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 (4+)
See all- Healthcare Professionals and PsychedelicsPNW Integrative Center, Portland, OR
**UPDATE - TIME & LOCATION CHANGE**
Starting in June 2025, this group will be meeting IN-PERSON beginning at 6:00PM here:
PNW 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!
- BIPOC Integration Circle 🌱 Every Second Sunday 5:30-7PM (New Location)The Marie Equi Center, Portland, OR
This circle is a BIPOC only space ❤️ 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 Society’s 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 with Māori (Ngāti 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.
Let's Get Free 🌱
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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!
- Microdosing DiscussionLink visible for attendees
Are you microdosing?
Do you have questions for those who microdose psychedelics?
Join this community discussion about all aspects of microdosing.
If you're new to microdosing, here are some resources to review, ideally before you attend the event:
Emily's Microdose presentation (26 minutes):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lpZYEuEDmsAaron Eisen -- How Your Brain Works & Microdosing (45 minutes):
https://youtu.be/yBJWRxIisto?t=1626
This link takes you to the point in the video where it focuses on the neuroscience of microdosing.Link for this Zoom Event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91392389161
Please note: You must be logged into your personal Zoom account to access this link************************
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!
- Yoga Integration Workshop + Microdosing offering w/ PNW Integrative CenterPNW Integrative Center, Portland, OR
This will be an intention setting class before a Microdosing + Mindfulness (Noble Silence) Meditation offering through the PNW Integrative Center. We’d love to see you at either or both offerings. Sign up for each offering separately.
To learn more and sign up for the 12 pm Microdosing and Mindfulness (Noble Silence) Meditation, go to pnwintegrativecenter.com. You will first need to complete a Psilocybin Preparation and Orientation to become a current client. This is an amazing opportunity to be guided through a mini-psychedelic retreat!
What to expect -
- ~ 60 minutes of pranayama, asana, and meditation
- wear comfortable clothing you would stretch in
- mats and tools (blocks, straps, etc.) are available
- bring a water bottle
- This waiver must be signed before attending class.
About me, Bailey -
I received my Yoga Teaching Certificate in 2022 with Portland Community College. During my year-long program, I was seeing parallels between the theories of psychedelic integration and the philosophy of yoga. My studies have influenced my mission as an instructor and massage therapist; to hold space for investigation and sensation and to feel as in your body as often as possible.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist (#28882), I like to offer self-care techniques, and lean toward Hatha and Restorative Yoga styles. This is a foundational class, designed to be accessible to any level of yogi.
Bring your intents and lessons with you for reflection and contemplation.
If you would like to book a massage with me, I’m available on Sunday and Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm at the Tiny Massage Cart. Book with me at this link, or email me at bailey@tinymassage.com.
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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!