Impact

Thirty years ago, Consumer Voices Are Born began as a peer-run organization committed to advocacy and support.  It was a courageous act by the founding group of peers because the odds were against them, they had few national and no regional peer-run agencies to learn from in 1995, and stigma against people living with mental health challenges was in high gear.  They, however, persevered eventually gaining nonprofit corporation status with the federal government in 1997 and se

Images of community, dignity, and support. As the year draws to a close, many of us take time to reflect—on what we’ve endured, what we’ve learned, and what supported us in staying connected through it all. At Pier 360, we know recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in relationship, in consistency, and in spaces where people are met with dignity and understanding. Pier 360 is a peer-run organization led by people with lived experience in mental health and substance

Thank You for Supporting Pier 360 During Give More 24! We are deeply grateful for everyone who has lifted up Pier 360 during this year’s Give More 24! . Whether you donated, shared our story, participated in a video, or simply told a friend about the power of peer support—you’ve helped shine a light on the work we do together. Group of peers from Pier 360 holding their signs that express what peer support means to them. Words like Essenital, Discovery, Hope, Community. The im

We have exciting news to share—Pier 360 has received a matching grant  for Give More 24! This means that every gift you make during the campaign will be doubled , dollar for dollar. Two peers are placing individual strengths around the Pier 360 logo set in a GiveMore24! frame that says, "Together, we can do more." Your generosity won’t just stop at one act of kindness—it will ripple outward, multiplying its impact in our community. When you give, you’re helping to create more

September is a month of both awareness and action . As we honor Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month , we are reminded of the importance of connection, community, and hope. At Pier 360, we know that peer support can change hopelessness to hope and healing—because recovery is always possible, and no one should have to walk alone. This month also brings an opportunity to strengthen that work through Give More 24! , Southwest Washington’s largest day of community giving. What is