Colorado Psilocybin Therapy Program Panel Features Psychedelics Attorney Joshua Kappel
Oct 30, 2024
Join Vicente founding partner Joshua Kappel on November 8 for the 2024 Colorado Psychological Association’s Fall Symposium: “Psychedelics in Practice: A Critical Examination of Research, Ethics and Applications for Psychologists,” which will take place both virtually and in person at the University of Colorado Denver Department of Psychology.
Joshua will discuss the process required to access psilocybin therapy in Colorado, the potential benefits and risks of psilocybin therapy, the qualifications and training requirements to become a licensed facilitator in Colorado, and more during his session beginning at 11 a.m. MT.
Colorado's Psilocybin Therapy Program: A Legal and Regulatory Framework for Psychedelic Care
Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act creates an opportunity for providers across the state to offer psilocybin therapy to adults 21 and over beginning in 2025. Modeled after the growing body of clinical research into psilocybin therapy for conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and addiction and recognizing the importance of natural medicines within sacred, transformational, and healing practices in cultures around the world, the law creates legal access to psychedelic care. The law was intentionally crafted to provide a foundation for safety and accountability within the newly established profession of natural medicine facilitation while allowing for a range of approaches – from clinical to ceremonial and retreat settings and with options to incorporate complementary modalities.
This session will support an in-depth understanding of Colorado’s psilocybin therapy program, including the legal framework, standards of care, screening requirements, and training for facilitators. The opportunity for Q&A will help clarify outstanding questions as Colorado prepares to open applications for all license types beginning in 2025.
Speakers
- Joshua Kappel, Founding Partner at Vicente LLP
- Natasia Poinsatte, Colorado Director at Healing Advocacy Fund
- Lorey Bratten, Program Director at Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
This session is for those interested in participating in Colorado’s Natural Medicine program, which will launch in January 2025.
Vicente & Colorado’s Natural Medicine Program
The Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA) decriminalized adult possession of natural medicines (including psilocybin, psilocin, mescaline not derived from peyote, ibogaine, and DMT) and initiated the process of creating regulated healing centers in Colorado. Vicente LLP founding partner Joshua Kappel served as a lead drafter and a leading member of the campaign for the NMHA. Our team is actively involved in the development and implementation of Colorado’s Natural Medicine Program and other psychedelic laws and policies in the U.S. and abroad. Learn more.