Frequently asked questions
We began introducing local decriminalization resolutions to local city and county officials in 2019. So far, our resolutions have been adopted by the County Board of Health, the County Commissioners, and the City Council.
Resolution approved by City Council: Dec. 20th, 2021
Resolution approved by County Commissioners: May 1st, 2022
Some of our work included meeting with the county health officer, the chief of police, the city attorney, the police navigator, the mayor, as well as several individual city councillors and county commissioners. In addition to the policy work we do, we also host events and offerings in hopes to service our values of community, education, and integration. Some of this work has included harm reduction support tents at music festivals, peer support trainings, integration circles, resources and conversations for end of life care, and much more.
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Rebecca and Erin were both immediately inspired to work on decriminalization when they heard about Oakland’s resolution passing. Rebecca jumped right in, starting the Port Townsend Psychedelic Society and drafting an initial resolution. Erin had a similar reaction, reaching out to one of her school colleagues who was a main organizer in Oakland, only to soon learn that Rebecca was already started on the project. So they teamed up, and the rest is history in process.
Some of the things we hope to offer are:
Educational workshops for the public and for law enforcement personnel
Psychedelic risk-reduction education in local high schools
Psychedelic support spaces at local events
An ever-evolving guide to local entheogenic integration and support resources
Peer integration groups
Community building events