About Us…

CVAB was founded in 1995 in Vancouver, WA as a Peer-Run organization.  A Peer-Run organization is one that is controlled by individuals who have their own lived experiences with mental health or psychiatric diagnoses, addiction or substance use, trauma, and most importantly recovery. The majority of CVAB's Board of Directors, payed staff, participants, and volunteers are in recovery, with many of them in dual-recovery.

What makes our organization truly unique is that we didn't learn about mental health and substance use recovery from a text book, but instead through our own personal experiences. As participants, volunteers, and employees of CVAB we strive to use mutuality-the shared components of our story-to connect with others. We aim to guide and inspire people toward their own lives of wellness and recovery.

CVAB is Values-Driven, Peer-Run and Trauma-Informed people supporting diverse pathways to recovery using strength-based process over prescribed outcomes so each person is empowered to achieve their best possible life.

CVAB is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating across Washington State. CVAB is led by an executive director who is accountable to a Board Of Directors.

Executive Director: Brad Berry