Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (The Peer Company)

Trans-affirming community organization

Trans-affirmingLast verified Jun 2026

About

MHAAO is a statewide nonprofit providing peer-delivered mental health and substance use recovery support, training, and the annual Peerpocalypse conference, helping people access services at the lowest possible barrier. As of September 2025 the organization is rebranding to The Peer Company.

Services offered

Peer supportMental healthRecovery & substance use

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