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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.

12/20/2025

A huge congratulations to our Behavioral Health Resource Center team as they celebrate three years of service. This team shows up 365 days a year, supporting thousands of community members with vital, life-saving resources. Their impact is real, measurable, and deeply felt.

❤️ Dozens of lives saved with Narcan
🚿 Tens of thousands of showers provided
🧥 Tens of thousands of clothing items distributed
❤️ Countless lives supported and changed

None of this happens without the care, dedication, and consistency of our BHRC team. Thank you all and here's to many more amazing years!

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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.

12/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our all-staff holiday party. Taking time to gather, reflect, and celebrate together means so much, especially in work that asks so much of our hearts every day.

To our entire organization and the broader peer community, we are sending deep gratitude and love. Peer support is challenging, meaningful work, and each of you deserves your flowers and your rest. We hope this season brings moments of ease, connection, and care.

Happy holidays from all of us!

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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.

12/18/2025

We welcomed the youngest hero we’ve ever had join us for our coordinated outreach day for the Provider-Police Joint Connection Program.

Hazel and her mom, Christine, spearheaded community organizing in the most powerful way—by mobilizing Hazel’s fourth grade class to prepare wound care kits for our outreach teams, helping meet the basic human needs of the people we serve.

Hazel’s leadership, compassion, and initiative inspired an entire room of peers, providers, elected officials, and police. She reminded all of us that being part of the solution doesn’t have an age requirement—it starts with heart and action. 💚

A very special thank you to Hazel, Christine, and Maestra Karen’s fourth grade class at Ainsworth Elementary for your incredible generosity of time, energy, and care. Your impact reached far beyond the classroom and into our community.

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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.

12/17/2025

Policy meets practice. Representative Rob Nosse joined us for a coordinated outreach day with our Provider–Police Joint Connection Program—because meaningful change starts with understanding the work on the ground.

12/16/2025

"Providing peer support is the most meaningful and impactful role a person with lived experience and a passion to serve their community can contribute for others. My goal is to build supportive, trustworthy, and authentic relationships with our peers and community partners to instill hope, empowerment, and recovery while providing connection to services."

— Victoria Nevarez, Peer Support Specialist, BHRC Outreach

Victoria goes above and beyond for every person she serves. Her extensive knowledge of community resources, paired with her lived experience, creates a welcoming and trusting environment for peers. Her ability to meet people where they are by providing encouragement, follow-through, and consistent support, strengthens the connections BHRC Outreach builds throughout the community.

A big hand of applause for Victoria! 🌹🌹🌹

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Each month, we highlight peer staff members who are making a difference in their communities, supporting others with compassion, and embodying the values of peer support. These individuals were nominated by fellow staff for the impact they’ve made through their work.

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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.

12/15/2025

A reminder that we will NOT be hosting an expungement clinic in December.

We’re so proud to offer this clinic each month and we look forward to continuing in the New Year! Go to clear-clinic.org, to check out their calendar of other drop-in expungement clinics.

Thank you to our partners, Alano Club of Portland & CLEAR Clinic, and everyone who’s worked on or participated in the expungement clinic drop-in in 2025! Together, we're creating long-term impact and paths to 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.

12/14/2025

The buzz of Laughter, Joy, and Belonging with our COMMUNITY! We accomplish so much when we come TOGETHER. 💚

12/14/2025

Are you ready for Peerpocalypse 2026? We’re happy to announce that exhibitors & sponsorship opportunities, and workshop applications are officially open for the 13th Annual Peerpocalypse Conference, “Rooted & Rising,” taking place Monday, May 4th, 2026 through Thursday, May 7th, 2026 in Seaside, Oregon — and virtually from anywhere. Read on for important dates and details about our 2026 theme.

This year's theme, “Rooted & Rising,” honors where we’ve come from, our grassroots beginnings and the deep roots that ground the peer movement. Our history is one of resilience, truth, and connection. As we continue to grow, we carry those roots with us, and use them to shape the future of peer support with the wisdom of lived experience. Rooted & Rising invites us to celebrate how far we’ve come and to reach higher together, guided by the values that make our community strong.

Dates:
🌞December 12, 2026 – Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities open! Be sure to reach out to tmccarthy@thepeercompany.org to discuss available opportunities. For more information about our packages, see our sponsorship packet: https://shorturl.at/YoIgA
🌞December 1, 2025-January 7, 2026 – Workshop Applications are open! Apply here: https://shorturl.at/6cV9V
🌞February 2, 2026 – Registration Opens (Mark your calendars! Tickets sell out.)
🌞May 4-7, 2026 – The best Peerpocalypse Conference yet!

Stay tuned for more information about scholarships, merchandize, and night events. To receive event updates as they're released, sign up for our Peerpocalypse Newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/N9nZq

For more information & FAQs, go to www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse.

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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.

12/14/2025

Yesterday, we came together in the spirit of community and connection, celebrating Christmas Together with nearly 500 neighbors. 💚

We shared a warm meal, distributed 300 toys, more than 110 brand-new winter coats, and 150 survival gear bags for adults—because everyone deserves to be supported and cared for.

The day was filled with joy and belonging: music from the Jingle Janglers carolers, hot cocoa, candy, and pie, plus a kids’ zone with holiday crafts, coloring, Letters to Santa, and photos with the best Santa ever!🎄

This celebration was made possible through powerful partnership with , , .church, and .pdx —showing what’s possible when community shows up for community.

12/13/2025

🎄Christmas TOGETHER — TODAY December 13th!
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 247 SE 82nd Ave, Portland

Join us for a free community Christmas celebration centered on warmth, connection, and joy. Everyone is welcome—kids, adults, chosen family, and anyone needing a safe, festive place to be.

🎅 Free photos with Peacock Lane Santa
🍽️ Full Christmas dinner & sweet treats
☕ Cocoa & cider
🎨 Craft table & letters to Santa
🎶 Holiday music
🎁 Adult winter + hygiene gift bags

This day is designed with care for our whole community—whether you’re looking for a safe space for your little ones or simply want to share a holiday meal with neighbors.

Come as you are. There will be magic and silliness for all of us.❤️

Christmas is better when we’re together.

In collaboration with our amazing partners:
PDX Saints Love, Meals on Us, Up & Over, & PCOC.

12/12/2025

2025 is almost over and it’s time to clean up your closet! 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. Read on for our list of clothing dropoff locations and find the closest one near you!

Any and all support is greatly appreciated!

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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.

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.

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

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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
⭐Toyota of Gladstone – 19375 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Gladstone, OR 97027
⭐Mazda of Gladstone – 19405 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Gladstone, OR 97027

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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.

12/11/2025

A huge congratulations to our Emerging Leaders Training cohort that graduated yesterday. This group of peer leaders spent the day learning, engaging, and exploring what it means to be a trusted and supportive leader for their teams and communities.

Thank you to everyone who participated for your hard work and thoughtfulness. We are excited to see all that you bring back to your communities!

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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

Website

https://www.mhaoforegon.org/

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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.

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