Bay Area First Step

02/06/2026

March is coming up quick!

Please share and sign up if you are interested in serving your community!

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Mental Health Peer Support Specialist?

Our next training is now scheduled for March 2nd-6th, 2026!

Location: Brookings,OR.

See flyer for details and to sign up! Reach out to Brittany Wilson at 541-209-3511 or by email bwilson@bayareafirststep.org

01/28/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Mental Health Peer Support Specialist?

Our next training is now scheduled for March 2nd-6th, 2026!

Location: Brookings,OR.

See flyer for details and to sign up! Reach out to Brittany Wilson at 541-209-3511 or by email bwilson@bayareafirststep.org

01/21/2026

February Training! FREE CEU's.....limited space available!
See flyer for details and to sign up.

01/12/2026

Join us for our next training!
It's free and online so you can join from anywhere!

See flyers for details.

12/19/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Carolyn Billman.

Carolyn was a long-time board member and staff member at Bay Area First Step whose dedication, compassion, and belief in recovery touched countless lives. She gave so much of herself to this organization and to the people we serve. Carolyn truly helped many and loved all.

Her legacy lives on through the individuals, families, and community she supported so faithfully over the years. She will be deeply missed by all of us at Bay Area First Step.

We hold Carolyn’s family, friends, and loved ones in our thoughts during this difficult time.

12/18/2025

We held another successful Mental Health Peer Support Training last week.

A big thank you to the class of new Peer Support Specialists and the trainers for showing up,being present and participating!

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to provide you the education needed to further your knowledge and careers in the Traditional Healthcare Workforce.

You all will do amazing things supporting your community members!

Congratulations!!!

12/18/2025

Attention Curry County Traditional Healthcare Workers!!

FREE CEU Training!

We are hosting a training about Health Boundries as Peer Support Workers.

You will receive 3 CEU's, this training is approved through MHACBO. Please see flyer for details on how to sign up, and reach out with any questions.

11/24/2025

We are just a few weeks away from our Mental Health Peer Support Training!
Click the link below to view more information about what to expect in the training and to purchase your ticket. Feel free to reach out to Brittany Wilson at 541-209-3511 or email her at bwilson@bayareafirststep with any questions you may have.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-aware-mental-health-peer-support-certification-training-by-bafs-tickets-1824140456209?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have our In Person Peer Support Mental Health Training scheduled for December 8th-12th,2025 in Coos Bay!!!
Please see the flyer for details, you can use the QR code to sign up or click the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1824140456209aff=oddtdtcreator

For any questions please reach out bwilson@bayarefirststep.org

10/22/2025

We have our In Person Peer Support Mental Health Training scheduled for December 8th-12th,2025 in Coos Bay!!!
Please see the flyer for details, you can use the QR code to sign up or click the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1824140456209aff=oddtdtcreator

For any questions please reach out bwilson@bayarefirststep.org

09/27/2025

We are down in Harbor Brookins Wellness Fair! If you are in the area come down and see us. There are lots of vendors, community partners. Food trucks, bouncy house, fun for the whole family ❤️

09/06/2025

We are getting ready, hope to see you there!

08/15/2025

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