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



November at Pier 360
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
Oct 244 min read


Beyond My Diagnosis: A Conversation
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
Oct 62 min read


Thank you to Our Community Partners
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
Sep 291 min read


October at Pier 360
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
Sep 284 min read


September at Pier 360
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
Aug 265 min read


100 Conversations: What Was a Conversation That Changed Your Life?
Sometimes a conversation stays with us. Sometimes a conversation changes our lives. This GiveMore24!, Pier 360 is beginning 100 Conversations, a year-long initiative collecting stories about the conversations that have mattered in our lives. We're beginning with two questions: What was a conversation that changed your life? or What was the first conversation where you felt heard? Why 100 Conversations? Peer support is rooted in connection and lived experience. Sometimes conne
Aug 211 min read


Ways to Get Involved with GiveMore24!
September 24, 2026, GiveMore24! brings our community together to support local nonprofits in Southwest Washington. Your involvement supports us in continuing to offer Peer Support services, community activities, education, and opportunities for people to connect with others who understand their journey. Below are ways to get involved and contribute your support. Create a Fundraiser Visit our GiveMore24! profile and choose Fundraise beneath our logo. Tell your friends, family,
Aug 212 min read


August @ Pier 360 and Ways to Support the Pier 360 Community!
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.
Aug 31 min read


Every Act of Support Matters
Recovery is not something any of us are meant to do alone. We see every day how hope grows through connection. Sometimes that looks like a conversation over coffee, a shared meal, a support circle, or simply someone showing up and reminding another person that they matter. The same is true for our community. Supporting Pier 360 doesn't always mean making a financial gift. Every act of encouragement, every shared post, every introduction, and every person who helps spread the
Jul 313 min read


August @ Pier360
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
Jul 303 min read


Safe to Be Ourselves: Pride, Recovery, and Belonging
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
May 302 min read


June at Pier 360
June brings a shift in light and rhythm. Longer days, more time outdoors, and more opportunities to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. This month, we hold space for PTSD Awareness, Pride, and Juneteenth. Each one, in its own way, speaks to resilience, identity, and the ongoing work of healing—individually and collectively. At Pier 360, we continue to center connection in that process. There is no one way to be well, and no one way to be h
May 264 min read


May at Pier 360
Explore our acitivities and outings this month for May at Pier 360.
Apr 293 min read


Peer Art Gallery
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!
Apr 11 min read


April at Pier 360
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.
Mar 263 min read


Hospitality: A Word From Brad Berry
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
Mar 261 min read


Honoring 20 Years of Leadership: Brad Berry at Pier 360
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.
Mar 201 min read


Show & Tell, Part Two
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
Mar 24 min read


Innovation: A Word From Brad Berry
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 .
Feb 252 min read


Show & Tell
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
Feb 121 min read
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