What we’re about
Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to create inclusive space for psychedelic integration, education, and community building.
We hold many recurring monthly integration groups and affinity circles. We also often host one-off events like movie screenings, workshops, speaker presentation, park picnics, and more.
Most of our events are donation-based. Your donations help us to continue to offer this programming that serves our community.
Please take a look at our list of events below and consider joining us. We welcome those with no psychedelic experience, those with decades of experience, and everyone in between.
NOTE: Please DO NOT USE this group for solicitation of illegal substances. All such posts will be deleted and the offending members will be banned from the group.
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Follow this link for info about PPS volunteer opportunities, donation information, and merch.
Thanks for your participation and support!
Upcoming events
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Psychedelic Paths to Wholeness
Concordia Neighborhood Association - Community Room, in McMenamin's Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, Portland, OR, USPsychedelic Paths to Wholeness is a monthly gathering focused on exploring the intentional use of psychedelics for personal and communal healing, growth, and expansion.
This group provides a supportive space for individuals to share their experiences, ask questions, and explore the transformative potential of psychedelics. Our discussions will also focus on how psychedelics can foster connection, heal inherited and ancestral traumas, and inspire peaceful activism to create positive change in our world.
Whether you are new to psychedelics or have been a long-time explorer, all are welcome.
📣 PLEASE READ: we have several important announcements, disclaimers, and attendee agreements that we go over at the beginning of every meeting. It is important that everyone attending this meeting be present for this so that they can agree to the group rules. This will usually take place by 6:10pm. No one admitted after this time. This is to protect everyone's privacy and respect people's time. Once we set the container, latecomers are a disruption. You can leave at any time, but please don't arrive any later than 6:10pm. Thank you for your understanding. 🙏♥️
Ofer is a trauma-informed certified wellness coach, relationship coach, parts work facilitator, and somatic healing practitioner. They are dedicated to helping people find healing, growth, and transformation in their lives. As someone who has experienced the transformative potential of psychedelics first-hand, Ofer has become a passionate advocate for their use in helping others.
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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a donation-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We ask for a sliding scale donation of $0-$10 to attend this event. You are not required to pay and no one will be turned away. Cash, Card, PayPal and Venmo are accepted.
PPS Members: your seat is always free!
Visit our website for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Thanks for your participation and support!
22 attendees
Healthcare Professionals and Psychedelics
PNW Integrative Center, 840 SE Washington St, Portland, OR, USPNW Integrative Center
840 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97214Please arrive on time!
About the group
This meeting focuses on topics that are relevant to mental health professionals including therapists, counselors, doctors, naturopaths, and other related disciplines. Its co-hosts are Erin Johnson, M.A., LPF and Joe Eaton.The group alternates between hosting guest speakers and open discussions. This month we will be having an open discussion, so please feel free to bring any topics, news items, questions, or curiosities to be discussed with the group.
We welcome respectful engagement and discourse, and honor this time and space to be a productive discussion for all.
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About the HOSTS:Erin Johnson, M.A., LPF
Erin holds a Master’s in Somatic and Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, earned in 2007. In 2012, while serving as an adjunct faculty member at the East-West Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, he began his private practice. Over the past 12 years, Erin has had the privilege of guiding hundreds of individuals and groups through transformational experiences. He is trained in Relational Somatic Healing, the Tamura Method, and Hakomi, which inform his approach to healing. Erin is deeply committed to integrating mindfulness with psychology and reviving earth-based ceremonial practices, with the aim of fostering self-awareness and self-empowerment. He believes in the inherent wisdom within each person to recognize what is needed for healing.Erin has also worked with InnerTrek and Synaptic Institute, where he has had the opportunity to contribute to the growth of psilocybin therapy. In his roles as an Educator and Supervisor for the Entheogenic Medicine Training for Psilocybin, and through his work at InnerTrek, he has been fortunate to be part of the ongoing conversation around the integration of psilocybin therapy into mainstream healing practices.
http://www.spiritualplumbing.com
Joe Eaton
Joe began his career at the age of 19, in 1966, working as a psychiatric technician at St Vincent's Psychiatric Unit. He received a Master's Degree in Applied Human Development (mainly counseling courses). He worked in Eugene, Oregon for 5 years at Sacred Heart Hospital as a psychiatric professional; 10 years as a case manager at Lane County Mental Health; 17 years as a counselor at Cascadia's Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic; and with Whitebird Clinic's Dead Medicine and mobile crisis team, as a social worker in Sacred Heart's Emergency Department. In Portland, Oregon Joe was a member of Project Respond Mobile Crisis Team.After retirement, he took workshops and attended various forums to train as a counselor/guide using psychedelic substances (mostly psilocybin mushrooms). He has been a guide for the last 5 years.
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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a donation-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We ask for a sliding scale donation of $0-$10 to attend this event. You are not required to pay and no one will be turned away. Cash, Card, PayPal and Venmo are accepted.
PPS Members: your seat is always free!
Visit our website for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Thanks for your participation and support!
6 attendees
Oregon Psilocybin Services 101
Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Avenue Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR, US🌿 Oregon Psilocybin Services 101
Portland Psychedelic Society is proud to partner with the Oregon Health Authority for an informative community session exploring Oregon’s groundbreaking psilocybin services program.
📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Midland Library — 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233Curious about Oregon’s historic psilocybin services program and what it means for mental health and wellness?
Join us for an illuminating evening exploring the science, structure, and accessibility of this first-of-its-kind statewide initiative.During this community information session, we’ll discuss:
• The efficacy of psilocybin for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Accessibility and equitability of Oregon Psilocybin Services
• The three-part service model of Preparation, Facilitation, and Integration
• Psilocybin and client safety protocolsThere will be time for audience questions at the end of the presentation.
Fact sheets will also be available in English and Spanish for attendees to take home.
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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a donation-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We ask for a sliding scale donation of $0-$10 to attend this event. You are not required to pay and no one will be turned away. Cash, Card, PayPal and Venmo are accepted.
PPS Members: your seat is always free!
Visit our website for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Thanks for your participation and support!
20 attendees
Psychedelic Neuroscience Lecture Series: From Molecule to Mystery
Open Signal, 2766 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, Portland, OR, USPsychedelic Neuroscience: From Molecule to Mystery
Live Filming of Lectures 3 & 4 with Michael Angyus, MSc📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM)
📍 Open Signal – 2766 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
🔗 opensignalpdx.orgJoin us for the second live filming of a groundbreaking 3-part series with Michael Angyus, MSc, Founder of Psychedelic Neuroscience and COO of the Psynautics Institute.
psychedelicneuroscience.org
psynautics.comMichael developed Psychedelic Neuroscience: From Molecule to Mystery to make cutting-edge psychedelic research accessible to a general audience. Drawing from his research at Imperial College London, professional work in the field, and insights from international conferences, Michael weaves together rigorous science with deeper questions about consciousness, soul, and spirit.
This live event will feature:
Lecture 3: Brain Imaging and Theories of Psychedelic Action
Lecture 4: Psychological Research: Harmonizing Science and Spirit
Audience Q&A✨ About the Series
The From Molecule to Mystery lectures move from molecular research to brain imaging to psychological and spiritual studies, always connecting rigorous neuroscience with the larger mysteries of human experience. Whether you’re new to the science or deeply involved in psychedelic research, this series offers a rare opportunity to engage with these topics in an accessible and thought-provoking way.⚡ Seating is limited to 30 audience members — first come, first seated. Doors open at 12:30 PM.
💜 Suggested donation: $5–20 to support the work and future programming.
🎥 Please note: Audience members may appear in Open Signal’s local access TV broadcast of the recording (though not in the final YouTube edit).
📅 Final Live Filming is scheduled for November 14: A summary of the 4 previous lectures on Cellular & Molecular, Brain Imaging, and Psychological Research on Psychedelics, plus Audience Q&A and Meet & Greet with Michael Angyus.
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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a donation-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.We ask for a sliding scale donation of $5-$20 to attend this event. You are not required to pay and no one will be turned away. Cash, Card, PayPal and Venmo are accepted.
PPS Members: your seat is always free!
Visit our website for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Thanks for your participation and support!
10 attendees
Past events
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