InnerTrek’s First Cohort of 100+ Facilitator Trainees Graduate
We are excited to announce that over the weekend, more than 100 people graduated from InnerTrek’s psilocybin therapy facilitator training program in Oregon. They represent the first cohort of graduates from this program — and will soon become the first generation of psilocybin facilitators in our state. Many of the graduates took the state licensing exam on Sunday, putting them on track to become the first state licensed psilocybin service facilitators in Oregon .
We congratulate everyone who completed the program and we’re eager for them to begin supporting their communities with safe, accessible psilocybin therapy later this year.
Photo credit: rory@psilocybinservices.org
Additionally, we are sad to hear that Synthesis, a training center in Jackson County, recently ceased its operations. This is a huge loss for the Oregon psychedelic community, particularly for the students training to be facilitators and for people in Southern Oregon who need access to psilocybin therapy.
We will continue to report as more training programs graduate students and, not too long from now, service centers open their doors to provide breakthrough psilocybin services to people who could benefit from it.
Why Support the Healing Advocacy Fund? Meet Seth Mehr
Our work is fueled by your generosity, especially as Oregon and Colorado begin their programs and as we work to support other states joining the movement. By donating to the Healing Advocacy Fund, you can directly impact people who are suffering and who deserve access to this life-changing treatment.
"I give to the Healing Advocacy Fund because it is fighting for higher safety measures and standards as Oregon's psilocybin program begins. This work is essential to ensure the success of Oregon's program and will help promote sustainability as legal psilocybin services expand across the country. I am especially pleased that my funds help support facilitator training for applicants who otherwise couldn't afford these programs."
Seth Mehr, M.D., Founder, Cascade Psychedelic Medicine
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Fireside Project: Connect with Confidential Support
Fireside Project operates the Psychedelic Peer Support Line, which offers free, confidential emotional support by phone and text to people in the midst of psychedelic experiences, people exploring the meaning of past psychedelic experiences, and people who are tripsitting for others. The line is available every day from 11am-11pm Pacific, by calling or texting 62-FIRESIDE. To make connecting even easier, people can download the Fireside app.
Heroic Hearts Project: Exploring the Potential of Psilocybin Therapy for Veterans
Heroic Hearts Project UK facilitates opportunities for healing by connecting military and emergency services veterans struggling with mental trauma to progressive therapy retreats around the world. They are now working with Imperial College London to conduct an observational study on the potential of psilocybin therapy for veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injuries. Every participant in the study will be provided with access to psilocybin (there won't be any placebos given). The format of the study is also important because it incorporates the effects of the holistic experience — preparing for, participating in and integrating a full ceremonial experience, including coaching, building community, and more. Learn more about the Heroic Hearts Project on their website.
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IN THE NEWS
Why magic mushrooms are now legal in Oregon - and 'promising' clues for consciousness
MSNBC
Oregon is the first state to legalize the adult use of psilocybin, commonly known “magic mushrooms” for specific mental health treatments. The new Oregon law will allow psychedelic mushroom use under the supervision of a certified facilitator. Dr. Julie Holland and Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer join MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the law and the benefits of psychedelic mushrooms.
First group of students trained in psilocybin therapy graduate
KATU-TV Portland
Just over 100 Oregonians completed the state’s first program for psilocybin facilitator training after voters legalized the fungal medical treatment in 2020.
Oregon Psilocybin Services now approving work permits, license applications
KOIN
Oregon Psilocybin Services recently started approving worker permits and license applications, marking another step forward for the state’s developing magic mushroom industry.
In early January, the Oregon Health Authority started accepting applications for the four types of psilocybin therapy licenses: manufacturer, service center, laboratory and facilitatory.