Psilocybin Services: Oregon’s Newest Industry Continues Sprouting Up
February 05, 2026One of Oregon’s most recent industries to come out of the dark and into the legal light is the psilocybin services industry, which is now permitted to operate in many areas of Oregon. The Oregon Psilocybin Services Section implements Ballot Measure 109 (now codified as ORS 475A). Passed in November 2020, the statute directs the Oregon Health Authority to license and regulate the manufacturing, transportation, delivery, sale, and purchase of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services.
Psilocybin services are now an option in Oregon. Oregon voters in 2020 also decriminalized possession of hard drugs, cementing the state’s reputation as a leader in drug-law reform. After four years, lawmakers made significant changes to measure 110 with House Bill 4002 which was signed by Governor Kotek in April 2024. Smaller amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine possession are once again misdemeanor crimes. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize marijuana possession and one of the first to legalize its recreational use. Colorado recently joined Oregon as the second state allow psilocybin regulated use. However, psilocybin is still a Schedule I substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
What are the benefits of psilocybin? Research suggests psilocybin may help address depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Studies have also found it can increase spiritual well-being. Another article mentions potential help with post-traumatic stress disorder and end-of-life related anxiety. The measure passed with 56% in favor and 44% opposed. In 25 counties in Oregon, the measure failed, and in many counties and communities this industry is still prohibited.
Where permitted, psilocybin services will be available to people ages 21 or older and will not require a prescription or medical referral. People accessing psilocybin services are called “clients.” There are four types of licenses the state issues: manufacturers who process or cultivate the psilocybin product; facilitators would support clients through preparation, administration, and integration sessions; services centers where the product is sold and consumed in a supported setting; and testing laboratories.
Oregon issued the state’s first psilocybin license in March 2023. Medford had received two applications already, one for a manufacturer and one for a service center, according to a story published by KDRV.com on March 22, 2023. In an article from the July 4, 2023, Rogue Valley Times, they note that the first psilocybin manufacturer in Southern Oregon, Satya, Inc., also opened the first licensed service center in Southern Oregon in mid-July 2023. In another published report from September 13, 2023, Moksha Journeys is partnering with Omnia Group in Ashland to run a first of its kind in the nation 28-day psilocybin-assisted recovery and retreat program.
Workers, Jobs, and Employment
In the traditional way of counting jobs by an industry’s employment based on a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code, there are not specific industry codes for psilocybin manufacturers, testing labs, and services centers. As the regulatory agency overseeing this new sector of the economy, the Oregon Health Authority publishes the number of businesses in each of those categories who have either applied or been approved for a license in those categories. One company can also be licensed in multiple facets of the industry. Anyone working in any psilocybin services-related business must all obtain a worker permit. This administrative data can be thought of as a count of all individuals who could legally work in this industry but may not be currently employed or employed full-time in the industry. Permits are good for five years, so if someone is no longer working in the field during that period, the count of worker permits would not reflect that.
Beginning in 2025, much more data became available regarding the demographic characteristics of clients and applicants/licensees, as well as safety, compliance, and sales statistics regarding Oregon’s psilocybin sector. From January 2023 when the industry sprouted, total sales were $1,777,899 from 37,872 products sold with an average cost per sale of $64.88. Among all applicants/licensees, 54.6% were women, 28.9% were men, and about 14% didn’t want to answer or were non-binary.
Demographic gender identity data from Oregon psilocybin services clients show 50% reported woman, 35% reported man, about 11% didn’t answer, and about 3% identified as non-binary. Data showing origin of clients show that there is a “traded sector” component to this industry, in that dollars from outside the state are coming into Oregon to utilize these services. While about 14% of clients did not divulge their residency, about 46% were from other states, and almost 6% were from other countries. Those residing in Oregon comprised about one-third of psilocybin services clients.
| Application Type | Approved | Licensees Consenting to have Information Published |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 11 | 9 |
| Service Center | 23 | 21 |
| Testing Laboratory | 1 | 1 |
| Facilitator | 389 | 343 |
| Training program | 31 | - |
| Total Worker Permits | 935 | - |
The most recent information from the beginning of February 2026 shows a total of 11 manufacturers, one testing laboratory, 23 services centers, and 389 licensed facilitators approved by the Oregon Health Authority. The Oregon Psilocybin Services facilitator licensee directory includes names and, in most cases, contact information for 343 of those facilitators. A total of 935 worker permits have been issued, giving some look at how many might be working in this newly approved sector of Oregon’s economy.
Prospect for Growth
Unlike the cannabis sector, there is no avenue for someone to legally obtain or consume psilocybin products outside of this regulated environment. You won’t see mushroom-themed dispensaries in Oregon. The current number of psilocybin permitted workers lags in comparison to the number of active cannabis worker permits in Oregon, most recently around 60,000. The price of a psilocybin experience may be out of reach for many, as prices can run from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the service center, facilitator, and experience chosen.
Oregon’s new venture into psilocybin may open opportunities for fungi-based tourism into Oregon for those seeking this experience. With Oregon being an early implementer, it does present a competitive advantage for these services. As other states move to adopt more lenient laws regarding psilocybin, that competitive advantage could decline. In 2022, Colorado was the second state to relax psilocybin laws. Several municipalities in other states have decriminalized possession.
One of the challenges for new Oregon entrants into this field is the costs associated with obtaining a license. While worker permits only cost $25, manufacturers and service centers have an annual license cost of $10,000, unless you meet certain criteria. As new players enter the market, what will this do to consumer costs of those services and the profitability for those businesses?
Psilocybin Facilitator – An Emerging Occupation
Of the over 900 worker permits issued for the psilocybin services industry, about one-third were for the facilitator role or position required for clients to utilize these services. A licensed facilitator will be present with a client during the three components of psilocybin services, which include a preparation session, administration session, and integration sessions. Oregon law requires a non-directive approach to psilocybin services, meaning that facilitators will support clients through psilocybin services without directing the client experience. Many individuals who currently hold professional licenses in Oregon may be interested in becoming licensed facilitators. An individual should work with their professional licensing boards for further guidance on any risks associated with being licensed.
License Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must complete a psilocybin facilitator training program with a curriculum approved by Oregon Psilocybin Services prior to applying for licensure.
- Must pass an exam administered by Oregon Psilocybin Services.
Psilocybin facilitator applicants need to pay a $150 application fee. If approved for licensure, facilitators are required to pay an annual licensure fee of $2,000. Applicants who are veterans, receiving social security income, receiving food stamp benefits, or are enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan may qualify for a reduced annual licensure fee of $1,000.
To find out more details you can go to the Oregon Health Authority's Oregon Psilocybin Services page or visit the psilocybin data dashboard.