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Welcome to Pier 360, which was formerly CVAB.
The East Center is temporarily closed for remodel.

Inside Pier 360
News, announcements, and updates from the Pier 360 team. Get to know the people, projects, and milestones shaping our work.


East Center Temporarily Closed for Remodel
As part of a long-anticipated investment in our spaces, Pier 360 East Center is temporarily closed while we complete a remodel. We will share updates and announce our reopening once the work is complete in 2026. This remodel is an important step forward for our organization and our community. The updates are designed to better support the people who gather here and the programs we are growing toward. What’s Coming When East Center reopens, the space will include: More parkin
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February at Pier 360: Courage in Community
This February, Pier 360’s activities and outings are rooted in Courage, connection, and community — offering creative spaces, outdoor experiences, and opportunities to be seen and supported together.
6 days ago3 min read


Courage, Connection, and Community: A Word From Brad Berry
In this month’s message, Executive Director Brad Berry reflects on courage as a matter of the heart — the quiet determination it takes to face daily challenges. He invites our community to see and honor the courage in one another, reminding us that connection makes resilience stronger.
6 days ago1 min read


January at Pier 360: Resilience in the Heart of Winter
January at Pier 360 centers on resilience and winter wellness, with community activities, creative connection, and support groups. Read more about this month’s offerings.
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Thirty Years of Peer-Led Advocacy: A Message from Brad Berry
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
Dec 29, 20252 min read


December at Pier 360
As the days grow shorter and the air grows crisp, winter invites us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and seek out small moments of joy. At Pier 360, Winter Wellness is about supporting one another through the darker season—through movement, creativity, laughter, shared stories, and adventures that spark a sense of possibility. This December, we’re offering activities that bring warmth to the cold months, community to the quiet days, and gentle encouragement for anyone
Dec 1, 20253 min read


November at Pier 360
The Practice of Gratitude This season invites us to slow down and reflect on what gratitude truly means. While Thanksgiving carries complex histories for Indigenous peoples — stories of both generosity and loss — it also invites us to approach the day with respect, compassion, and a renewed awareness of how we live in relationship with one another. At Pier 360, gratitude is more than a feeling. It’s a practice — one that deepens connection, honors those who came before us, an
Oct 30, 20253 min read


October at Pier 360: Celebrating 30 Years of Peer Support
October 2025 listing of activities and outings as well as Pier 360's 30 year anniversary.
Oct 1, 20252 min read


September at Pier 360
This September, Pier 360 is continuing to bring people together in ways that strengthen our bodies, minds, and communities. We’re spending more time outdoors, honoring Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and participating in GiveMore24!, Southwest Washington’s largest day of giving. Continue Reading Below for more information. An image of a bonfire on a beach with the ocean in the background. The image is titled "This Month at Pier 360." September Activities See our Cale
Aug 30, 20253 min read


August Activities
Activities and outings for the month of August.
Jul 31, 20252 min read
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