensed facilitators in a licensed service center. Since then, Oregon Psilocybin Services has implemented rules and regulations for providing therapeutic services involving psilocybin, leading to a growing number of legal service centers in Oregon and people traveling from abroad to access these therapies.
Legal Frameworks and Regulations for Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon
The official regulations, as overseen by the Oregon Health Authority, outline specific guidelines regarding the dosage of psilocybin, facilitator training, the environments in which sessions can take place, and the criteria for client eligibility. Monitoring and reporting processes are in place to assess outcomes and enhance the understanding of psilocybin's therapeutic impacts.
While we at MycoMeditations welcome legalization that allows for psychedelic therapy to improve the mental health crisis, our experience of providing over 6000 psilocybin therapy sessions allows us to see limitations of the Oregon regulatory framework informing the protocols for psilocybin treatment centers, which we will share below. Nonetheless, psilocybin mushrooms are a powerful tool for overcoming depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other mental health challenges. People want to access these therapies more than ever.
Exploring Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon
We understand it can feel risky to travel somewhere new, pay thousands of dollars in the hope that a new therapy can assist with emotional healing to help get to the root of challenges you may face in your daily life. Or perhaps your struggles with a mental health disorder are so severe that you think you have no other options. It is our hope that this article can point you in the best direction and provide you with important considerations before making any decision, especially if you are already considering a visit to Oregon for a psilocybin experience.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a powerful experience that requires the utmost trust in those supporting you. If you are considering a visit to Oregon to participate in a psilocybin program, we provide you with an overview of some of the psilocybin service centers there. If you wish to explore these companies further, we advise you to do your additional research, ask questions, and discover if they are the right fit for you. Call the centers you might be interested in and speak with them directly to get a better sense before making any decisions. You can take a look at the Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensee Directory to conduct further research.
Please note that the retreats and centers listed below are not endorsed by MycoMeditations, this guide is simply to consolidate possible selections for people seeking psilocybin therapy services in Oregon.
Psilocybin Healing Centers in Oregon
Innertrek
InnerTrek provides psilocybin therapy services and offers facilitator training programs approved by the Oregon Health Authority, having already trained hundreds of psilocybin facilitators.
This center emphasizes the importance of communal experiences in the healing process, making it an option for those who value shared journeys. InnerTrek offers single-day group sessions priced between $1,200 and $2,000, with an additional cost of up to $100 for psilocybin. Their three-day group retreats are available for $2,500, which consists of one session. Innertrek's single-day group sessions provide two online preparation and integration sessions, and the retreats also include preparation and integration while on the retreat.
Their center is located in downtown Portland, so there are many options for nearby accommodations if you are traveling in from outside of Portland.
Epic Healing Eugene
Epic Healing Eugene provides both private and group psilocybin therapy sessions.
Individual sessions consist of three hours dedicated to preparation sessions followed by two hours of integration. They also offer quarterly mini psilocybin retreats in Oregon. The cost of single-dose psilocybin therapy ranges from $2,200 to $2,800, and two-dose packages range between $3,600-$4,600, depending on the facilitator.
Small group experiences will cost you $1,800 for a single session. Their psilocybin doses appear to be very low when done in their retreat setting. Located in the heart of Eugene, it serves as a convenient option for those looking to explore psilocybin therapy in urban settings.
Psilocybin Retreat Locations in Oregon
Odyssey
Odyssey is one of the more well-known psilocybin retreats in Oregon, offering both private and group retreat options. Their center is located outside of the city, and provides a beautiful setting to complement your psilocybin therapy experience.
Their private retreats are custom curated over two or three days with a wide range of prices, anywhere from $2500 and $4500. The private retreats include one psilocybin session with a couple of hours of preparation and integration support around the session. The group retreats are all-inclusive with meals and lodging.
Their prices range anywhere from $3500-$5700, depending on the accommodations selected. The retreats are three nights and include one psilocybin session with preparation and integration. If you have a higher budget and are looking for a more nature-based experience in Oregon, you may want to take a look at Odyssey.
Confluence
Confluence, in the city of Ashland, Oregon, offers a range of different psilocybin services that take place in different settings depending on the service you select. They offer private single-day psilocybin sessions, 3-day private retreats, or 5-day group retreats.
The single-day sessions take place in a private room within their licensed psilocybin service center. The psilocybin session is accompanied by a therapy session and breathwork session prior to the dose, and two integration calls following the dose. The price is $2250. The 3-day private retreats take place in the outdoors surrounding Confluence's healing center and involve one psilocybin session. Breathwork and meditation sessions are a part of the preparation and integration experience.
The price for this service is $3900. Their 5-day group retreats also take place within natural surroundings at the healing center and include two psilocybin sessions. Similar to the private retreats, preparation and integration are offered to complement the psilocybin journeys. Prices start at $5900. Those with a larger budget may be interested in researching Confluence.
Limitations of Psilocybin Services in Oregon
While Oregon has taken a progressive step by legalizing psilocybin therapy, our experience tells us that the state's regulations have some key shortcomings, which you may want to consider before deciding on where to receive psilocybin therapy.
The Maximum Psilocybin Dose May Not Be High Enough for Some People
The limit for the dose of psilocybin that can be provided is 50 milligrams of psilocybin, which amounts to about a 6-gram equivalent for whole psilocybin mushrooms. While this is a substantial dose by many people's standards, when trying to maximize the effects of psilocybin as a legitimate medical treatment for a range of mental health conditions, this 6-gram cap will substantially limit the effectiveness of their psilocybin journeys.
Capping maximum doses at 6 grams for psilocybin treatment will be one of the biggest limitations in Oregon's approach to psilocybin-assisted therapy. This restriction will pose a hindrance to individuals suffering from treatment-resistant depression or complex forms of anxiety. In our experience, individuals with treatment-resistant, long-standing mental illness often need doses higher than 6 grams to disrupt deeply rooted neural and psychological patterns. When these experiences are navigated and supported well, high-dose psilocybin sessions, exceeding 6 grams, can bring about significant changes, improvements, and relief.
Lack of Therapeutic Background Requirements and Relatively Little Training Needed to Be a Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator
Oregon's regulations for psilocybin therapy also do not require licensed psilocybin facilitators to possess therapeutic credentials to gain their license. The hours of training required before becoming licensed are minimal, and also require no direct, personal experience with psychedelic mushrooms. This aspect has sparked conversations about the aptitude and qualifications of facilitators guiding psychedelic experiences in Oregon.
With society attempting to carve out a role for psilocybin and other psychedelics within our mental health treatment systems, there should be a greater emphasis on putting these medicines in the hands of trained therapists and practitioners. This will maximize its positive impact and reduce adverse reactions. While Oregon's pioneering move into legalized psilocybin therapy is commendable, shortcomings in the state's regulations emphasize the need for future adjustments and improvements.
You may be interested in reading this full side-by-side comparison of psilocybin offered in Oregon vs. Jamaica, another legal location for psilocybin services, where the providers are free to work with their own standards and protocols.
Other Popular Destinations for Psilocybin Retreats
Many people considering psilocybin therapy for mental health issues are unaware that there is already an established psilocybin industry in Jamaica and the Netherlands, which have allowed psilocybin to be consumed legally for decades. There are many psilocybin centers in these countries, and they have witnessed the potential demonstrated from early psilocybin clinical trials. They became the first providers to offer these services legally at their own psilocybin centers. Psilocybin therapy offered in these countries is typically undertaken in retreat settings as opposed to the more clinical/office-bound sessions offered in Oregon.
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, psilocybin retreats are legally offered through a unique framework that allows for the use of psilocybin, but only in truffle form. Psilocybin mushrooms are, in fact, illegal here, which has always perplexed people, as magic mushrooms and truffles contain the same psychoactive compounds. These retreats are typically run by facilitators from a range of professional or therapeutic backgrounds who focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Jamaica
Jamaica is home to numerous options for psilocybin retreats, just like Oregon or Colorado. There is also a broad range of retreats here, with frameworks ranging from those that have a wellness focus to those that are more therapeutically oriented. As a result, the quality of psilocybin providers in Jamaica varies dramatically.
MycoMeditations offers a compelling alternative for those seeking a more comprehensive psilocybin therapy experience. MycoMeditations was the first psilocybin retreat to open in Jamaica.
Our retreat has been continually developed and refined after hosting thousands of guests since our inception in 2014. With the freedom to develop and uphold standards based on what is proven to be effective, we set out with the goal of creating the gold standard for what a therapeutic psychedelic retreat can be. Our 3-dose treatment model allows people to go deeper in their healing than in the clinical setting or at other retreats, where you will rarely work with more than a single session. This combined with our experience of working with higher doses than typically offered has drastically improved the lives of those who joined us with crippling cases of depression, anxiety, and more.
If you have thought about going to Oregon for psilocybin therapy, we invite you to first browse through our website to learn about the most mental health-oriented psilocybin retreat available. Feel free to book a call with us to explore if one of the most experienced psychedelic retreats in the world may actually be the option that serves you best.