A Complete 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 the research literature as this "breakthrough therapy" surrounding psychedelic substances emerges in the mainstream.

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.

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 permit the regulated medical use of psilocybin under the supervision of trained and licensed facilitators in licensed service centers. Since then, Oregon Psilocybin Services has implemented rules and regulations for providing therapeutic services involving psilocybin, resulting in a growing number of companies offering legal psilocybin therapy in Oregon and people traveling from abroad to access these services.

The Legal Framework 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. You can also monitor all available data from the Oregon Health Authority’s data dashboard for psilocybin services, where you can gather information regarding everything from licensing, compliance, to safety standards surrounding psilocybin therapy 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 the limitations of the regulatory framework informing the protocols for psilocybin retreats and psilocybin therapy in Oregon, which we will share below.

Exploring Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon

We understand that it can feel risky to travel somewhere new and invest thousands of dollars in the hope that a new therapy can aid in emotional healing, helping you address the root of the 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.

We 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 signing up for psilocybin therapy or a psilocybin retreat in Oregon.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a powerful experience that requires the utmost trust in those supporting you. This overview also provides information about some of the psilocybin service centers available there.

If you wish to explore these companies further, we recommend conducting additional research, asking questions, and determining if they are the right fit for you. Contact the psilocybin therapy centers in Oregon that interest you and speak with them directly to gain a better understanding before making any decisions. You can take a look at the Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensee Directory to conduct further research.

Please note that MycoMeditations does not endorse the retreats and centers listed below; this guide is intended to consolidate possible options for individuals seeking psilocybin therapy in Oregon. 

Psilocybin Therapy Centers in Oregon

Innertrek

InnerTrek provides psilocybin therapy services and offers facilitator training programs approved by the Oregon Health Authority. Their training program was the first government-approved psychedelic training program in the United States.

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 psilocybin therapy center in Portland is located in the downtown area, offering options for nearby accommodations if you are traveling from outside of Portland.

Epic Healing Eugene

Epic Healing Eugene provides both private and group psilocybin therapy in Eugene. It was also the first legal mushroom therapy center in Oregon

Individual sessions consist of three hours dedicated to preparation sessions followed by two hours of integration. They also offer quarterly mini psilocybin retreats in Eugene. 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 Retreats 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 retreat experience.

Their private retreats are custom-curated over two or three days with a wide range of prices. 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-$6500, depending on the accommodations selected and if you choose a private or group psilocybin retreat experience. 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 psilocybin retreat in Oregon, you may want to take a look at Odyssey.

Confluence

Confluence provides psilocybin retreats in Ashland, offering a range of services that take place in different settings. 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 outdoor surroundings of 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 for a psilocybin retreat in Oregon 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 suggests that the state's regulations have some key shortcomings, which you may want to consider before deciding where to receive psilocybin therapy in Oregon.

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 limit the effectiveness of Oregon’s psilocybin therapy model.

Capping maximum doses at 6 grams for psilocybin treatment will be one of the most significant limitations to psilocybin-assisted therapy in Oregon. This restriction will pose a hindrance to individuals suffering from treatment-resistant depression or complex forms of anxiety.

This is especially relevant considering that people participating in psilocybin therapy in Oregon are not required to wean off antidepressants, and these medications are shown to diminish the potency of psilocybin.

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.

Longitudinal survey data from our guests shows lasting improvements in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and PTSD when using higher doses. These results would be unlikely using smaller doses, as many guests report their breakthrough in the second or third dose, where the dose is typically higher than 6 grams.

When these experiences are navigated and supported effectively, high-dose psilocybin sessions, exceeding 6 grams, can lead to significant changes, improvements, and relief.

In a research article published in 2024 in Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, Jesper Dunnell explores psychedelic retreat experiences aimed at promoting personal growth. He observes how some participants at legal psychedelic retreats involving magic truffles would take quite high doses:

“During the ceremonies, the participants ingested large doses of psilocybin truffles. The doses were adapted to each participant but were on average 15–25 grams for the first ceremony and 20–50 grams for the second ceremony. Some participants consumed additional doses.”

50+ grams of magic truffles is a strong dose – higher than the equivalent of 6 grams of dried psilocybin mushrooms. Some people desire and need doses of this sort to reach the depth of experience and healing they’re looking for. Many psychedelic retreats using magic truffles recognise that people’s sensitivity to psychedelics differs, as does the nature of their emotional distress. Limiting the high-dose end of psilocybin sessions in Oregon, therefore, limits opportunities for healing and growth.

Lack of Therapeutic Background Requirements and Relatively Little Training Needed to Be a Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator

Regulations for psilocybin therapy in Oregon also do not require licensed psilocybin facilitators to possess therapeutic credentials to gain their license. The hours of training required to become licensed are minimal, with only around 200 hours between classroom hours, supervised practicums, and consultation.

It also requires no direct, personal experience with psychedelic mushrooms. This aspect has sparked conversations about the aptitude and qualifications of facilitators guiding psilocybin sessions in Oregon.

With society attempting to carve out a role for psychedelic therapy within our mental health treatment systems, there needs to be a greater emphasis on training therapists and facilitators rather than rushing to provide access. We believe that experiential training that utilizes psilocybin is a crucial component in practitioners gaining the necessary expertise. This will maximize its positive impact and reduce adverse reactions.

While the legalization of psilocybin therapy in Oregon is commendable, shortcomings in the state's regulations emphasize the need for future adjustments and improvements.

A 2024 article published in Nature Medicine raises concerns about the lack of adequate training for psilocybin facilitators in Oregon. This could put participants’ safety at risk. The authors state:

“Oregon’s training requirements may be insufficient to enable facilitators to individualize screening and monitoring effectively, without medical oversight. Facilitator licensure requires a high-school degree and at least 120 hours of instruction (including 12 hours on safety and ethics and 4 hours devoted to the underlying science and state of research) plus 40 hours of practicum training. This training is unlikely to enable competent judgments regarding subtle psychiatric or physical symptoms characteristic of mania, psychosis, suicidality and cardiovascular disease. Oregon could mandate specific monitoring and emergency protocols, including specific signs and symptoms requiring medical evaluation and availability of clinicians who can be consulted quickly.”

You may be interested in reading this full side-by-side comparison of psilocybin services in Oregon vs. Jamaica, another location for legal 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, being the first providers to offer these services legally at their own psilocybin centers. Psilocybin therapy in Jamaica and the Netherlands is typically undertaken in retreat settings as opposed to the more clinical/office-bound sessions offered in Oregon.

Netherlands

Psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands 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

There are numerous options for psilocybin retreats in Jamaica, just like there are in Oregon or Colorado. There is also a broad range of retreats available, with frameworks ranging from those with 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 in Jamaica to open its doors, and is likely the only psychedelic retreat in the world that provides actual psychedelic therapy through our unique retreat model.

Our retreat has been continually developed and refined since its inception in 2014, hosting thousands of guests. 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 psilocybin treatment model led by licensed therapists 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 participating in psilocybin therapy in Oregon, 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.