Oregon’s First Legal Magic Mushroom Service Already Has Thousands on its Waitlist

The first legalized psychedelic mushroom service center in America reportedly has thousands of hopeful clients on its waiting list.

A clinic offering legal magic mushrooms, containing the mind-bending drug “psilocybin,” opened in Oregon this June after voters in the state approved Measure 109 in 2020. 

Eugene Psychedelic Integrative Center (EPIC Healing Eugene), the first licensed psilocybin service center in the United States, now has more than 3,000 people on its waitlist, according to the Associated Press. The list reportedly includes people who are suffering from PTSD, depression, or end-of-life dread.

Adults over the age of 21 are invited to the clinic to spend up to six hours experiencing what it calls a “transformational psychedelic facilitation” in its “safe, nurturing space.” 

The business admits that while its waitlist for “psilocybin sessions” is long, no prescription or referral is needed. Those who wish to join the waitlist need to simply fill out a form, but they will have to travel to the center in Eugene, Oregon, for the session.

Those wishing to enlist the center’s services must first undergo a preparation session with a licensed facilitator, who will stay with them while they experience the mind-altering drug. The facilitator has the right to deny prospective clients based on a variety of factors, with safety being the most important.

Pricing for the sessions varies and are taxed. EPIC Healing Eugene prices its offerings based on a combination of manufacturer and facility costs along with the 15% tax in Oregon. A 10 mg dose of magic mushrooms at the facility will run you $172.50, while a 35 mg dose will cost $603.75.

EPIC partners with its sister company, Radiant Heart Consulting, for its facilitation services which range from $1,600-$2,800, depending on the number of clients and the seniority of the licensed facilitator. Senior facilitators cost more and groups of three can reduce the price by nearly 43% in some cases.

The full amount for the psilocybin product must be paid in cash to EPIC before the center will host its administration session with a client. Clients are unable to take any magic mushrooms home with them and must remain at the center while undergoing treatment. Clients are unable to leave the center until the drugs wear off, as well.

Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act is the first law in America that “establishes a regulatory framework for receiving psilocybin, also known as psychedelic mushrooms." Proponents believe legal use will help improve mental health in the state.

“This can be a life-changing opportunity for many people’s health and well-being,” said Angela Allbee, manager for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Program. “It gives communities a health and wellness option that might better align with their cultural needs.”

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, according to an Oregon Health News Blog written in April this year. The compound is said to be found in more than 200 species of mushrooms that grow around the globe naturally. The drug has a history of being used by tribal and indigenous groups for ceremonial, spiritual, and other purposes.

Voters in Colorado passed a measure last year that will allow regulated use of magic mushrooms starting in 2024. California’s legislature also approved a measure in September that would allow the use of psilocybin with plans for health officials to create guidelines for its therapeutic use.