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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements
Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS
Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.
Cascadia Health
Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Current Openings
Peer Provider (Wellness)
Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Peer Navigator II
Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)
Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry
Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)
Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour
Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth
Central City Concern
Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor
Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required
Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Recovery Mentor Specialist
Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.
Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist
Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/
Community Counseling Solutions
Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role
Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)
Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need
Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually
Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/
Folktime
Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.
Current Openings
Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist
Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)
Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)
Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)
Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.
Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training
Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour
Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/
LifeWorks NW
LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health
Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)
Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program
Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)
Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/
The Pathfinder Network
The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)
Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required
Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)
Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus
The Peer Company
The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.
Current Openings
Peer-Delivered Services Roles
Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role
Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)
Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship
An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.
Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)
Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon
Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer
Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training
An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)
Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings
Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”
The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.
Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)
Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate
Project ABLE
Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.
Current Openings
Peer Respite Support Specialist
Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.
Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)
Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)
Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential
Apply: https://www.projectable.org/
Providence
Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.
Current Openings
Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)
Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)
Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272
TendWell
TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.
Internships, Training & Professional Development
Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)
A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.
Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens
Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)
Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, 24/7
Crisis Text Line — https://www.crisistextline.org · Text HOME to 741741, 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, 24/7
Statewide Job Boards & Directories
MHACBO Job Board — https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/ · Peer and recovery roles statewide
State of Oregon Careers — https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site · State government positions
Mac’s List — https://www.macslist.org/ · Oregon nonprofit opportunities
Partners in Diversity — https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/ · Equity-focused job board
Training & Certification
Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services — https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx · Peer training and certification requirements