Grantee Resources
Everything you need to support your psilocybin journey — from preparation and integration to recommended facilitators licensed through the Oregon Health Authority.
Support & Resources
Support and Resources for Psilocybin Services
Curated, vetted guidance for every stage — what psilocybin is, how to prepare, how to integrate, and where to find care. Expand any section to read more.
1 Information about Psilocybin Services
Educational materials to help you understand psilocybin, Oregon's regulated services model, and the Psilocybin Access Fund.
Educational materials
- What psilocybin is and how it works — Oregon Health Authority
- Oregon Psilocybin Services Overview
- OHA Fact sheet (English)
- "Legal Psilocybin Mushrooms in Oregon: A Prologue" — comic by Audra McNamee & Luca Mazzucato
- Oregon Psilocybin Industry Toolkit — Service Center Regulations: The HAF Guide
Psilocybin Access Fund
2 Preparation for Psilocybin Sessions
Thoughtful preparation helps you feel grounded and safe. Move through these mental, physical, and practical considerations in the days leading up to your session.
Mental preparation
- Set intentions
- Educate yourself
- Emotional check-in
- Journaling
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Discuss with a facilitator
Physical preparation
- Diet — eat light, healthy meals; avoid heavy/greasy food and alcohol
- Hydration
- Exercise — keep it light (walking or yoga)
- Sleep
- Comfortable clothing
- Create a safe space
Other considerations
- Support system
- Post-session plan
- Avoid commitments — clear your schedule for the day of, and possibly the day after
Online guides
- MAPS — Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration
- Psychedelic Science Preparation Guide
- Erowid's Psilocybin Mushroom Guide
- The Beckley Foundation's Psilocybin Preparation Guide
3 Integration Support
Integration is how insights from your session become lasting change. These resources, books, and practices support the work that comes after.
Online guides
- MAPS Psychedelic Integration Resources
- Psychedelic Science Integration Guide
- Erowid Integration Resources
- The Beckley Foundation Integration Guide
Books
- "The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide" by James Fadiman
- "Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness" by Marc Aixalà
Professional support
- Integration therapists
- Psychedelic Support
- Psychedelic integration circles
Practices
- Journaling
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Creative expression
- Physical activities — yoga, tai chi, walking in nature
- Community support
4 Community Health Clinics & Mental Health Support
Clinics across Oregon offering medical, dental, and mental health care — many on a sliding scale or serving vulnerable populations.
5 Free or Low-Cost Mental Health Support Services
Portland-area providers offering accessible mental health and recovery support.
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Recommended Facilitators
These facilitators are licensed through the Oregon Health Authority, hold a minimum of 50 hours of facilitation experience, and have been onboarded to the Psilocybin Access Fund program. They look forward to connecting with grantees.
Her legacy
Carrying Sheri's work forward
The Sheri Eckert Foundation was established in 2021 to honor Sheri's legacy — and to continue the work she began in helping create the United States' first publicly available, state-regulated psilocybin healthcare model. The foundation supports equitable access to psilocybin services so that more people can experience the care Sheri believed in.
"If you take the time to explore yourself, to listen to your spirit, to walk among the many less frequented paths within your mind, I am sure you will be amazed at the mesmerizing beauty you will find."— Sheri Eckert
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