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Peer Support

  • The unbreakable link: Veteran peer support as a lifeline

    The unbreakable link: Veteran peer support as a lifeline

    Peer support connects Veterans with Veterans who’ve been there—offering understanding, guidance, and hope through shared experience.

  • Vets4Warriors Peer Support Program hits 1 million connections

    Vets4Warriors Peer Support Program hits 1 million connections

    Vets4Warriors is a 24/7 national peer support program for Veterans, their family members and caregivers. Vets4Warriors recently reached its 1 millionth connection and can be reached at 1-855-838-8255 or live chat on their website.

  • 24/7 peer support for Veterans, 365 days a year 

    24/7 peer support for Veterans, 365 days a year 

    Vets4Warriors offers 24/7 confidential peer support year-round to make sure no Veteran or member of the military family feels alone.

  • Peer sponsorship increases success of military-to-civilian transition

    Peer sponsorship increases success of military-to-civilian transition

    VA and Onward Ops collaborate to provide peer sponsor support for transitioning service members and Veterans.

  • Vets4Warriors: Adapting for transitioning service members in 2024

    Vets4Warriors: Adapting for transitioning service members in 2024

    Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by Veterans. You can reach us by phone, chat, or email and soon texting.

  • Free, online peer support can help Veterans find emotional resilience

    Free, online peer support can help Veterans find emotional resilience

    Volunteers of America's ReST 4 Vets is a free, confidential peer support process that helps Veterans gain emotional resilience.

  • Military Sisterhood Initiative connects women Veterans

    Military Sisterhood Initiative connects women Veterans

    Launched online in February, the Military Sisterhood Initiative is a free national peer support network of and for women of the military.

  • From homeless to hopeful: Veterans thrive with peer specialists’ support

    From homeless to hopeful: Veterans thrive with peer specialists’ support

    VA peer specialists serve as success stories for their fellow Veterans. Their experience using mental health services, combined with their VA training and certification, have made them valuable additions to VA’s mental health offerings.

  • Suicide Prevention: the power of a Veteran peer

    Suicide Prevention: the power of a Veteran peer

    All Veterans can help prevent Veteran suicides. You don’t need to be a mental health expert. Veteran peer support helps fellow Veterans feel less alone. You just need to Be There!

  • American Red Cross Military & Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support and robust resource library

    American Red Cross Military & Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support and robust resource library

    American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver support program offers free resources and peer support, giving help and hope to caregivers.

  • Veterans find support via Pathways to Recovery

    Veterans find support via Pathways to Recovery

    This is the story of two Vietnam Veterans who share their experiences in a VA program which lets Veterans know they are not alone with their feelings. It helps Veterans set goals and achieve recovery.

  • From a life nearly destroyed by heroin, Army Veteran thrives

    From a life nearly destroyed by heroin, Army Veteran thrives

    Army Veteran Allicia Arredondo, today a valuable staffer at the Boise VA, shares her story of redemption. VA researchers are gaining insights into the experiences of Veterans who, like Arredondo, have been involved with the criminal justice system.

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Last updated December 8, 2025

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