The Peer Company

The Peer Company Our Vision: MHAAO is committed to promoting self-directed recovery and wellness for all individuals. We honor lived experiences.

The Peer Company (formerly Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon) is an inclusive peer-run organization dedicated to self-direction honoring the voice of lived experience. We support people wherever they are on their journey, free from judgment, or agenda. We support these aims through education, advocacy, recovery peer services, training, technical assistance, community collaboration, and through developing the peer workforce and leadership.

If you’re a business in the greater Portland metro area and want to make a difference this winter, consider becoming a d...
11/19/2025

If you’re a business in the greater Portland metro area and want to make a difference this winter, consider becoming a drop-off location partner for our Winter Clothing Drive.

We provide everything you need to get started, including informational materials, a simple log to track donations, and donation pickups. By becoming a drop-off location partner, you’re creating a space for your customers and community to come together in support of neighbors facing the harsh winter weather.

To learn more or sign up as a partner, reach out to mmoore@thepeercompany.org.

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Ways to get involved with the Winter Clothing Drive:

Donate Clothing — Drop off clean, gently used, or new winter clothing at a designated drop-off location. Every coat and pair of shoes helps bring warmth and dignity to someone in need.

Buy a Gift — Visit our Amazon Wishlist to purchase essential winter items directly for our community members. Link below.

Monetary Donation — Can’t donate items? A financial gift helps us fill the gaps and purchase urgently needed supplies. Links to donate are listed below.

Become a Clothing Drop-Off Location Partner — We’re partnering with local businesses to collect warm winter clothes for those who need it most. If you’re interested, please email mmoore@thepeercompany.org.

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Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

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Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

“I’ve known you for 30 years. I started my criminal career with you, and now after 30 years I’m finishing it with you.”—...
11/18/2025

“I’ve known you for 30 years. I started my criminal career with you, and now after 30 years I’m finishing it with you.”
— Mental Health Court Graduate

One of our peers first stood in front of the same judge at age 19. Today, at 50, he returned to that judge not in crisis but in celebration. With the support of Mental Health Court, his peers, and his community, he closed the chapter on his criminal involvement and stepped into a new future.

His story is a reminder that no matter how long things have been difficult, whether you are navigating mental health challenges, substance use, or years of instability, there is always a path forward. Support exists. Recovery is possible. Community is here.

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

Not everyone has extra winter clothing to give, and that’s okay. There are still meaningful ways to support our Winter C...
11/16/2025

Not everyone has extra winter clothing to give, and that’s okay. There are still meaningful ways to support our Winter Clothing Drive and help keep others warm this season.

You can purchase essential items directly from our Amazon Wishlist, or make a monetary donation that helps us fill the gaps with urgently needed supplies (ways to donate are listed below). Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure someone in our community has access to warmth, comfort, and care during the coldest months of the year.

If you’re not able to give clothing or monetary support right now, you can still help by sharing this post and spreading the word about our drive. The more people who know about our drive, the greater our impact gets!

Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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Clothing Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

Your Story Has Power: Become a Peer Wellness Specialist This December! This December, we’re opening the doors to someth...
11/14/2025

Your Story Has Power: Become a Peer Wellness Specialist This December!

This December, we’re opening the doors to something powerful a Culturally Specific Peer Wellness Specialist Training created for Black and African American community members who are ready to lead, uplift, and impact their communities in meaningful ways.

This isn’t just another training.

It’s a space intentionally designed for those that identify as African American or Black. It's a place where your lived experience, cultural identity, and community wisdom aren’t just welcome, they're celebrated.

In this training, you’ll:
- Build tools to support others on their wellness journey
- Strengthen community connections and collective healing
- Gain skills to navigate diverse environments with confidence
- Prepare to enter the peer workforce as a Certified Peer Wellness Specialist
- If you’ve been feeling called to serve, to support, or to make a deeper impact this is your moment.

This training is a pathway to purpose, representation, and real change in our community.

If you’re ready to get certified and step into a role where your story becomes someone else’s hope, we invite you to apply.

Your experience matters. Your voice matters. Your presence matters.

Information
December 1–17, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday (Virtual)
Training Cost: $1,100
Apply at: https://mhaoforegon.jotform.com/221805218728154
Participants must identify as Black or African American
Tuition assistance is available for eligible peers with lived experience through www2.worksourceportlandmetro.org

We’d love to welcome you!

Our Winter Clothing Drive is underway!Be sure to stop by any of our amazing drop-off locations throughout the city to do...
11/14/2025

Our Winter Clothing Drive is underway!

Be sure to stop by any of our amazing drop-off locations throughout the city to donate winter clothing for those with the greatest need. We’re collecting clean, gently used, or new items like coats, hoodies, pants and jeans, warm socks, sturdy shoes, beanies, hats, scarves, gloves, and thermal wear.

The drive runs through the end of November, and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for helping us bring warmth and hope to our neighbors this winter.

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Here's how you can get involved:

Donate Clothing — Drop off clean, gently used, or new winter clothing at a designated drop-off location. Every coat and pair of shoes helps bring warmth and dignity to someone in need.

Buy a Gift — Visit our Amazon Wishlist to purchase essential winter items directly for our community members. Link below.

Monetary Donation — Can’t donate items? A financial gift helps us fill the gaps and purchase urgently needed supplies. Links to donate are listed below.

Become a Clothing Drop-Off Location Partner — We’re partnering with local businesses to collect warm winter clothes for those who need it most. If you’re interested, please email mmoore@thepeercompany.org.

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The Peer Company Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Drop Off Locations Partners
Drop-off location partners are local businesses acting as designated drop-off locations during their regular business hours.

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

____________________

Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the BHRC in Best of Rose City!You can vote once per day until then by visiting vote...
11/13/2025

Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the BHRC in Best of Rose City!

You can vote once per day until then by visiting voterosecity.com, and going to Services → Nonprofit Organizations → The Peer Company.

Voting is open until November 14. Thank you to the BHRC team and to our community for making this possible!

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

Looking for affordable professional development opportunities?Oregon Peer Training & Innovations Center (OPTIC) offers o...
11/12/2025

Looking for affordable professional development opportunities?

Oregon Peer Training & Innovations Center (OPTIC) offers online CEUs through our eLearning Hub! 💥

We provide high-quality, self-directed online courses for peer workers that can be used towards the CEU requirement for recertification, as well as professional development.

Current courses range from 1 - 5 CEUs, and from $10 - $50.

Current topics include: advocacy skills, compassion fatigue, crisis support skills, ethics and boundaries, motivational interviewing, and your wellness journey, with most courses being NAADAC-approved.

Additional CEUs are also under development, so check back at the below link for more updates! All courses are developed and reviewed by peers, for peers.

Visit the OPTIC Learning Hub at: https://mhaao.getlearnworlds.com/

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

Today, we honor and thank the veterans and their families in our community for their service and sacrifice. As we recogn...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank the veterans and their families in our community for their service and sacrifice. As we recognize their contributions, we also acknowledge the lasting impact that military service can have on mental health, wellbeing, and recovery. Veterans are an essential part of our peer support network and our wider community, offering lived experience, compassion, and a path forward to their peers.

After military service, many veterans face challenges related to mental health, addiction, and the transition to civilian life. Connection and shared experience play a vital role in healing and growth, and it is essential that there are spaces created by and for our veteran peers. The Peer Company is committed to building spaces where veterans can connect, learn, and support one another through shared understanding.

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting our first Veterans Conference in Eugene on Monday, November 3. The event brought together 26 attendees from the veteran community and those who serve veterans, creating space for learning, connection, and mutual support. It was an incredible day of community building and reflection on the importance of peer relationships among veterans. We are grateful for the opportunity to create this much-needed space and to uplift the veterans in our peer community who give so much of themselves to others.

If you are a veteran in the peer support field, we invite you to join our Veterans Peer Support for Peers group. This virtual group meets monthly to provide space for veteran peer professionals to connect, share experiences, and care for their own wellbeing as they continue to serve others.

Veterans Peer Support for Peers Group
Meets Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
1:00 – 2:00 PM
On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87147389408

Warm thanks to in NE Portland for joining our Winter Clothing Drive!If you’re stopping in for coffee, drinks, or a bite...
11/10/2025

Warm thanks to in NE Portland for joining our Winter Clothing Drive!

If you’re stopping in for coffee, drinks, or a bite to eat, bring a donation with you and stay for the good food and great company. Every item you give helps us provide warmth and comfort to neighbors in need this winter.

Read on for more information how to support this drive, drop-off location details, and links to donate.

From now until the end of November, you can bring clean, new, or gently used winter clothing to any of our main drop-off sites or Drop-Off Location Partners during open hours.

We’re accepting both clothing and monetary donations. You can also support by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist or becoming a Drop-Off Location Partners. If your business would like to participate, email mmoore@thepeercompany.org to get started.

Every contribution helps keep someone warm, safe, and cared for this winter. Make a donation today and make a difference in your community.

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The Peer Company Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Drop Off Locations Partners
Drop-off location partners are local businesses acting as designated drop-off locations during their regular business hours.

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

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Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

In October, our Executive Director Janie Gullickson, Deputy Director John Karp-Evans, and Senior Housing & Facilities Di...
11/10/2025

In October, our Executive Director Janie Gullickson, Deputy Director John Karp-Evans, and Senior Housing & Facilities Director Melissa Bishop visited the CooperRiis Healing Community in North Carolina, joined by our community partners at Transcending Hope, to learn more about their behavioral healthcare model. Our team witnessed how healing flourishes in a therapeutic community given the time and focus on the critical components of recovery: health, home, community and purpose. Healing spaces heal people! A heartfelt thank-you to our friends at for such an uplifting and inspiring experience. If you'd like to learn more about this model that we believe should be the standard of care for behavioral health, please visit their website here: https://www.cooperriis.org/bountiful-hope/

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

A huge thank you to Hawthorne Theatre for joining our Winter Clothing Drive as a drop-off location! From now until the e...
11/07/2025

A huge thank you to Hawthorne Theatre for joining our Winter Clothing Drive as a drop-off location!

From now until the end of November, you can bring clean, new, or gently used winter clothing to any of our main drop-off sites or Drop-Off Location Partners, now including Hawthorne Theatre, during open hours. They are now a designated drop-off location, helping us collect essential winter items for our unsheltered community members.

We’re accepting both clothing and monetary donations. You can also support by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist or becoming a Drop-Off Location Partners. If your business would like to participate, email mmoore@thepeercompany.org to get started.

Every contribution helps keep someone warm, safe, and cared for this winter. Make a donation today and make a difference in your community.

____________________

The Peer Company Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Drop Off Locations Partners
Drop-off location partners are local businesses acting as designated drop-off locations during their regular business hours.

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

____________________

Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Our name has changed, but our mission and peer-centered commitment remain the same.

📣Announcing our Winter Clothing Drive!Help bring warmth and hope to those in need. We're accepting clean, gently used, o...
11/06/2025

📣Announcing our Winter Clothing Drive!

Help bring warmth and hope to those in need. We're accepting clean, gently used, or new winter clothes to support community members in our city with the greatest need this winter season. We’re seeking coats, hoodies, pants and jeans, warm socks, sturdy shoes, beanies and hats, scarves, gloves, and thermal wear.

This clothing drive will be operating through out all of November. Any and all support is greatly appreciated. Read on to learn how to get involved, and share to help spread the word.

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Here's how you can get involved:

🧥 Donate Clothing — Drop off clean, gently used, or new winter clothing at a designated drop-off location. Every coat and pair of shoes helps bring warmth and dignity to someone in need.

🎁 Buy a Gift — Visit our Amazon Wishlist to purchase essential winter items directly for our community members. Link below.

💲Monetary Donation — Can’t donate items? A financial gift helps us fill the gaps and purchase urgently needed supplies. Links to donate are listed below.

📍Become a Clothing Drop-Off Location Partner — We’re partnering with local businesses to collect warm winter clothes for those who need it most. If you’re interested, please email mmoore@thepeercompany.org.

____________________

The Peer Company Drop Off Locations:

Recovery Campus
8935 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Behavioral Health Resource Center
333 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)
Peer Drop-In Center
5250 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Drop Off Locations Partners
Drop-off location partners are local businesses acting as designated drop-off locations during their regular business hours.

Dear Sandy
2800 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

____________________

Credit/Debit: https://secure.everyaction.com/KLK84istVkGXMGhLlV-GlA2
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TGX9UAK258XLA
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cYacimn

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As of September 1, 2025, we are The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon.

Address

8935 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR
97266

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15039222377

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MHAAO'S CORE VALUES:


  • We at MHAAO believe that all individuals who experience mental health and/or addiction challenges can recover and that recovery, its journey and process, is unique to the individual.

  • We believe that recipients of our services have the right and the ability to make decisions for themselves about what supports they would prefer to receive and the directions they wish to explore.