What weâre 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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Thanks for your participation and support!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Veterans Psychedelic DiscourseLink visible for attendees
The Veterans Psychedelic Discourse is OPEN TO ALL. We discussed it and wanted to include anyone interested in veterans issues and supporting vets. You do not need to be a veteran to join our events.
This group alternates between discussion, presentation, and guest speaker, usually followed by a question and answer period.
Please join us to meet new friends, create a community, and find the others.Your Hosts:
Brian
Brian is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2000 until 2005 with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. He was diagnosed with service-connected PTSD in 2011 and spent a decade seeking treatment through medication and talk therapy without much progress. In 2020, he began to utilize meditation and mindfulness to begin processing the trauma that he had experienced. After months of fruitful progress, he had a life-changing experience after utilizing plant-based medicine in coordination with meditation.Alex
Alex is a Marine Corps veteran who practices Hemi-sync meditation with plant medicine. After being discharged from service with the diagnoses of PTSD and depression, Alex tried modern Western medicine techniques and treatments but felt they were lacking in their healing power. He was then introduced to Hemi-sync by a fellow Marine veteran, and together, they developed their own system of healing that has had a uniquely beneficial impact on both of them.***
Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is an all-volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donation-based organization.
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- BIPOC Integration Circle đ± Every Third Sunday 5:30-7PM (New Location)Rhizome, Portland, OR
This circle is a BIPOC only space â€ïž We are here to reflect, support one another, and integrate our personal experiences, particularly those related to psychedelics, spiritual growth, and transformation. This is a space for vulnerability, honesty, and healing. Let this be a space that we can come together with the shared intention of gaining greater understanding, clarity, and well-being.
Anyone who joins the Circle will be asked to hold a container of confidentiality as we collectively create a space for our community to come together, process, learn, and heal.
This is not a space to solicit or distribute substances. Please respect the delicate nature of these spaces and help us protect our ability to gather and honor the ground on which we gather.
Read our Guidelines for the BIPOC Integration Circle.
About your host Austin Gillespie - Austin Gillespie (he/him), adopted from South Africa and raised in Utah, draws on his South Indian, European, and American heritage in his approach to healing and personal growth. After overcoming significant trauma and substance abuse, he found healing through earth medicines, including psilocybin and cannabis. These transformative experiences with psychedelics and therapy inspired him to pursue a degree in clinical psychology, where he is currently a Junior.
In addition to his studies, Austin led a nonprofit for four years, using dance and music as therapeutic tools to support individuals healing from excessive substance use. After moving to Portland, he joined Portland Psychedelic Societyâs BIPOC Integration Circle to connect with the community. His journey and professional work highlight his commitment to innovative and holistic mental health practices.About your host Emma Koko - Emma Koko (she/they), is an Aotearoa - New Zealand born artist and surfer with MÄori (NgÄti Kahungunu) and Samoan (Leone, American Samoa) heritage. As a queer, fat woman navigating PMDD and menopause, she's experienced the transformative power of Earth medicines. By embracing the wisdom of the natural world, Emma has found solace and strength, highlighting the potential of Earth medicines for addressing complex health issues and their connection to systemic oppression. This summer, through the group Fat Girls Hiking, Emma lead and facilitated a beginners surf series for the plus-size community, empowering them to experience the joy and healing power of surfing. She fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for all, empowering individuals to embrace the healing power of the ocean. Emma's journey exemplifies the transformative potential of Earth medicines and the ocean's healing power, especially for marginalized communities.
Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is a not-for-profit, donation-based 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. Donations are taken at entrance, cash and Venmo are accepted. We greatly appreciate your support.
Follow this link for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, donation information, and much more.
Thanks for your participation and support!
Let's Get Free đ±
- Psychedelic Elders GatheringLink visible for attendees
This group is a general discussion, an enjoyable chat with our elders. It's widely attended by ages 50 - 80+. All biological ages are welcome.
We encourage inclusion, diversity, and equity-based participation.Please post ideas for topics (in the comments, below) that may be of interest to elders who have used entheogens or who are interested in learning about the most current research, practices and protocols: the best suggestions may become topics for group discussion.
Join the live Zoom:
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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is an all volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donation-based organization.
Follow this link for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, donation information, and much more.
Thanks for your Participation and Support!
- Westside AwakeningsWest Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Portland, OR
Westside Awakenings is an in-person opportunity to discuss all aspects of psychedelic substances. This is an introductory, discussion-oriented gathering to share information and resources.
Discussion topics will vary based on interest expressed by those attending. Potential to discuss macrodosing, microdosing, integration, history of psychedelics, current developments in psychedelic research and legalization, etc. Any discussion of personal experiences is voluntary.
About your host:
Brad Huit is a healthcare professional and certified health coach, who supports intentional and therapeutic use of psychedelic substances as a part of a larger healing process, incorporating integrated holistic practices.Join us every third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm, at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Note: Entrance is via the lower-level, outside door, accessible via outside stairs next to the upper-level entrance or via a steep-driveway down to the exterior entrance. This driveway can be temporarily used to drop off those with mobility needs, and then the car parked in the upper lot.
Look for the multi-colored sign on the lower-level exterior door to enter.
Soliciting, offering or consuming any illegal substances during the gathering is prohibited.
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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 $1-$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.
Follow this link to donate, for info about PPS memberships, volunteer opportunities, donation information, and much more.
Thanks for your Participation and Support!
