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Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon

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Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon

MHAAO (Soon to be The Peer Company) is an inclusive peer-run organization dedicated to self-direction honoring the voice of lived experience.

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

07/30/2025

Peer-delivered services don’t just support individuals. They strengthen entire communities.

Research shows that peer support increases engagement, improves health outcomes, reduces hospitalizations, and lowers overall care costs. Most importantly, it centers the voices of people who have historically been left out of traditional systems.

At MHAAO, we know that lived experience is expertise. And we are proud to be part of a movement that is reshaping what care can look like: rooted in trust, compassion, and community.

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The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon will become The Peer Company as of September 1, 2025. This new name will better reflect our peer-led mission, our values, and the lived experience at the heart of our work.

07/28/2025

Peer work is empowering, meaningful, and hard.

When you're holding space for others day after day, it can start to wear on you. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma are real, and they can leave even the most committed peer support professionals feeling overwhelmed or alone.

To create a safe and welcoming environment to support our peer workforce, we created Peer Support for Peer Support Specialists, a weekly support group just for peer professionals. It’s a space for co-reflection, mutual support, and connection with others who understand what you’re carrying.

Care should extend to everyone, including those who give it.

Register here: www.mhaoforegon.org/events-overview

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The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon will become The Peer Company as of September 1, 2025. This new name will better reflect our peer-led mission, our values, and the lived experience at the heart of our work.

07/27/2025

Thank you Oregon Recovers for the phenomenal experience at Recovery Community Summit! It's amazing to see so many dedicated people coming together to learn, connect, and build a better future for the Oregon recovery community.

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The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon will become The Peer Company as of September 1, 2025. This new name will better reflect our peer-led mission, our values, and the lived experience at the heart of our work.

07/24/2025

We were so happy to join Quest Center for Integrative Health this past weekend at Pride. Every step we took was a celebration of love, resilience, and the power of community. Thank you for bringing us together in support of our LGBTQIA+ family.

07/23/2025

Last year, 452 Peer Wellness Specialists across 24 Oregon counties were certified through our OPTIC program, strengthening the statewide peer workforce and expanding access to lived-experience support.

We believe in building a behavioral health system led by peers, rooted in connection, and guided by hope.

07/21/2025

More than 1 in 5 Oregonians has a substance use disorder, yet 4 out of 5 people who need treatment don’t receive it. More than half of providers report not having the capacity to meet demand.

It’s important that our community responds with compassion, and invests in care that meets people where they are.

07/19/2025

We can't wait to see everyone at the Portland Pride Parade tomorrow. Look out for us in the parade and wave hi! Stay safe in the summer heat, drink plenty of water, and let's celebrate Pride together.

07/16/2025

We are so excited to join our friends at Quest Center for Integrative Health this weekend to march in the Portland Pride Parade. We are overjoyed to be part of this celebration of love, identity, and community. Thank you to Quest for bringing us together in support of our LGBTQIA2+ community!

07/10/2025

Weeks have passed and yet for many in our small community the loss feels fresh each day.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Shannon Olive, the founder and Executive Director of . Through her powerful vision and unshakable commitment, she built a strong community of support and a sanctuary for justice-involved women seeking dignity, renewal, and a meaningful second chance.

Shannon’s impact extended far beyond individual lives. She boldly challenged entrenched systems and inspired change through her brilliance, resilience, and unwavering love for her community. Her legacy lives on an every woman who finds strength and purpose through Rebuild Women First.

At MHAAO — soon to be The Peer Company — we honor her memory and stand with her family, her team, and the many lives she uplifted. Shannon’s light continues to lead us as we work to advance her vision of equity, belonging, and peer-powered transformation.

Rest in power, Shannon. Your legacy lives on.

07/03/2025

The Fourth of July means something different to everyone. While it can be a joyful time, it can also be a difficult one, especially for people in our communities living with PTSD, sensory sensitivities, or substance use challenges.

Even on holidays, it’s important to remember that we don’t all experience the world the same way. What feels like fun to one person might feel overwhelming or even unsafe to someone else.

There are small things we can do to support one another. That might mean skipping fireworks, making gatherings more inclusive, or simply checking in with someone who needs a quieter space.

Let’s look after each other this week. Community care matters every day of the year.

06/24/2025

Thank you to Nat and all the folks who joined us for the first LGBTQIA2S+ Peer Process Group last Friday at our Recovery Campus. We're so excited for this initiative and all that it will do to bring our LGBTQIA2S+ peers together!

This closed group meets every third Friday and is part of our ongoing effort to offer more individualized peer support and make peer services accessible to all. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to your peer support specialist!

06/23/2025

We’re thrilled to join Quest Center for Integrative Health for this year’s Pride Walk! Pride is about visibility, celebration, and standing together in love and solidarity. We’re honored to be there with our friends at Quest Center for Integrative Health and to walk alongside our peers in unity.

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411 NE 19th Avenue
Portland, OR
97232

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.