A trained professional who supports and holds space during legal psilocybin therapy or retreat sessions.
A facilitator is a trained professional who supports people during psilocybin experiences in legal, regulated settings. In Oregon and Colorado, facilitators are licensed by the state and complete approved training programs before they can offer psilocybin services.
Oregon requires approximately 120 hours of state-approved facilitator training; Colorado requires about 200 hours. Both states license facilitators who work at licensed service centers (Oregon) or healing centers (Colorado). Sessions are on-site only; you cannot take psilocybin home.
As legal access expands, "facilitator" appears everywhere—retreats, therapy guides, legal status pages. Understanding who a facilitator is and how they differ from a therapist or trip sitter helps people navigate Oregon and Colorado programs and choose appropriate support.