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Peer-to-Peer Support

Sometimes You Just Need to Talk to Someone Who Gets It

What peer-to-peer support is, who you'll actually talk to, and why it's often the easiest first step when you're not ready for 'counseling.'

  • Peer supporters are trained veterans and military spouses who've lived the same transitions.
  • It's confidential, unlimited, and lower-stigma than formal counseling for many people.
  • Great for the in-between stuff: a PCS to nowhere you know, a deployment, leaving the service.
  • If you need more, a peer can warm-hand-off to counseling — no cold transfers.
The free official program

Peer-to-Peer Support (official, free) — Peer support is free and confidential through the official program. Call 800-342-9647.

Frequently asked

What is military peer-to-peer support?

Free, confidential, unlimited conversations with trained veterans and military spouses who've been through what you're facing — often the easiest first step.

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Talk to someone who gets it.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 then press 1 — the Veterans/Military Crisis Line, 24/7.
Free official help line: 800-342-9647