The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.

The History of Peerpocalypse

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon started Peerpocalypse as mental health conference in 2013. In 2017, MHAAO added addiction as a core component of the conference. We recognize that peers may have lived experience with one or the other. However, we know that many have lived experience with both mental health and addiction.

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

• Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

• Too many members of our community are unemployed or underemployed.

• A quarter of people who are incarcerated experience mental health challenges.

• Approximately 50% of people who are incarcerated meet the criteria for substance use disorder.

• Addiction is not just about substance use (i.e.: gambling addiction and other process addictions).

• Too many members of our community live in poverty.

• Members of our community die 25 years earlier than the general population.

• We need to be reminded there is hope.

• Coming together awakens our energy so we can all keep doing the vital work we are doing.

• NOTHING reminds us more that we are a strong community than being in one place together and reconnecting as friends and allies.

• We know what works and we need to share what we know with each other.

•  When we come together, we can turn the way things are now into the way they should be.

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

Historically, the conference has been held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. In 2019, it was held in Salem, Oregon due to renovations to the Seaside Convention Center. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted to a virtual forum due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, MHAAO returned to Seaside, Oregon, and hosted its first hybrid conference. Peerpocalypse remains in Oregon to reduce costs to conference participants, and to stay connected to its origins. The convention center boasts two floors. There are hotels located as close as across the street or a few blocks away; as is the beautiful West Coast beach (visit our Participate page to learn about discounted lodging options). To learn more about the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and Seaside attractions visit https://seasideconvention.com/.

As of 2022, Peerpocalypse will be offered as a hybrid conference, meaning we provide both in-person and virtual participation options. Peerpocalypse is held virtually through the Whova app and in person in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

How much is registration, and how do I register?

In-Person Rate – $425 ( CLOSED NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

Sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter for any future updates about registration, scholarships, and more.

Or, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates @mhaoforegon

What is included in the cost of my registration?

All registered participants will have access to over 45 workshop options, four keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups”, and exhibit hall, and will receive a name badge, virtual program, and t-shirt. In-person attendees will also have access to the Peerpocalypse’s Got Talent, the Mad Hatter Dance, and will receive complimentary meals. Stay tuned for a daily breakdown of meals and events!

Be a Sponsor

Be a changemaker and help us achieve our goals! We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsors will have access to an audience of over 1000 attendees, with logo and ad placements varying based on sponsorship levels (see below). If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact csafar@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377. See 2023’s sponsors here.

Scholarships

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible to as many peers as possible each year. We do that through scholarships for in-person and virtual attendance provided by some of our fantastic community partners. The following are descriptions of the available scholarships:

• The MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals scholarship is available to Certified Recovery Mentors, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and Certified Gambling Recovery Mentors in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon who are certified through MHACBO.

• The Oregon Statewide Scholarship is provided in partnership with The Office of Recovery & Resilience. It is offered to behavioral health consumers and peers who live in Oregon.

• OHA is also supporting the Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon or work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon.

Visit our scholarship page for more information on how to apply. More scholarships may be available soon. Please sign up for our Peerpocalypse newsletter here for updates.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellation requests MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL topeerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before April 1, 2024, you will receive a full refund minus a $15-per-person administration processing fee. Starting April 2, 2024, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund.

Still have questions?

Contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call (503) 922-2377 for more information.