Ethics Certification Program
Elevating Ethical Practitioners in the Psychedelics Industry
Program administered by Lumara, a service of Mind Lumen. Certification decisions made independently by Mind Lumen.
Our Ethics Seal Categories
Individuals, Institutions, & Organizations
Clinic Certification
For healthcare facilities providing psychedelic-assisted therapy
Facilitator Certification
For individual practitioners guiding psychedelic experiences
Retreat Certification
For retreat centers offering psychedelic experiences
Therapist Certification
For licensed mental health professionals
Trainer Certification
For educators and training programs
App Certification
For digital health applications
Seller Certification
For vendors of psychedelic substances and related products
Researcher Certification
For academic and clinical researchers
Media Certification
For journalists and content creators
Making Ethics Observable, Measurable, and Auditable
The psychedelic space is home to organizations doing genuinely important ethical work. We see ourselves as deeply aligned with those leading by example — and we believe their efforts deserve to be recognized, measured, and built upon.
Mind Lumen adds a complementary layer: the measurement infrastructure that makes ethics observable, measurable, and auditable across the entire ecosystem. We provide the independent certification system so that the ethical standards set by leading organizations can be verified and scaled industry-wide.
The First Seal of Trust
Through the ERS and certification, Mind Lumen provides the first trust filter for seekers choosing providers. Quantifiable scores (1–100), independent audits, annual recertification.
Like B Lab certifies B Corps for social impact, Mind Lumen certifies psychedelic providers for ethical practice.
Recognizing Observable Ethics in Practice
Ethics isn’t binary — it exists on a spectrum of observable practices. The comparison below highlights where organizations fall across key ethical dimensions we measure in the Ethical Reputation System.
Reciprocity
Less Ethical
No reciprocity programs; extractive approach to Indigenous knowledge without acknowledgment or compensation.
More Ethical
Open Science
Less Ethical
Proprietary patents on naturally occurring compounds; closed research that restricts access to findings.
More Ethical
Corporate Structure
Structure shapes incentives. Purpose trusts and non-profits lock mission above profit.
Charter
Less Ethical
OpenAI
Board with financial conflicts of interest; converted from non-profit to for-profit structure, diluting original mission safeguards.
More Ethical
Anthropic
Public Benefit Corporation with a Long-Term Benefit Trust; independent board oversight designed to prevent financial conflicts from overriding safety mission.
These are examples of the observable criteria used in the Ethical Reputation System. Each dimension is scored independently as part of the ERS certification.
The Five Pillars of Applied Ethics
1. Ethics Certification
Annual certification for six provider types: Facilitators, Therapists, Clinics, Retreats, Training Programs, and Digital Apps.
2. Ethics Reputation Score
Not binary “ethical/unethical” or crowdsourced reviews — quantifiable 1–100 scores based on observable criteria assessed by independent evaluators.
3. Structured Feedback
Not open-ended reviews subject to gaming — specific, objective criteria prevent euphoria-biased ratings and ensure meaningful, actionable feedback.
4. Randomized Audits
Independent verification beyond self-reporting. Randomized audits ensure providers maintain ethical standards continuously, not just at certification time.
5. Adjudication
Transparent yet privacy-preserving conflict resolution. When ethical concerns arise, a structured process ensures fair outcomes for both seekers and providers.
Why Observable and Measurable Matters
“Seekers aren’t choosing a restaurant — they’re entrusting their minds to someone.”
Five-star ratings won’t work. Self-certification creates conflicts of interest. Provider associations protect their members, not seekers. The stakes are too high for the status quo.
Observable
Clear criteria that can be independently seen and verified in a provider’s ethics codes of conduct and guidelines.
Measurable
Quantifiable scores (1–100) assessed by an independent organization without any provider conflicts of interest.
Auditable
Randomized independent verification ensures claims are substantiated and standards are maintained over time.
Independent
Zero provider conflicts — we don’t facilitate, sell medicine, or take referral fees. We just certify.
Ready to Join Our Ethical Community?
Be among the first to participate in our pilot program and help shape the future of ethical psychedelic care.
Apply for the Pilot Program