Peerpocalypse is an annual conference for leaders, emerging leaders, innovators, and peers who want to become more involved in the peer community. It is hosted by MHAAO and rooted in the belief that peers bring with them a great deal of knowledge and expertise. The event brings the peer community together to share information, skills, and experience.

The 12th annual Peerpocalypse is a four-day conference from Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Conference sessions are generally held from 9am - 5pm with optional evening meetings and in-person activities.

The 2025 conference will be our 4th year as a hybrid event (both in-person and virtual). In-person portions of the conference will be held in Seaside, Oregon at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138. Virtual access will be offered through the Whova app.

Whova (WHO-vah) is the online platform (app and desktop) that MHAAO uses to streamline access to our hybrid conference. The app will enable “contactless” check-in for CEU credit, host all the live-streamed workshops, provide real-time session schedules, communicate conference announcements, and offer networking functions for in-person and virtual “meet-up” opportunities. Both in-person and virtual attendees are encouraged to use the app for the duration of the conference. You will be able to access and log-in to Whova 30 days before the start of the conference.

Our Whova event page will open 30 days before the start of the conference.

Registration will be announced on our social media platforms (@mhaoforegon) and via the Peerpocalypse Newsletter.

In-Person Registration: $425
Virtual Registration: $250

If you have any questions, email peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org

All registered participants will have access to 40 workshop options, 4 keynote speakers, virtual small group “meet-ups,” and the exhibit hall. All workshops and keynotes will be eligible for CEU credit. They will also receive a name badge, digital program, t-shirt and access to in-person and virtual night events. In-person attendees will also receive complimentary meals.

All cancellation requests must be received via email to peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org. If cancellation is requested on or before March 1, 2025, you will receive a refund minus a $100 processing fee. Exceptions will be evaluated individually. Starting March 1, 2025, registrations will not be refunded. Registrants who are no-shows for the conference will not receive a refund. If you are no longer able to attend, registrations can be transferred to a colleague who has not yet registered for the event. 

Some meals will be provided at the Seaside Convention Center as part of your registration. Additionally, many of the local hotels offer complimentary breakfast for guests. Stay tuned for the 2025 conference schedule, which will highlight all scheduled meals at the Convention Center.

Please stay tuned for the updated 2025 conference schedule.

Workshops are offered in accordance with the overall conference theme. The 2025 theme is C.H.A.N.G.E: Community, Hope, Advocacy, Networking, Giving, and Evolution.

Yes! MHAAO has been approved to offer CEUs to those who attend in-person or virtual workshops. For in-person attendees, CEUs will be tracked via the check-in feature in Whova, and certificates will be distributed automatically via Whova after the conference. For virtual attendees, if you view or attend a workshop virtually, your attendance will automatically be tracked. No further action is needed. If you have trouble checking in to workshops, staff will be available at the help desk to check you in. All participants can acquire additional CEUs by watching recorded workshops post-conference and your attendance will automatically be tracked.

Your CEUs are issued for the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Program through the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the Oregon Health Authority and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).

Peerpocalypse 2025 will offer scholarships, which will be announced in early August. Please stay tuned for any announcements via our social media (@mhaoforegon) and the official Peerpocalypse Newsletter.

Peerpocalypse is not just about education and tough conversations; it's also about having fun and making connections! This year’s conference will feature an in-person AND a virtual Peerpocalypse Got Talent show open to participants to show off their skills! Bring your music, poetry, and laughter. We will also have our annual Mad Hatter Dance Party, also in-person and virtual, featuring a professional Portland DJ…and don't forget to bring your hat! We welcome hats of all different shapes, sizes, and personalities for this dance. And in between the fun, “hang out” with like-minded participants through the WHOVA app and in person.

We’re back in beautiful Seaside! There’s nothing like the Oregon Coast. During your time at the conference, we welcome you to explore the beach and local attractions such as the famous Seaside Aquarium, FunLand Tilt a Whirl and bumper cars, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping. There's even a hat store!

MHAAO welcomes any request for accommodation. Accommodations may include but are not limited to dietary restrictions, building access, large print programs, and sensory-sensitive spaces. MHAAO is sensory-inclusive certified and works to create acceptance and inclusion for all. Please contact us directly for more information or special requests at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org.

This year’s conference will feature a Wellness Room in collaboration with Kulture City; a room where conference participants can step away from the interactive presentations and crowds, and find safety in a quieter space. The Wellness Room will feature sensory-inclusive lighting, seating, noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, and modeling clay/sand. Registrants are welcome to visit the conference anytime during conference hours.

Children of registrants are welcome to join alongside their parent/guardian so long as they do not disrupt conference presentations and activities. Parents/guardians are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children while they are at Peerpocalypse and on the Seaside Convention Center property. A Kids Room will be available. Parents/Guardians are required to be within sight of their children at all times.

Do I need to be vaccinated to attend? What safety measures are being taken? Find the answers to these questions and more on our COVID-19 webpage. 

We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes. Sponsorship packages will be announced soon via our social media (@mhaoforegon) and the official Peerpocalypse Newsletter

If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please reach out to peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377.

Exhibitor tables will be available individually and as part of our sponsorship packages for the 2025 conference. Please stay tuned via our social media (@mhaoforegon) and the official Peerpocalypse Newsletter.

Please contact us at peerpocalypse@mhaoforegon.org or call 503-922-2377 for more information.