Two-and-a-half years ago, Colorado voters passed Proposition 122, which created the second state-regulated psychedelic healing program in the country. Today, with rulemaking completed and state agencies beginning to issue licenses, Colorado’s program is on the cusp of seeing the first clients receive healing.

There are still things that need to fall into place, including licensing for the first facility to test psilocybin mushrooms to ensure potency and safety for clients. However, the first healing centers are licensed, including a handful of “micro healing centers,” small businesses which agree to store lower amounts of psilocybin in return for lower licensing fees. Micro healing centers make it possible for private practices or small group practices to add psilocybin as a modality of care at their existing locations.

That means when the first clients move through Colorado’s program, they will have a variety of options for treatment locations, including therapists’ offices, retreat centers, and wellness centers. Program rules allow flexibility for use of the space when not being used for an administration session, as long as all psilocybin is securely stored.

In addition, individual administration sessions for clients who meet certain eligibility criteria may take place at client homes or health care facilities. Sessions are allowed at client homes for clients who may have challenges in mobility, including those in hospice, receiving palliative care, homebound, or living with a disability.

The location flexibility baked into the Colorado program reduces the costs of providing services and allows for more diverse business models, which we believe will create greater accessibility and affordability for clients.

This is all part of the process of iteration and improvement, supported by HAF, within these state-regulated programs. Our goal is to bring healing to as many as possible, continually making these programs safer, more effective, and more accessible.

Taylor West
HAF Executive Director

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Colorado’s First Healing Center Licensed in Denver: The Center Origin

Co-founders Elizabeth Cooke and Mikki Vogt, LPC LAC NMCF, received the first license to operate a psilocybin healing center in Colorado, The Center Origin.

“The Center Origin is a licensed psychedelic assisted healing center that offers Journey Work for individuals and groups, as well as post Journey Work Integration services. At The Center Origin, we believe that true healing requires a holistic, integrated approach that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Our Journey Work Program offers space for deep healing, inner exploration, and personal transformation, all within the sanctuary of our private rooms located in the LoDo neighborhood of downtown Denver. The Center Origin offers individual, couples & group Journey Work sessions.

“The Center Origin also provides Training Practicums and a Facilitator Consultation Program for individuals who wish to offer psychedelic-assisted services in Colorado. At The Center Origin, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality and accessible training and consultation services that align with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Natural Medicine Consultation requirements.”

For more information about The Center Origin, visit them online.

UPDATES

Oregon: Up to Date Numbers on Psilocybin Services Program Licensing

These numbers are updated periodically by OHA and are subject to change. Last updated April 28, 2025.

Colorado: Up to Date Numbers on Natural Medicine Program Licensing

Access DOR's licensee lookup tool for more information about applications submitted in Colorado, and read about some of the first approved business owner licensees in the Denver Post.

Oregon’s Psilocybin Program Improvement Bill Passes the Oregon House with a Unanimous Vote

In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House passed HB 2387— legislation that strengthens and refines the nation’s first state-regulated psilocybin therapy program. This is not just a milestone for Oregon—it’s a signal to the rest of the country about what thoughtful, evidence-informed psychedelic policy can look like.

HB 2387 introduces essential improvements: it protects licensed healthcare professionals who wish to discuss psilocybin therapy with their patients, integrates clinical expertise into preparation and integration sessions, ensures psilocybin product labeling reflects true potency, and brings experienced service providers to the decision-making table through updated advisory board requirements. These reforms reflect best practices in client safety, informed consent, and professional accountability—and they set a high bar for other states considering similar programs. As more than 10,000 clients have already experienced the benefits of legal psilocybin therapy, HB 2387 ensures the program continues to evolve with the integrity and rigor this work demands. HB 2387 has now been assigned to the Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee and had a hearing on April 24th. Onward!

Colorado Legislature Introduces Bill to Measure Program Outcomes

The Colorado Legislature introduced a bill this month that creates a framework to measure outcomes in Colorado's natural medicine program, and allows the Governor to pardon past convictions for possession of natural medicine. Introduced by Senator Matt Ball and Representative Lisa Feret, the bill reflects months of advocacy for a reporting structure so the public and policymakers can better understand participation, safety and impact in Colorado’s psilocybin therapy program. The bill includes clear language to protect client confidentiality and directs the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) to establish a database for receiving de-identified information about services and outcomes.

EVENTS

National Psychedelics Association Info Session for Facilitators and Healing Centers

“The National Psychedelics Association (NPA) supports the growing Psychedelic Assisted Care (PAC) space across the U.S., providing resources and guidance to both treatment center operators and professional facilitators. We help members navigate complex regulations, offer tech tools for compliance, connect businesses with banking and payment solutions, and foster a strong professional community. We also offer discounts on key services and will soon provide tailored business and professional liability insurance.

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to join our upcoming informational meeting with NPA and our partners at Homecoming.”

> Sign up for an NPA information session

Save the Date! June Events During Psychedelic Science

This June, thousands of people from across the country will travel to Denver for Psychedelic Science 2025. This is a great opportunity to connect in person, share learnings and strengthen the movement to create safe, affordable access to psychedelic healing.

Join HAF for two events focused on state-regulated programs:

On June 16, join us for “Planting Seeds” to celebrate the hard work that has led to this moment in Colorado and reflect how we can collectively shape what’s to come. With live music and connection at an outdoor venue.
On June 19, connect with others involved in the state-regulated programs across Colorado, Oregon and New Mexico at a state programs mixer.

Sponsors are needed to support these events. Please reach out to Tasia Poinsatte if you are interested in sponsoring. More information on these events and registration links coming soon.

In-Person: Colorado Springs Public Forum on Psychedelic Therapies

This open-to-the-public forum is a chance to engage in a broader conversation about the role of psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms in healing and public safety. Through public speaking, policy engagement, and community outreach, Lt. Sarko Gergerian seeks to help shape a future where law enforcement, mental health, and psychedelic care can coexist—supporting individual and collective healing and resilience.

> Learn more and register

RESOURCES

‘Community Leaders Resilience Fund’ Provides Scholarships to Help Social Leaders Access Plant Medicine Facilitation Services

The Community Leaders Resilience Fund was created from the desire to give back to non-profit, governmental, religious, environmental, and other social leaders by helping them address the overwhelm, burnout, and other psycho-spiritual challenges related to uplifting community health. It is also our hope that this work will support community leaders to reinvigorate their work and sense of purpose. In times of great transition and increasing complexity, we believe that supporting community leaders in their psychological and spiritual resilience is vital for ensuring the health and wellbeing of society and our planet.

Scholarships of up to $3,300 per individual will be awarded to those currently in community leadership positions towards accessing state-regulated group facilitation services. Recipients will be connected with vetted service providers, access to mentors for preparation and ongoing integration support, as well as assistance with lodging during the journey week. *Please note, the CLR Fund does not cover the cost of any plant medicine.

> Learn more and apply

IN THE NEWS

Colorado’s Magic Mushroom Industry Prepares to Open its Doors

KUNC

Two dozen trainees make their way to a circle of chairs at a retreat center near Fort Collins. It is day two of facilitator training, learning how to sit with people through psychedelic experiences.

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Medical Psilocybin Act becomes Law in New Mexico, but What’s Next?

Source NM

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Medical Psilocybin Act into law this week, making New Mexico the third state in the U.S. to decriminalize so-called “magic mushrooms.” But advocates say the program is still a few years away from fully operating.

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Psychedelic Mushroom Therapy has Arrived in Colorado

Public News Service

The dawn of state-regulated psychedelic mushrooms has arrived in Colorado, nearly two years since Oregon began offering them. The mushrooms are a Schedule I drug and illegal under federal law except for clinical research. But more than a dozen cities nationwide have deprioritized or decriminalized them in the past five years, and many eyes are turned toward Oregon’s and Colorado’s state-regulated programs.

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Athletes Claim Mental Health Improvements after Psilocybin Therapy in Portland

KPTV

Athletes visit Daniel Carcillo’s Experience Onward for psilocybin therapy at a new service center in Portland.

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Oregon’s First Private Insurance Coverage for Psilocybin Services Now Available in Bend

KTVZ

Bendable Therapy in Bend has partnered with Enthea to offer the first private insurance coverage for psilocybin services in the state.

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Momentum for state-regulated psychedelic therapy programs is building