Comparison Chart for all
NMHA Colorado Mushroom Facilitator Training Programs
A core value of Medicinal Mindfulness Academy is education, transparency, and informed consent. In that effort, we have compiled this table that includes available public information of all the mushroom facilitation training programs in Colorado that have been approved by the state.
While we are very confident in how the Medicinal Mindfulness Academy training program compares, we acknowledge that we may not always be the best fit for all potential students. Please find a program that works best for your capacities and interests.
In addition to the comparison chart below, the Healing Advocacy Fund has also compiled a public directory of many of these programs. This directory can be accessed here.
To learn more about Medicinal Mindfulness Academy training, you can review this website or set up a free discovery call. Recruitment is ongoing for our two training semesters per year.
This table was compiled in October 2025 from program websites and may become outdated. Any questions or corrections can be emailed to us through our contact us form and we’ll make any corrections. In the spirit of transparency, we can only share what is already publicly available through program websites.
| Name | Didactic Training Tuition | Total Training cost (Didactic + Practicum + Consulting) | Scholarships Available | Established | Training Duration | Total Didactic Training Hours | Practicum info | Consulting Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicinal Mindfulness Academy | $6,995 |
Integrated Practicum Site at our Licensed Healing Center (40hrs) + $2,995
Consulting (40hrs) + $3,000 with Clinical Facilitator LPC
Total Program $12,990 Additional specialties in ketamine, psychedelic cannabis and N,N-DMT available through www.psychedelicsittersschool.org |
Yes
Need-Based & Diversity Scholarship available to ALL students providing 10%-40% off tuition |
Established in 2012
Oldest aboveboard natural medicine training program in the United States |
6 month or 12 month options
Accelerated Option for Legacy/Clinical practitioners available |
200+ hours
Including advanced practices in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy |
5 day, 40 hr practicum - Journey once, guide once, assist once.
In person in Boulder Colorado. Offered 4x a year |
Yes - 12 month program. 2 monthly 1.5 hour class plus 6 individual mentorship sessions |
| SoundMind Institute | Only a total price with practicum | $12,300 + optional in-person experiential component ranging from $2,500 to $6,000 Estimated Total Program: $14,800-$18,300 *Consulting cost not specified in the totals. | Unknown | 2022 | 12 months | 250 hours | Offers an in-person practicum is a 5-10 day experience fufilling the 40 hour requirement | Yes - Consultation group meets weekly for two hours over six months. |
| Bodhi Academy | Only a total price with practicum | Estimated Total Program: $14,997 Includes: Didactic training, Practicum and 50 hours of Consultation *Enrollment fee does not include retreat travel, accommodation, or meals. | Unknown | Unclear | 6 months | 221+ hours | 100 hour (10 day) in-person administration Practicum retreat offered. | Yes - Offers 50 hours of mentoring and supervision online and in-person. |
| Acadia Professional Learning | $6,900 | $6,900 (Didactic) + $1999 (Practicum for APL Grads ) or $2399 (Practicum Non-APL Grads) + $75 per 90-minute group sesions (Consultation hours) ~ $2,000 Estimated Total Program: $10,899-$11,299 | No | Unclear | 2.5-3 months | 150 hours | Practicum usually takes place in a 5 day, retreat-style model, offered once or twice per year in Denver. | Yes - Consultation is available as cohorts of 3+ students |
| Entheogen Institute | $6,500 | Practicum (40 hours): ~$2,000* (Practicum site not available at training program, paid to seperately to provider) Consultation Hours (40 hours at $40/hour for group sessions): $1,600 or ($110/hour for private consult): $4,400 Estimated Total Program: ~$10,100-$12,900 | No | 2022 | 6 months | 150 hours | 40 hours practicums are offered twice a year. | Yes - Group consultation offered as bi-weekly 2.5 hours sessions or as needed private consultation |
| Numinus Training | $5,447 + tax | Practicum (40 hours in-person experiential or clinical Practical Applications + 7 hours of online prework + final exam) $2,500 Consultation requirements fufilled as part of free supervision and mentorship groups available as bi-weekly distance learning Total Program $7,947 + tax + Consulting? | Unknown | Unclear | 3-6 months (length varies) | 150 hours | A 5-day practicum allows students to complete the 40-hour practicum portion of their training in a single week. | Yes - Consulting available through bi-weekly drop-ins as a part of mentorship and supervision groups. |
| Changa Institute | $6,799 | No Practicum info available | Unknown | Established in 2021 |
6 months Accelerated Program: 4 weeks |
150 hours | No Practicum info available -- coming soon | Yes - Choose between weekly group sessions (20 weeks) or individual hourly consultations |
| University of Colorado Denver | $7,750 - $7,900 | No Practicum site available at the training program--costs vary, depending on provider. | Unknown | Established 2025 | 4 months | 160 hours | Offers varying practicum formats in collaboration with clinical partners. | Information not available |
| Inner Trek | Only a total price with practicum | Estimated Total Program:$10,900 Covers monthly intensives, weekly online classes, asynchronous learning, bi-weekly home group meetings, and practicum - No Consulting Option | InnerTrek offers limited scholarships based on a sliding scale model. | Unclear |
7 months Accelerated Program: 1 month |
150+ hours | Offers two 20+ hour practicums to meet the 40 hour requirement. | No - In Process |
| Fluence | Only a total price with practicum | Estimated Total 25hr Accelerated Program: $7,000 Accelerated track didactic only (25 hrs only, not full 150 hrs) (eligible students must have a license that requires completion of a Master’s degree or more advanced degree) + practicum + consultation requirements. | Yes, Diversity Fund to expand access to our training and educational programs. | Unclear | 4-7 months depending on student’s enrollment choice | 130 hours | In Denver, a 4-day retreat. Fort Collins students can choose between a 2-week residential or 8-week | Yes - Group consultation program available |
| Synthesis Institute | $11,994 Synthesis practicum program is still in process -- limited info available. No Consultation offered at this time. | Yes, scholarships offered at 25% and 50% discounts for qualified applicants. | Founded in 2018 | 13 months | 175+ hours | Synthesis practicum program is still in process -- limited info available. | No - In Process | |
| Ceremonia EDU | Only a total price with practicum | Estimated Total Program: $12,800 Includes guidance through Didactic, Practicum + Consultation. | Unknown | Unclear | 6 months | 150 hours | Offers two 6 day immersive practicums | Yes - Offers 50 hours of consultation 6 months |
| Memoru Center for Visionary Healing Arts | Not offered | Consultation only -$60 for pre-licensed therapists, $80 for licensed therapists per 90 minute group meeting. | Unknown | Unclear | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes- Bi- weekly virtual meetings. Offered only for LSWs or LPCCs. |
| Elemental Psychedelics | $7,800 Advanced Pathway track estimate: $2,800 | Estimated Total Program: $11,150-$11,750 Includes: Didactic, Practicum (30 hours in-person plus 10 hours of virtual practicum on preparation, integration, and case consultation) - $2,200 Consultation (50-$80 per 2-hour group session) - $1,000-$1,600 Application fee - $150 *Individual consultation is available at $250 per consultation hour **Enrollment fee does not include retreat lodging or meals, estimated cost: $1,400-$1,600 | Elemental does not have the ability to grant scholarships at this time | Unclear | 5 months Accelerated Program: 6-10 weeks | Full Program: 150 hours Accelerated Program: 50 hours | Practicum opportunities to be completed at three single-day intensives | Yes - Virtual groups (6-month cohorts that meet 2x/month) |