Psychedelic Therapy in Colorado
Yes — psilocybin therapy is legal and operational in Colorado. Adults can access supervised sessions through licensed providers under a regulated state program.
Colorado is one of the few states where psychedelic therapy is legal and fully operational. Licensed facilitators and service centers are actively serving clients under a regulated framework. Adults can access supervised psilocybin sessions without a prescription or diagnosis.
This page covers Colorado's legal status, how to access therapy, the 202+ licensed providers in the state, and what to expect. Whether you're considering a session, looking for work in the field, or tracking the industry, here's everything you need to know about psychedelic medicine in Colorado.
Getting treatment in Colorado
Whether psychedelic therapy is available here — and where to find it.
Legal Status by Substance
Included in Proposition 122 natural medicine provisions.
Included in Proposition 122 natural medicine provisions.
Not included in Proposition 122. Federal Schedule I.
Non-peyote mescaline included in Proposition 122.
Proposition 122 passed Nov 2022. Natural Medicine Health Act. Healing centers began operating 2024-2025. Adults 21+.
Where to access therapy
202 licensed providers in Colorado. Compare offerings and book in the directory.
Decriminalized Jurisdictions
Decriminalized means reduced penalties for possession — not legal therapy.
For providers: getting licensed & preparing for legalization
Colorado's Natural Medicine Program is live and licensing facilitators. A standard facilitator license doesn't require a clinical background; a separate clinical-facilitator track exists for licensed healthcare providers.
Colorado has a regulated program operating today, which means there is an actual license you can hold and a defined path to practice. Here's how the credential works, what training is required, and how to start seeing clients.
How to become a facilitator in Colorado
What to do now
- Complete a Colorado state-approved training program and apply for a facilitator license through DORA.
- If you already hold a qualifying healthcare credential, look at the separate clinical-facilitator track.
- The most concrete step available today, in any state, is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy — the one legal, broadly available psychedelic-adjacent modality clinicians can train in and practice right now. It builds the exact skills (set and setting, preparation, dosing-session support, integration) that psilocybin and MDMA programs will require.
In August 2026, SAMHSA — the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — published a report urging states to begin planning for the legal, operational, and Medicaid implications of potential FDA-approved psychedelic therapies, including credentialing, safety protocols, and consent standards. Across recent federal activity, the supply of trained clinicians is consistently named as the main bottleneck to access — which is exactly what preparing early addresses.
Source: SAMHSA (2026) — Current Research, Regulatory, and Policy Considerations: Psychedelics Medicine (PEP26-01-004)Sources: Colorado DORA (2025) · Colorado Newsline (2025)
Jobs in Colorado
All Points North · Edwards, CO
Headlands Research · Colorado Springs, CO
Frequently asked questions
Is psilocybin therapy legal in Colorado?
Yes — psilocybin therapy is legal and operational in Colorado. Adults can access supervised sessions through licensed providers under a regulated state program.
How do I become a psilocybin facilitator in Colorado?
Colorado has a state credential for facilitators. You complete a state-approved training program, meet the state's requirements, and apply for a license through the regulating agency. See the provider section on this page for the current requirements and where to train.
Where can I access psychedelic therapy in Colorado?
There are 202 licensed providers listed in Colorado. You can browse them in Huxley's provider directory to compare offerings and book a session.