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Welcome to the OPS 2024 Fall Newsletter!

Come Participate in the OPS Public Comment Period

On October 1, 2024, OPS will share the next version of proposed 2024 rules and invite all members of the public to provide comments. The public comment period will begin October 1 and end on October 21, 2024. During this time, you can share your comments in writing or attend a virtual public hearing.

We welcome all participants. Simultaneous Spanish and ASL interpretation, as well as live transcript captioning will be provided. 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​. 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.​

For more information, including Zoom links to attend the public hearings, please go to the OPS Administrative Rules webpage.

Thank You to the 2024 OPS Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Members! 

Last month, OPS met with three Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) to discuss the draft rules. Each RAC was made up of 10-12 RAC members representing a diversity of perspectives. The RAC members provided input on draft rules related to (1) Implementation of SB 303, (2) Training Programs and Facilitators, and (3) Additional Rules Related to Psilocybin Services and Licensed Premises. We held a total of 22 hours of RAC meetings and received valuable input. You can find RAC meeting recordings and materials on the OPS Administrative Rules webpage.

SB 303 Implementation Update

Senate Bill 303 (SB 303) was adopted by the Oregon Legislature in 2023 and is now codified in ORS 475A.372 and ORS 475A.374.

Beginning January 1, 2025, licensed service centers will be required to collect and compile certain client level data and compile and compute certain service center level data. Service centers will submit total numbers to Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) on a quarterly basis. 

Read a Letter to Service Centers about preparing for SB 303 Implementation - Sent 7.10.2024

OPS will de-identify reported data and ensure these data meet Oregon Health Authority standards before publishing on our website after the first quarter of 2025. We are also in the process of building specific safety, compliance, licensing, and demographic data tables. The OPS Data Dashboard will include a link to each new data set as they become available, along with a description of data sources and limitations.

OPS LICENSING STATS

As of today, September 30, 2024, OPS has the following number of licensees and permitted workers: 

You can find this information and other data automatically updated on our website in the Daily Report on Licenses and Worker Permits.

License Renewal Reminder

All OPS license types have a one-year term, beginning on the date the license was first issued. To ensure license continuity, licensees must submit a complete renewal application at least 60 days before the license expires. Licensee renewal fees must be paid and cleared within 30 calendar days from when the renewal application is approved.

Letter to OPS Licensees on Renewals Sent 9.4.2024

For more information, please refer to the Renewal Application Guide for Renewal Applications Submitted Online for your license type, found on the license specific pages on the OPS website.

Licensees Stay Updated

We regularly add guidance to the OPS Guidance on Administrative Rules document and updated versions are published on or before the first of every month. Please make sure you are familiar with all updated guidance. 

OPS also updates forms as needed. Licensees should be using the current forms published on the OPS website. We will be updating some forms after adoption of final 2024 rules and will notify licensees of these updates.

We encourage licensees to continue to check their TLC messages and make sure that your contact information is up-to-date so that you do not miss any important communications. Thank you!

Apply to Serve on the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board 

Members of the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) are appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms. Because many advisory board members are close to finishing their four-year appointment terms in March of 2025, a number of vacancies will soon become available. We encourage you to consider joining the advisory board by visiting the following page to learn more: Apply to become an Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board member. Please note that board appointments are handled by the Governor, not by Oregon Psilocybin Services.

Public Listening Sessions Summary

In case you missed it, OPS held a series of public listening sessions at the beginning of the summer. A summary of themes, questions and answers can be found on the OPS Public Listening webpage.

In the News

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) reflected on a year of psilocybin services in Oregon. To listen to the July interview with OPS Section manager Angie Allbee, check out How Oregon’s year-old psilocybin program is working.

More 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 using the button below.

We welcome your feedback.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with comments or questions.

www.oregon.gov/psilocybin