Understanding Oregon’s Psilocybin Services
In 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 109, making it the first state in the U.S. to create a regulated framework for psilocybin services. As Angela Allbee, manager of the Oregon Psilocybin Services Program, explained:
“This can be a life-changing opportunity for many people’s health and well-being. It gives communities a health and wellness option that might better align with their cultural needs.”
You can read the full Oregon Health Authority article, Psilocybin 101: What to Know About Oregon’s Psilocybin Services, here.
Key Takeaways from the State’s Article
Not a dispensary model: Unlike cannabis, psilocybin products cannot be purchased for home use. All psilocybin experiences happen at licensed service centers, with licensed facilitators present.
A continuum of care: Services begin with a required preparation session, include supported administration of psilocybin, and conclude with follow-up integration sessions.
Facilitator support: Facilitators are non-directive guides who remain present throughout your experience, ensuring comfort and safety without interfering.
Various forms of psilocybin: Clients may consume dried mushrooms, teas, edibles, capsules, or extracts.
Eligibility and access: Clients must be 21+ and complete a preparation session. Facilitators may deny access in certain cases (e.g., active psychosis, recent lithium use).
Costs vary: Prices are not set by the state. Some centers may offer sliding-scale options, while others may focus on retreat-style models.
Not limited to Oregonians: People from around the U.S. and even internationally may access services in Oregon, provided they meet requirements.
How Drop Thesis Serves the Community
At Drop Thesis, we are proud to be part of this groundbreaking wellness movement as a licensed Oregon service center. Our role is to provide:
Safe, supportive journeys: We emphasize preparation, presence, and integration so that each client feels held and guided from beginning to end.
Personalized experiences: Our facilitators bring diverse training and life experience to help each client’s journey unfold in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed way.
Community connection: Beyond the individual journey, we see psilocybin services as a way to deepen community ties, reduce isolation, and support collective healing.
We know this option isn’t for everyone, and we honor the diversity of paths to healing. For those who feel called, Drop Thesis offers a space where safety, care, and growth come first.