EXCELLENCE IN PSYCHEDELIC EDUCATION
Training and certifying exceptional practitioners since 2021, with over 33% of Oregon's licensed centers led by our alumni
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We’re here to help you thrive
At Changa Institute, we are dedicated to your success in the psychedelic and wellness field, offering the most accessible and accredited path to psilocybin facilitation. Our comprehensive program covers core psychedelic-assisted therapy skills through interactive discussions, case-based learning, hands-on training, practicums, consultations, and mentorship opportunities.
Last year, our students made history as the nation's first licensed psilocybin facilitators. Over a quarter of Oregon's licensed service centers are operated by our alumni, and we are committed to setting you up for the same success.
Accreditation
Become a Certified Psilocybin Facilitator
Join Changa Institute's OHA, HECC, and DORA-approved program to become a certified psilocybin facilitator. Our expert-led, hands-on training prepares you for real-world scenarios, focusing on safety, ethics, and evidence-based practices. Gain the skills for legal, compassionate facilitation in Oregon and Colorado.
Mariah Changa Institute Alumni and Licensed Facilitator
Alonso R.
“The diverse expert faculty make this training truly exceptional. With firsthand experience in clinical trials, ethics, and spirituality, they share unique insights and knowledge, creating an unparalleled learning experience.”
Meghan N.
“The training expanded my knowledge in psychedelic-assisted therapy, harm reduction, and mindfulness. The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful and the content was highly applicable to my current work.”
Experiences
Elevate your practice through expert consultation, advanced training, and curated retreat experiences.
Retreats and Practicums
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Psilocybin Facilitator Certificate Program, designed to meet Oregon state regulations for legal psilocybin facilitation. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed by professional educators and taught by industry experts, focuses on real-world applications and evidence-based practices, emphasizing safety, ethics, harm reduction, and community care.
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Psilocybin Facilitator Certificate Program, designed to meet Colorado state regulations for legal psilocybin facilitation. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed by professional educators and taught by industry experts, focuses on real-world applications and evidence-based practices, emphasizing safety, ethics, harm reduction, and community care.
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Understand the crucial importance of psychedelic integration, explore its nuances as a non-linear process and get practical tips for the timing of sessions. Plus explore key integration concepts like spiritual emergence vs emergency, remembering and forgetting, post-traumatic growth, state to trait changes, family systems, spiritual bypassing, and more.
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Through evidence-based practices and hands-on training, you will learn to facilitate meaningful, healing experiences for those facing the end of life and their family members.
Training and Certification
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Colorado’s regulations indicate that 50 hours of consultation over a six month period will be a required component of training for psilocybin facilitators in the state of Colorado.
Changa Institute clinical supervision is specifically designed for individuals who fall into the following categories:
LPCCs seeking Colorado DORA-required supervision to fulfill licensure obligations.
Those in search of PDA hours to meet the LPC licensure renewal requirements.
*Professional Development Activity (PDA) hours are mandatory during the 2-year renewal cycle for LPCs in the state of Colorado.
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Changa Institute provides professional consultation services to ensure you or your team remain well-informed about the latest developments in psychedelic therapy and client care. These services are offered alongside their psychedelic therapy training program.
Professional consultation is available to both licensed clinical professionals and non-licensed practitioners seeking:
Guidance with adding psychedelic-assisted therapy to your existing practice.
Best practices for helping clients process and integrate their psychedelic experiences.
Case consultation around ethics or safety.
Psychedelic education and harm reduction.
Discussion around the philosophies, approaches, and skills of psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Setting up your psychedelic-assisted therapy or support services practice.
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For practitioners and individuals seeking to stay updated on the latest developments in the mental health sector, specifically about psychedelic therapy and client care, Changa Institute offers coaching that can help you:
Set up an independent practice.
Grow your practice.
Practice your psychedelic work with authenticity and integrity.
Discover and develop your work style and inner talents.
Overcome the imposter syndrome.
Use entheogens and psychedelics for your own personal growth and healing, including integration into your business and career.
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Are you a new or experienced psilocybin facilitator? Are you looking for a casual and professional environment to connect with other providers who are doing the same? Do you have case consultation, best practice, or other questions you'd like to get input on? Join our Psilocybin Facilitator Virtual Consultation Group.
Consultation
The History of Changa Institute
Measure 109 & Proposition 122: Catalyzing Change
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At Changa Institute, we're setting a new benchmark in psilocybin facilitation training as the first licensed program in the US. Since our launch in April 2021, our graduates have become the nation's first licensed psilocybin facilitators, and we have produced 17 cohorts, with our alums now leading over 33 of Oregon's licensed service centers. We pride ourselves on our excellence in education. Our rigorous, evidence-based curriculum blends expert instruction with hands-on training to prepare you for the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
We are committed to rearing top experts in the industry and supporting our students every step of the way, from foundational learning to real-world application. Our program is designed to cultivate knowledge and skills and provide the network and support needed to excel in a competitive landscape.
Expanding our reach, we became Colorado's first licensed training provider, earning DORA accreditation in 2024 and launching the state's inaugural cohort in September 2024. With programs approved by OHA, HECC, and DORA, we are proud to be at the forefront of a mental health revolution, empowering our students to shape the future of therapeutic innovation.
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Excellence in Training: The Foundation of Your Career
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In an industry defined by rapid innovation and rigorous regulatory oversight, Changa Institute is forging new frontiers in psychedelic therapy education. We take pride in our specialized psilocybin facilitator training program, which seamlessly integrates rigorous academic instruction with practical clinical application. Crafted by industry experts with over a decade of experience, our approach is built on five core pillars.
First, our commitment to uncompromising integrity ensures that we uphold the highest ethical standards and strict regulatory compliance. Our winning mindset drives us to innovate continuously and tackle challenges others shy away from. We foster a meritocratic culture that rewards exceptional performance, attracting the brightest talent in the field. A relentless pursuit of continuous learning means we incorporate the latest research and global best practices into our curriculum. Finally, our dedication to working with extraordinary colleagues creates a collaborative environment where collective expertise propels breakthrough innovation.
The impact is undeniable—our alumni now lead more than 33% of Oregon’s licensed psilocybin service centers. Positioned at the intersection of science, spirituality, and therapeutic innovation, Changa Institute isn’t just training facilitators, we’re shaping the future of mental health care.
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Our Team Is What Makes Us Great
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At Changa Institute, we’re relentless in our pursuit of excellence in psychedelic facilitation training. We build our success on an exceptional team of administrators, educators, and advisors, bringing industry all-stars and globally renowned guest speakers, many of whom come from top institutions such as NYU, Johns Hopkins, Arizona State University, the University of San Francisco, and Columbia University, to deliver the latest updates to our curriculum.
We constantly integrate emerging research and breakthroughs to create an immersive, hands-on learning environment that exceeds traditional classroom settings. This innovative approach guarantees you a comprehensive understanding of psilocybin facilitation and integration.
When we succeed, you do too. You'll be trained with the skills and knowledge to excel as a certified Psilocybin Facilitator and lead the evolving field of psychedelic therapy.
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We’re committed to improving the
well-being of all psychedelic community members. That’s why 10% of our company revenue is donated to our non-profit partners and their impactful work.
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