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Thank you for being here! Below are November's special offerings. Join us this month for Friday night activities, outings, Dungeons & Dragons, and opportunities to explore your wellness through WRAP®. Outings & Activities For all outings, please register in person at Pier 360 West at least 48 hours in advance. Limited transportation is available to and from Pier 360 West only. If you have any questions, please call Mallory (360) 803-4844. Bowling at Crosley Lanes Tuesday, Nov

I remember where I was back in 2012 when I first walked through the front door of the West Center (WC). Back then, Pier 360 was called Consumer Voices Are Born (CVAB). I was starting to drift back into my psychosis after my attempt to become part of a meditation community in Portland. My mind told me that the other members saw me as a dangerous, mentally ill monster and were actively trying to get a restraining order against me. Later, I found out that none of it had ever hap

We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, the Firstenburg Foundation, and the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund for their investment in Pier 360. Their support allows us to continue creating spaces where people can connect, find support, build skills, and move toward wellness and recovery on their own terms. Thank you for believing in this work, investing in our community, and supporting us in sharing hope, empowering renewal, and supporting recovery. We are

Thank you for being here! Below are October's special offerings. This October, we have weekly events planned to celebrate Fall and Halloween. Please join us! Outings & Activities For all outings, please register in person at Pier 360 West at least 48 hours in advance. Limited transportation is available to and from Pier 360 West only. Disc Golf Thursday, October 1 | 1:00 PM Glenwood Community Church Disc Golf Course12201 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686 Transportation from P

Thank you for being here. Below are September's special offerings. This September we are participating in GiveMore24! it is also Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Some things to note are Labor Day (9/7/26) and Staff Development Day (9/2/26) we will be closed. Refer to the calendar for the most accurate information. Outings & Activities *For all outings, please register in person at Pier 360 West at least 48 hours in advance. Limited transportation is

This month, we invite you to be part of the Pier 360 community and our efforts to continue to align with our values in Southwest Washington. Inside, you'll find our August calendar, simple ways to support Pier 360 and our community, and ways to participate in our upcoming GiveMore24! fundraising efforts. Save the Date! September 24, 2026.

Recovery isn't only about the hard work—it also grows through laughter, shared experiences, fresh air, and moments of joy. Step outside, discover something new, and spend time with people who understand the value of connection. Whether you're looking for adventure, movement, creativity, or simply a place to belong, there's something waiting for you this August. Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays, August 13 & 27 | 4:00–6:00 PM Whether you're an experienced adventurer or brand new to

Summer has a way of inviting us outside—to move our bodies, slow our pace, and reconnect with the people and places that remind us we don't have to do life alone. Whether recovery means taking small steps, finding moments of joy, or simply showing up as you are, every season offers a chance to begin again. At Pier 360, we believe healing happens in connection. Through shared experiences, peer support, and community, we continue building spaces where everyone belongs. There is

One of the key principles of the peer movement is the drive for social justice. As we enter the early days of summer in the month of June, there are three significant reminders of the importance of social justice: Pride, Juneteenth, and Flag Day. June is Pride Month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and affirming and celebrating the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Juneteenth is June 19, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States when the fina

Many people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have experienced rejection, discrimination, isolation, or pressure to be someone they are not. These experiences can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being. Research consistently shows that when people experience acceptance, connection, and community, outcomes improve. Feeling safe enough to be yourself in this world matters. Feeling welcomed, respected, and accepted for who you are matters. For many people, recovery is

Explore our acitivities and outings this month for May at Pier 360.

This shift from rules to values gives our team members opportunities to be who they are.

Celebrate creativity, recovery, and lived experience! Peer Art Gallery (West Center Room C210) Friday, April 17 at 6PM Join us for a gallery walk, artist bios, and a group collaboration project. Open to peers, friends, and community! Submit artwork by April 10th Peers may submit up to 3 pieces of artwork. Pier 360 West Room C210 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Bldg. 17 Ste. A114 Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 397-8050 See the Pier 360 Calendar for more this month!

As the season begins to shift, we invite you to step into movement, connection, and fresh air with us this April. Whether you’re looking for something active, creative, or simply a chance to be in community, there’s a place for you here.

An early “influencer” for me was Henri Nouwen, a priest who spent the last 10 years of his life at L’Arche Daybreak in Ontario, Canada before dying in 1996. Among his many good deeds, he wrote extensively and authored more than 40 books, I own 18 of them. In one of his books, he writes about hospitality and its purpose. “Hospitality, therefore, means primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend […]. Hospitality is not to change peop

Pier 360 Executive Director, Brad Berry, was hired 20 years ago today. We take a moment to honor his steady, often unseen service and leadership over the years.

Previously, we talked about playing show-and-tell with Pier 360 Staff, and what resulted was very inspiring. Here we will include Cat's contribution. The photography on this page is hers. She is also a creative writer, and we have featured one of her stories based on her life below. WILDFIRE IMAGINATION by Cat I have loved books as long as I can remember. As a child, my Great Grandmother Dolly would read stories of wonderful adventures to me of every kind, especially the on

As we move toward longer days and early signs of spring, March offers opportunities to connect — through art, outdoor exploration, friendly competition, and shared creative space. Whether you prefer quiet reflection in a museum gallery, movement on a trail, or laughter over a game night, we invite you to join us. As always, participation is free, and all activities are grounded in peer support and community connection. Portland Art Museum Free First Thursday Join us in explor

Twenty years. March 2026 will mark my twentieth year as the Executive Director of Pier 360. It has been a remarkable experience, and it is because of the peers that have worked here and the peers that have actively engaged in their recovery, both past and present. The thing that has stood out for me through the years is just how creative and resourceful our peer community is when it comes to finding a way to get things done. This is why innovation is one of our Core Values .

Courage shows up quietly here through a staff game of Show and Tell. Instructions: Bring something meaningful to share. A creative project. A passion. A practice that grounds you. A small piece of yourself. Share it online. Sometimes courage looks like holding something close to your heart and saying, “This matters to me.” So far, Pier 360 staff members Vincent , Cat , Allison , Jeannette , and Chiara have shared pieces of what sustains them. Allison shared an original song