Looking for a psilocybin facilitator in New York?
Here's what you need to know.
Straight answers on the law, your real options, and how to get the most out of an experience wherever it happens.
The short answer
New York doesn't have a legal psilocybin program, and there's no such thing as a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator here. Psilocybin is still a controlled substance under New York and federal law.
That surprises a lot of people. You've probably read about legal psilocybin services in other states, and it's reasonable to assume New York has caught up. It hasn't yet.
Where psilocybin is legal in the U.S.
A few states have created regulated programs:
Oregon runs licensed psilocybin service centers with state-licensed facilitators. You don't need to be an Oregon resident to go.
Colorado licenses healing centers and facilitators under its Natural Medicine program.
New Mexico passed a medical psilocybin law and is building a program run through healthcare providers.
Psilocybin remains illegal under federal law everywhere in the U.S., including in these states.
What's happening in New York
Several bills have been introduced in Albany, including a psilocybin-assisted therapy pilot program for veterans and first responders, a medical psilocybin act, and broader adult-use proposals. So far, none have passed. If that changes, I'll update this page.
Your real options
If you're in New York and want a psilocybin experience with professional support, here's the honest landscape:
Travel to a state program. Oregon and Colorado both serve out-of-state visitors at licensed centers.
Join a clinical trial. Universities and research centers run psilocybin studies with strict eligibility criteria. You can search for studies at ClinicalTrials.gov.
Attend a retreat abroad. Some countries allow psilocybin retreats. Quality and safety vary widely, so vet carefully and check local laws.
Work with an integration coach. Wherever your experience happens, preparation beforehand and integration afterward make a huge difference. This is where I come in.
What I do
I'm Josh Jupiter, a native New Yorker and founder of Brooklyn Balance. I'm not a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator, because no such license exists in New York. What I offer is the support around the experience, which is where much of the lasting value is:
Preparation. Clarifying your intentions, reviewing your health and medications, and helping you choose a setting or program wisely.
Harm reduction education. Honest information so you can make safer, more informed decisions.
Help vetting programs. What to ask a retreat or service center, and red flags to watch for.
Integration coaching. Making sense of what came up and turning it into real change in your life, the way you want it.
Why preparation and integration matter
The experience itself might last hours. What you do before and after shapes whether it becomes a meaningful turning point or a strange memory that fades. People who prepare well tend to feel safer and more open during the experience. People who integrate tend to keep the insights alive and act on them.
Why work with me
Trained and certified: MAPS and TAM Integration certifications, plus training at Harvard Divinity School.
Consent-centered: trained in the Wheel of Consent with Betty Martin's School of Consent.
Educator: I teach psychedelic integration at NYU.
Without the noise: no hype, no silver-bullet promises, no dogma. Just honest guidance.
What clients say
“In the days since, I have felt super clear and light, and am trying to actively make some of these changes in my life that I learned about during the medicine experience! Overall, working with Josh was an incredible experience. It was my first time working with psychedelics in a group setting and he made it the perfect atmosphere. Couldn't recommend this experience more!”-MP
“I felt completely safe and supported during this experience. There can sometimes be nervousness or trepidation before these experiences, but in all of the communication prior to and right before, I was able to have all of my questions and concerns addressed, and was prepared as much as you can be. The balance of caring and professionalism was perfect for me.” -Charles
Questions people ask
Can I go to Oregon or Colorado if I live in New York?
Yes. Both programs serve out-of-state visitors at licensed centers.
How do I choose a good retreat or service center?
Look for clear medical screening, trained staff, a solid safety plan, honest answers about risks, and real integration support afterward. I can help you think it through.
Do I need integration if I go to a licensed program?
Programs vary in how much aftercare they offer. Many people find that ongoing integration support helps them get far more out of the experience.
Ready to talk?
Let's talk about how to prepare for it and how to make it count.