Every hospice journey is unique. BeLoved Hospice approaches emerging options like cannabinoids, psilocybin, and ketamine with open hands, thoughtful conversations, and respect for personal choice.
Oregon has been at the forefront of these therapies for some time, offering pathways that were not available a generation ago.
For people with whom we are privileged to walk alongside, BeLoved Hospice explore and administers these options to help create ease, emotional peace, and spiritual connection that goes beyond traditional medicine. We are proud to help families explore options with sensitivity, and without judgment. Our role is not to decide what is right for you, but to offer the information, care, and steady companionship you need to decide for yourself.
Whether families are curious, cautious, or somewhere in between, we’re here to listen and guide, never to push. Let’s take a gentle look at how cannabinoids, psilocybin, and ketamine may support end-of-life care.
For many years, people have turned to cannabinoids, including medical cannabis, to ease symptoms like chronic pain, nausea, restlessness, and loss of appetite. For many facing serious illness, cannabinoids offer a gentler sense of calm, sometimes without the heavier side effects of stronger medications.
In Oregon, where medical cannabis is legally available, patients may access products and support from licensed providers who understand how to tailor these therapies to individual needs. At BeLoved Hospice, we’re open to conversations about whether cannabinoid support feels like the right fit, honoring each person's comfort, history, and goals for their care.
Psilocybin, the active compound in certain mushrooms, shows promise in helping individuals approach the end of life with less fear and more peace. Oregon has been a leader in offering regulated, licensed psilocybin services through trained facilitators, creating safe spaces for emotional healing.
Studies, like this one from Johns Hopkins Medicine, suggest that psilocybin-assisted sessions can reduce existential distress, foster acceptance, and even nurture a deep sense of spiritual connection.
Here in Oregon, OPB has shared moving stories about how this therapy is opening doors for those facing profound transitions.
BeLoved Hospice is honored to stay in conversation with facilitators and to offer trusted referrals for families who feel drawn to explore this option.
Ketamine, long considered as a safe anesthetic, can help with emotional and spiritual suffering in low doses. For some at the end of life, ketamine therapy can offer fast, meaningful relief—particularly when experiencing depression, anxiety, or deep existential pain that other treatments haven’t eased.
Ketamine sessions include administration by trained professionals in medical settings, and focus on restoring presence, offering moments of lightness and connection in a tender and difficult time.
We believe hospice and end-of-life care should honor the full human experience—body, mind, and spirit. We honor the courage it takes to ask new questions, to consider new paths, and to move forward in ways that feel true to you.
We view cannabinoid, psilocybin, and ketamine therapies as being complementary tools, along with our other hospice services and programs. Some patients find them to be extremely helpful, depending on their unique journey. Still, we understand that they may not be for everyone.
If you or your loved one is curious, we encourage a thoughtful, open-hearted conversation with your care team. Safety, legality, emotional readiness, and medical history all deserve careful consideration. We also recommend trusted resources like End of Life Psychedelic Care for those seeking a deeper understanding of this evolving field.
If you're wondering when the right time is to explore conversations about cannabinoid, psilocybin, or ketamine support, know there’s no rush and no perfect moment. It's simply about knowing when your heart feels ready.
You can always reach us at BeLoved Hospice by calling (971) 236-1199, or by contacting us online.
Whether you're seeking information, connection, or simply someone to listen, we’re here. No matter what path you choose, we’ll meet you with honesty, care, and a commitment to walk alongside you.
