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This study presents a case study of the Overdose Prevention Peer Research Assistant (OPPRA) Project, a community-based participatory research (CBPR) initiative that meaningfully involved harm reduction workers and people who use drugs in research about overdose prevention sites. We describe how inclusion and shared decision-making were accomplished through tailored research training and capacity building, as well as research environments that meet peer research assistants "where they are at." Further, we outline methods for data gathering and analysis developed to involve peers at every step of the research process and share the results of this original research. Results demonstrate the potential for overdose prevention sites to serve as critical points of connection and promote human rights and wellbeing for peer workers, service users, and the broader community.