Central Oregon Psychedelic Society (COPS)

Welcome to the Central Oregon Psychedelic Society (COPS).

This group is dedicated to education, integration, community connection, and responsible promotion within the psychedelic space in Central Oregon.

We bring together individuals who are curious about or experienced with psychedelics—including the general public, practitioners, facilitators, educators, and others across the broader ecosystem—to explore topics such as:

• The science and research behind psychedelics
• Mental health, trauma, and healing
• Psychedelic integration and lasting change
• Set, setting, and harm reduction
• Etc.

The events we promote may include educational talks, group discussions, facilitated integration circles, and more—all designed to support safe, thoughtful, and intentional engagement.

This is a community space—not a place to access illegal substances or legal advice.

To support a safe, respectful, and aligned community, all members are expected to review and follow our Group Conduct Guidelines, shown below.

Whether you're new to this topic or have prior experience, you’re welcome here. Our goal is to create a grounded, respectful, and supportive environment where people can learn, reflect, and connect.

We also want to express our gratitude to Elaine, the former founder of COPS, for her support in bringing this community back after a period of inactivity. Her original vision helped lay the foundation for what this group is today.

## 🌿 COPS Community Conduct Guidelines

Aims of our Community Conduct Guidelines:
·      Reduce ego-driven conflict
·      Create safety without over-policing
·      Balance inclusivity with legal protection
·      Center shared purpose instead of ideology

### 📌 Guidelines:

• Respect first, always
  • Speak to others with dignity, even in disagreement
  • No personal attacks or shaming
• Assume good intent & stay accountable for impact
  • We recognize people are learning
  • Harm is addressed regardless of intent
• No gatekeeping or superiority
  • No one path, substance, or philosophy is “the right way”
  • Lived experience and professional knowledge are both valid
• Stay grounded in curiosity over certainty
  • Ask questions before making assumptions
  • Be open to multiple perspectives and evolving evidence
• No medical or clinical advice in group spaces
  • Share experiences, not prescriptions
  • Direct people to qualified professionals when appropriate
• Protect confidentiality and privacy
  • What is shared in personal conversations or integration spaces stays there
  • Do not share others’ stories without explicit consent
• No solicitation or exploitation
  • Do not pressure, manipulate, or prey on vulnerable individuals
  • Promotion is allowed only in designated ways (events, services, etc.)
• Trauma-informed communication
  • Be mindful that many members have experienced trauma
  • Avoid graphic descriptions, coercion, or invalidation
• No harassment or discrimination
  • Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, etc.
  • Respect boundaries—online and in person
• Stay aligned with the purpose of the group
  • Conversations should support learning, connection, access, or responsible exploration
  • Avoid derailing into arguments or unrelated debates
• Facilitators/moderators hold boundaries
  • We reserve the right to redirect, pause, or remove individuals to protect group safety

## ⚖️ Legal + Underground Participation Guidelines

• We support the legal psychedelic ecosystem
  • We actively uplift practitioners, service centers, researchers, and educators operating within current laws and regulations
• We acknowledge the existence of underground spaces
  • Many people engage with psychedelics outside legal frameworks
  • We do not shame or exclude individuals based on this
• Clear boundary: no illegal activity facilitation
  • This group does not organize, coordinate, or facilitate illegal activities
  • Do not use this space to source substances for illegal use
• Event and service sharing guidelines
  • Legal services and events may be openly shared
  • Non-legal/underground offerings may only be shared in ways that:
    • Do not include direct sales or sourcing
    • Include a clear disclaimer of COPS non-affiliation
• Neutral platform, not endorsement
  • Listing or sharing an event, service, or contact does not equal endorsement by COPS
• Networking is allowed, with boundaries
  • Individuals may connect privately at their own discretion
  • COPS is not responsible for interactions, agreements, or outcomes outside the group
• Education & responsible promotion
  • We share research, policy updates, harm reduction information, and relevant events/services
  • We create space for individuals and organizations to promote offerings that align with our values
  • We link to credible, non- or minimally-biased sources whenever possible
• Protect the group’s integrity
  • Any behavior that risks legal exposure, community safety, or trust may result in removal