Welcome to Pier 360, which was formerly CVAB.
Pier 360
Academy
The Pier 360 Academy has two tracks:
For Peer Participants and Peer Supporters (Coming in 2026).
Peer Supporters Track
The Peer Supporters track supports skills development of peer supporters. Peer supporters participating in learning cohorts or communities, or attending topical workshops will gain practical and useful skills. This track is for developing Pier 360 team members and other peer supporters in the region.
The topics will include:
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Managing the “fixer”
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Boundaries and ethics
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Power of intentional language
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Group facilitation
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Working from a trauma-informed perspective
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Cultural awareness and humility
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Supporting self-advocacy
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Self-care as a priority
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Work ethics and professionalism
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and, more….
Be on the lookout for upcoming announcements…
Peer Participants Track
This track will offer peers opportunities to develop life skills, gain access to practical tools, and be empowered to achieve success. The types of courses and workshops will be:
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
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Buried in Treasures
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Nurturing Parenting
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Rent Well
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Financial Wellness
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Mental Health Advanced Directives
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and, more….