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Empowering Recovery, One Peer at a Time
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November at Pier 360
Thank you for being here! Below are November's special offerings. Join us this month for Friday night activities, outings, Dungeons & Dragons, and opportunities to explore your wellness through WRAP®. Outings & Activities For all outings, please register in person at Pier 360…
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Before Peer Support Had a Name
What does it take to make a society listen to people it has already decided not to believe? For generations, people labeled mentally ill have faced a devastating imbalance of power. Others could declare them insane, confine them, discredit their testimony, and make decisions…
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Beyond My Diagnosis: A Conversation
I remember where I was back in 2012 when I first walked through the front door of the West Center (WC). Back then, Pier 360 was called Consumer Voices Are Born (CVAB). I was starting to drift back into my psychosis after my attempt to become part of a meditation community in…
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Thank you for your support during GiveMore24!
This was the closest we have ever come to our goal, achieving over 75% of it! To everyone who donated, shared our posts, and talked about our work in the community this year: Thank you. For a long time, Pier 360 has been a bit of a hidden gem. The awareness raised in September…
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Thank you to Our Community Partners
We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, the Firstenburg Foundation, and the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund for their investment in Pier 360. Their support allows us to continue creating spaces where people can connect, find support, build skills, and move…
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October at Pier 360
Thank you for being here! Below are October's special offerings. This October, we have weekly events planned to celebrate Fall and Halloween. Please join us! Outings & Activities For all outings, please register in person at Pier 360 West at least 48 hours in advance. Limited…
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September at Pier 360
Thank you for being here. Below are September's special offerings. This September we are participating in GiveMore24! it is also Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Some things to note are Labor Day (9/7/26) and Staff Development Day (9/2/26) we will be…
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100 Conversations: What Was a Conversation That Changed Your Life?
Sometimes a conversation stays with us. Sometimes a conversation changes our lives. This GiveMore24!, Pier 360 is beginning 100 Conversations, a year-long initiative collecting stories about the conversations that have mattered in our lives. We're beginning with two questions:…
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Ways to Get Involved with GiveMore24!
September 24, 2026, GiveMore24! brings our community together to support local nonprofits in Southwest Washington. Your involvement supports us in continuing to offer Peer Support services, community activities, education, and opportunities for people to connect with others who…
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August @ Pier 360 and Ways to Support the Pier 360 Community!
This month, we invite you to be part of the Pier 360 community and our efforts to continue to align with our values in Southwest Washington. Inside, you'll find our August calendar, simple ways to support Pier 360 and our community, and ways to participate in our upcoming…
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Every Act of Support Matters
Recovery is not something any of us are meant to do alone. We see every day how hope grows through connection. Sometimes that looks like a conversation over coffee, a shared meal, a support circle, or simply someone showing up and reminding another person that they matter. The…
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August @ Pier360
Recovery isn't only about the hard work—it also grows through laughter, shared experiences, fresh air, and moments of joy. Step outside, discover something new, and spend time with people who understand the value of connection. Whether you're looking for adventure, movement,…
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July @ Pier360
Summer has a way of inviting us outside—to move our bodies, slow our pace, and reconnect with the people and places that remind us we don't have to do life alone. Whether recovery means taking small steps, finding moments of joy, or simply showing up as you are, every season…
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A Continued Commitment to Justice: A Word From Brad Berry
One of the key principles of the peer movement is the drive for social justice. As we enter the early days of summer in the month of June, there are three significant reminders of the importance of social justice: Pride, Juneteenth, and Flag Day. June is Pride Month,…
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Safe to Be Ourselves: Pride, Recovery, and Belonging
Many people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have experienced rejection, discrimination, isolation, or pressure to be someone they are not. These experiences can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being. Research consistently shows that when people experience…
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PTSD, Mental Health, and Recovery: A Personal Reflection
This article reflects my personal experiences and recovery journey. Everyone's experience with trauma, mental health, and recovery is different. It took several years, multiple diagnoses, therapy, and a lot of self-reflection before I began to understand that many of my mental…
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June at Pier 360
June brings a shift in light and rhythm. Longer days, more time outdoors, and more opportunities to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. This month, we hold space for PTSD Awareness, Pride, and Juneteenth. Each one, in its own way, speaks to…
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What We Wish People Saw: The Power and Impact of Peer Support
Peer support is built on lived experience, trust, and connection. When people feel understood, outcomes begin to shift. Research shows that peer support is associated with reduced hospitalizations, stronger engagement in services, and improved recovery outcomes—while also…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: What We Wish People Saw About Us
When peers share their stories, something powerful happens. Stigma begins to loosen. Assumptions are challenged. What was once flattened into stereotype becomes real, layered, and human. Storytelling can also support systems into beneficial changes.
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May at Pier 360
Explore our acitivities and outings this month for May at Pier 360.