Oregon Psilocybin Services - Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board

Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Overview

Established by ORS 475A, 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. The Board will also develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that psilocybin services will become and remain a safe, accessible and affordable therapeutic option for all persons 21 years of age and older in this state for whom psilocybin may be appropriate and monitor and study federal laws, regulations and policies regarding psilocybin.

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 go to the following page to learn more: Apply to become an Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board member.

Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Members

List of OPAB Members

Contact the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board at:
OHA.PsilocybinAdvisoryBoard@odhsoha.oregon.gov

OPAB Recommendations

ORS 475A directed the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) to submit recommendations for rules and regulations to the Oregon Health Authority on or before June 30, 2022. Listed below are OPAB recommendations to OHA and letters to OPAB regarding decisions that were made by OHA for draft rules.

OPS Letter to OPAB - September 19, 2022

Approved OPAB Recommendations - June 22, 2022

OPS Letter to OPAB - January 14, 2022