PeerGalaxy Original Calendar

Click here for PeerGalaxy Calendar 2.1

Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 99,000+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support + wellness activities!

Over 30+ warmlines plus webinars, workshops, job postings, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.

WE ARE PEER FOR YOU!

Click the Accessibility Button on the right side, halfway down in the middle, for enhanced viewing and/or access options!  Click the Translate Button in the lower left corner for language options. 

Your use of this site is subject to the Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions of Use.  Reminder: Fees or charges may be charged by your carrier for sending or receiving SMS text messaging, phone, or data.

If you have an event to add, email us: webmail@peergalaxy.com

Training Resources List – In Progress

How Events are Sorted:

First, at the top of the list: SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.

Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling.  Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria. 

Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night.  Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).

Agenda
Agenda
April – May 2024 Apr – May 2024
Collapse All Expand All
Apr
25
Thu
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 25 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
Apr
26
Fri
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 26 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
Apr
27
Sat
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 27 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
Apr
28
Sun
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 28 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
Apr
29
Mon
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 29 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
Apr
30
Tue
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
04 – Resources – MAP – Moms for All Paths to Recovery – Mother’s Resource Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day

 

Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)

This is a group for moms who have or had children that are experiencing issues due to alcohol or drug use. We also have advocates, harm reductionists, and experts in the field of addiction in our camp.
We mothers often feel powerless to act on behalf of our own (and our family and children’s) best interests. But we know the antidote to powerlessness: KNOWLEDGE.
🚩 THAT’S WHY THIS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP 🚩.
It is a hub for information and resources that are relevant to our member audience, based on science, and driven by data.
We encourage you to engage with our community by posting relevant information: Trusted news reports, scientific articles, and any other information that would be helpful to our members in navigating this long and winding road.
Of course, data doesn’t speak for itself, and members are free to post their interpretations of the information shared here. We do not necessarily have to agree with everything that’s posted; critical conversations are important and make us stronger and wiser. So take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

Follow this link to Join

Group rules from the admins

🔹 We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).

🔹 We do NOT believe in the concepts of “tough love,” “enabling” and “codependency.”
🔹 We support ALL Pathways to Recovery, including FDA approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
🔹 We do NOT support drug induced homicide laws. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP if you are not OPEN to LEARNING more about the above or to promote anything that is contrary to our principles.
Avoid Stigmatizing Language
It’s important to ensure that the language we use to talk about substance use is respectful and compassionate. Terms like; addict, junkie, drug abusers, etc. will be deleted (we have a complete list of suggested terms in our GUIDE section). Using neutral, medically accurate terminology when describing substance use is preferred. Please use people-first language, that focuses first on the individual.
Be Kind and Courteous
We are all on this roller-coaster ride together. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do Not Advertise or Promote Your Services
But we do welcome your opinions and any other relevant information as it pertains to our groups subject matter. This needs to be a safe space without sales. Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
Irrelevant content will be deleted.
We Are Mothers
We are not medical professionals. Our only degree is in mothering our children through addiction. We do however, bring a wealth knowledge based on our experiences.
Do Not Ask for Mony or Post Fundraisiers
We do not allow solicitation of any kind. The only fundraiser we support is for our annual Warrior Woman Retreat and to support our LIVE giveaways.
Do Not BLOCK Group Admins
MAP is an educational group, and we encourage thoughtful discussion. The full benefit, however, cannot be gained if members block Admins who comment in the group or who post relevant content, including announcements. Members who block Admins will be removed from the Group. Posts shared into MAP by individuals who have our Admins blocked will likewise be deleted since we are unable to validate the legitimacy of the post if we cannot view the information.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addictions recovery addictions recovery facebook group harm reduction medically assited treatment mothers online opioid addiction recovery recovery education resources smart recovery substance abuse substance use
05 – Warmline – NUA – Never Use Alone – (800) 484-3731 – Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day
05 - Warmline - NUA - Never Use Alone - (800) 484-3731 - Overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone - 24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

Never Use Alone

(800) 484-3731

Call if you’re goint to use when you’re alone. An Operator will ask for your first name, EXACT location, adnt eh # you’re callilng from. If you stop repsonding after useing, we will notifiy EMS of an “Unrepsonsive Person” at your location.

Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

Main Number: 800-484-3731.

Spanish: 800-928-5330

New England: 800-972-0590

New York: 800-997-2280

Mandy: 800-943-0540

Never Use Alone Inc. is an all volunteer peer-lead peer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021 to end the opioid overdose public health emergency. We operate a National Overdose Prevention Call Center providing crisis intervention and response hotline services to people who use substances while alone.

NUA began on August 25, 2019 as Never Use Alone Toll-free project, a grassroots group of 13 visionary harm reductionists committed to ending unnecessary and accidental overdose deaths effecting people who use drugs while alone. We created the first nationwide overdose prevention lifeline phone based “spotter” service available 24/7/365 for people to use drugs safely while alone. If a person experiences an adverse drug event and becomes non-responsive, our operators call EMS on their behalf to safely reverse an overdose.

NUA volunteer operators receive phone calls from people who use substances while alone in their car, home, public restroom, work and elsewhere. Our peer support operators are trained in substance use safety plans based on method of consumption, how to detect an adverse drug event and to contact local EMS who assist in reversing acute medical conditions.

Today, NUA provides bilingual English and Spanish overdose prevention services at no cost. NUA has received over 16,000 calls, detected and safely reversed 88 adverse drug events. We provide substance use harm reduction outreach, advocacy, education and training to people who use drugs, their caregivers, and community stakeholders.

NUA’s overdose prevention services save lives!

Call NUA at 800-484-3731. Our operators would love to hear from you. No judgment, no stigma, just love.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Young adult Tags: crisis espanol harm reduction online overdose overdose prevention peer peer delivered services peer led Prevention safety Substance Use Disorder warmline
HAMS – Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support – HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) – 24/7 @ Facebook Group
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day
HAMS - Harm reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support - HAMS Alcohol Harm Reduction Forum (Bulletin Board) - 24/7 @ Facebook Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMS

HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR ALCOHOL

The HAMS Forum

Use the Link Below To Join

The HAMS Forum is our newest online support group. Join this forum and be one of the first to help us pioneer this new medium for online support. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE FORUM

What Is HAMS?
The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS provides pragmatic strategies to enable individuals to reduce the risks associated with drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction is non-judgmental–it sees nothing inherently wrong or diseased about recreational intoxication. Alcohol Harm Reduction recognizes that most drinkers have no wish to harm or kill themselves or others.
Alcohol Harm Reduction does not seek to force individuals to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves. Alcohol Harm Reduction respects every person as a unique individual and supports each individual in the goal which he/she has chosen for him/herself.
Alcohol Harm Reduction neither promotes nor condemns drinking. Alcohol Harm Reduction supports goals of safer drinking, reduced drinking, or abstinence from alcohol or other substances.
The HAMS Harm Reduction Network provides information and support for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives caused by the use of alcohol. We support every positive change.
Online harm reduction support groups:
Other Resources:
Students’ Guide to Safe Drinking: https://hams.cc/students
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/hr
Alcohol Moderation Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/mods
Alcohol Abstinence Cheat Sheet: https://hams.cc/abs
BETTER IS BETTER!!
Read more
Categories: Adult Tags: addictions addictions recovery alcohol use disorder (AUD) facebook group harm reduction online safety virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Peerpocalypse – May 6th – 9th, 2024 – In Person Registration Is Closed! – Virtual Registration is Open! @ Online Register for Details
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day

Peerpocalypse is a national convergence of leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. Adopting the philosophy that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise, the event is about bringing the community together to share information, skills, and experience. Allies are welcome to attend as well. Participants may come across a workshop topic at Peerpocalypse that may be edgy or make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Lean into the discomfort and learn.

The History of Peerpocalypse

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

Why do we need a conference like Peerpocalypse?

Because:

  • Decisions about us continue to be made without us.

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

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

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

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

  • Too many members of our community live in poverty.

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

  • We need to be reminded there is hope.

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

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

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

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

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE HELD?

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

In Person Registration is Full and is Now Closed

How much is registration, and how do I register?

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

Virtual Rate – $250

Virtual tickets are UNLIMITED! Register today!

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

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

What is included in the cost of my registration?

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

Be a Sponsor

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

Scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

REFUND POLICY

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

Still have questions?

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

Read more
Categories: Special Events Tags: addictions behavioral health conference consumer engagement disability rights harm reduction hybrid In person networking peer professional development psychiatric rights resources scholarship speakers virtual
MHAAO – Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon – Workshops, Job Fair, Speakers, – Registration is now OPEN – In-Person Seats Area limited
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day

 

 

 

IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED. DON’T WAIT!

 

Start your new year off right by signing up for the 11th annual Peerpocalypse peer leadership conference. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance ARE OPEN!

In-person registration: $425

Virtual registration: $250

Your ticket gives you access to our immersive four-day conference, with over 40 workshops, a job fair, after-hours activities, and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to build your network and earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units. Register today!

In-person spaces are limited, so sign up now!

REGISTER FOR PEERPOCALYPSE

Scholarship Updates:

We have postponed scholarship registration until further notice!

We strive to make Peerpocalypse accessible for as many peers as possible each year by providing scholarships that cater to peers and the peers workforce. We have discovered new funding streams that would make more scholarships available for the community; to ensure that registration access is fair, we have postponed scholarship registration until further notice. Please sign up for peerpocalypse emails to stay up-to-date, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your patience. More to come soon!

In the meantime, here are the scholarships that have been confirmed:

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

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

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

✨ 2024 Keynote Presenter Sneak-Peek ✨

 

Paolo del Vecchio – SAMHSA

“Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addiction as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He has been published widely and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.”

 

Joseph Green

“I believe in the power of stories and the sharing of lived experiences as tools for connectivity and community building. Once unleashed, I believe that power can change the world for the better… I’ve seen what happens when people begin to feel safe enough to reflect on their own stories. Once you recognize the transformative power of reflecting on your own grit, mistakes, darkness, and light—you build an inner strength that no one can take away from you.”

 
Support Peerpocalypse

The support and generosity of our sponsors makes this event possible year after year. If you are interested in supporting Peerpocalypse, please email us to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, or visit our website at peerpocalypse.com/participate
About Peerpocalypse: Hosted by the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, Peerpocalypse is a leading opportunity for professional development, networking, and community-building for members of the peer workforce. As people with lived experience, we know what works, and we need to share what we know with each other. Coming together awakens our energy and helps us grow so we can better serve our communities and show up for our peers and one another.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Special Events Tags: addictions advocacy behavioral health community conference disability rights harm reduction In person job fair networking peer professional development peer workforce professional development registration resources scholarship speakers training virtual workshop
OHA – Oregon Health Authority – State officials plan to boost naloxone availability in Oregon schools
Tickets
Apr 30 all-day

 

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Adult Resources Tags: addiction addictions recovery clearinghouse harm reduction naloxone overdose overdose prevention public health resources school Substance Use Disorder
May
1
Wed
2024
00 – Hotline – Oregon Recovery Center Hotline – Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ phone
Tickets
May 1 all-day
00 - Hotline - Oregon Recovery Center Hotline - Call (833) 975-0505 and Live Chat - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ phone

 

 

 

Oregon Recovery Center Hotline

Reach out.

We’re here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Oregon Recovery Center Hotline is a free and confidential statewide resource that can connect you to harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.


Call Now – (833) 975 – 0505
or
Use this Link For Live Chat
https://orrecoverycenterhotline.org/

Connecting you to the services you need.

When you call us or chat with us online, you’ll talk to one of our caring, trained Peer Support Specialists. We can help you decide what kind of services you need by asking you a few questions, and we can connect you to them through your local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN). Learn more about the kind of services available to you

Received a fine for possession?

If you received a citation for possessing small amounts of drugs in Oregon (called a “Class E violation”), you can have the fine waived by calling the Oregon Recovery Center Hotline and completing a health assessment.

1. Call us at (833) 975-0505. Our trained Peer Support Specialists will provide a screening for substance use, mental health and other supportive service referrals you might need.

2. Once the screening is complete, we will refer you to appropriate services.

3. We will email you a letter that confirms you have completed the health assessment. Bring it to court to waive your fine.

Harm reduction

Harm reduction saves lives. These services keep people who use drugs, like fentanyl or alcohol, safe by offering non-judgmental care that improves their quality of life and health, prevents and manages injury and disease, and prevents fatal overdoses. Harm reduction honors the dignity and wellbeing of each person.

Treatment

Treatment combines medical care, like supporting people through withdrawal symptoms or starting medication that helps with cravings, with services that help you learn coping skills. Treatment can happen in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and you and your treatment provider decide together what kind of treatment is right for you.

Recovery

Being in recovery means making changes over time that can help you feel better, live life on your own terms, and work toward reaching your goals. Recovery looks different for everyone and might include medication-assisted treatment, self-help or support groups, recovery coaching, or being part of recovery communities.

Supportive services

A person’s recovery is best supported when they have everything they need to live well. In addition to substance use services, services like housing support, employment assistance, and food insecurity services are also available.

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs)

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) are networks of organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally specific services to people who need treatment and support for substance use concerns. The services they provide include screening for substance use disorder, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction services, and peer support services. They also screen for health and social service needs, including housing support. Each county and Tribal area in Oregon has at least one BHRN.

 

Read more
Categories: Adult WARMLINES Tags: addictions recovery harm reduction hotline live chat phone recovery supportive services treatment
04 – Resources – BHRN – Behavioral Health Resource Network – Free Passes Peer Support & Recovery
Tickets
May 1 all-day

 

 

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

These maps offer Information about the BRHNs, the Partner Organizations, their Service Offerings specific to each BHRN, and additional insights..

Read more
Categories: Resources Tags: addictions recovery behavioral health employment assistance harm reduction housing housing services mental health recovery Oregon peer support recovery recovery education recovery meetings Substance Use Disorder
April – May 2024 Apr – May 2024