How do I get access to psychedelic-assisted therapy?

If you are in the US, access to PAT is available, but limited by state.

Clinical trialsThere are currently several trials enrolling patients with cancer, PTSD, major depressive disorder, or any other number of diagnosed diseases. Learn more about the clinical trials for cancer.

Legal clinics and retreatsAnyone can receive treatment under the guidance of a licensed clinician in Oregon or Colorado. Oregon maintains a directory of licensed facilitators and retreats. Colorado is coming online with psychedelic laws and guidelines for licensure and credentialing. Learn more specifically about Colorado and Oregon rules.

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Expanded accessThis allows the use of an experimental drug outside of clinical trials for people with serious or life-threatening diseases. This has also been called “compassionate use” and is regulated by the FDA.Right to tryThis allows the use of an experimental drug outside of clinical trials for people meeting certain criteria (life-threatening illness, no standard treatments, etc). Right to try is not regulated by the FDA.

Sachi's take We created Sachi to educate, and also to increase access to psychedelic therapies for cancer patients, survivors, and supporters. The easiest path to receive PAT in a controlled, safe setting is to enroll in a clinical trial, or to find a legal clinic in Oregon or Colorado.If you live far away from either of those options, or are unable to enter a trial due to exclusion or restriction criteria, there may be other options. Reach out to us through this form to learn more.

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Clinical trials for psilocybin and other research in cancer

RECOMMENDED resources

A great article (2022) from the team at self.com about getting access to psychedelic therapy

Breastcancer.org article (updated 2023) about Expanded access and Right to Try

Visit the FDA page about Expanded Access

Learn about our friends at Aquilino Cancer Center (Rockville, MD) and their company Sunstone Therapies.

In addition to taking part in the psilocybin clinical trials showing great results for cancer patients (read about it in this September 2023 article), Dr. Manish Agarwal and his team have formed Sunstone Therapies, focused on building an ecosystem of support for individuals seeking PAT. Learn more about their methods and trial options.

Learn about our friends at Odyssey. Odyssey is a Public Benefit Corporation offering psychedelic state-legal retreats in Oregon. Their founder and CEO is a friend, and shares our focus on retreats based on clinical trial protocols. Learn about their various retreat and individual options.

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Psychedelics may or may not be legal in your jurisdiction. Consult a lawyer if you have questions about the law, and consult your care team before making any decisions about your health. Legal notice.

Note: There are several psychedelics under investigation for treatment of the mental and emotional symptoms of cancer. While we focus almost exclusively on psilocybin, we will include breaking information from trusted sources about others (MDMA, Ketamine, etc.).