Welcome to the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) 2024 Summer Newsletter
NEW OPS DATA DASHBOARD
The Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) Data Dashboard includes OPS final orders for license denials and administrative violations. This information will continue to be updated as new final orders are issued. The dashboard currently has a placeholder for SB 303 data, which will be available after the first quarter of 2025. The dashboard will be updated as new data becomes available, including more OPS licensing and compliance data in 2025.
PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS NEXT WEEK
You are invited! OPS is hosting annual public listening sessions for members of the public to share feedback on the ongoing administration of the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (ORS 475A). The listening sessions will be 90 minutes in length and open to everyone.
Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation are provided, as well as CART captioning. OHA welcomes all participants. If you have any questions about accommodations or need any assistance to participate, please contact the Oregon Psilocybin Services team at 971-341-1713, 711 TTY, or OHA.Psilocybin@oha.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting. Every effort will be made to provide services to requests received at least 48 hours in advance, however submitting your request as early as possible is greatly appreciated.
Input from the public listening sessions will help to inform draft rules, program development, educational materials, and future community engagement. Please go to the OPS Public Listening webpage for more information.
2024 RULEMAKING UPDATE
OPS will hold Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings this August. The RACs will discuss (1) Implementation of SB 303, (2) Training Programs and Facilitators, and (3) Additional Rules Related to Psilocybin Services and Licensed Premises.
RAC meetings are open to the public and recordings will be posted to the OPS website. The meetings do not include public comment periods; however, a public comment period is scheduled for the month of October when all members of the public are invited to provide comments on proposed rules either in writing or in virtual public hearings.
If you are interested in engaging in the rulemaking process, please sign up to receive updates on the OPS Distribution List.
OPS LICENSING STATS
As of today, June 21, 2024, OPS has issued the following number of licenses and worker permits:
| License Type |
Number of Licenses |
| Facilitators |
341 |
| Service Centers |
29 |
| Manufacturers |
12 |
| Laboratories |
2 |
| Worker Permits |
622 |
This information is updated weekly in our Weekly Report on Applications for Licenses and Worker Permits webpage.
JOIN THE OREGON PSILOCYBIN ADVISORY BOARD
The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) makes recommendations to OHA on available scientific studies and research on the safety and efficacy of psilocybin in treating mental health conditions, and makes recommendations on the requirements, specifications and guidelines for providing psilocybin services in Oregon.
Members of the OPAB are appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms. These positions are filled as vacancies become available. If you are interested in serving on the board, please apply to become a board member.
WAYS TO CONNECT
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) works with community groups to organize virtual community circles. If you have ideas for bringing together a community conversation about psilocybin services in Oregon, we would love to connect. Community circles can be designed to fit a particular group’s needs and vision. If you would like to explore this opportunity, please request a meeting!
Our team is also available to come and present to your community group or special event. We can tailor our presentations to meet your needs and the interests of participants. If you would like to set up a presentation with Oregon Psilocybin Services, please request a presentation!
We welcome your feedback.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with comments or questions.
www.oregon.gov/psilocybin
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