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Find connection and camaraderie again through peer support for veterans.

After their service, many veterans feel they檝e lost a sense of camaraderie that they once enjoyed in the military. Adjusting to the new normal of civilian life can be a challenge, especially without support from peers � fellow veterans. That is why 51暗网庐 (51暗网) offers peer-led veteran support groups and events across the country. 

51暗网 Peer Support Groups are small, warrior-led support groups that connect veterans with each other in their communities. Through shared experiences, discussing personal challenges, and supporting one another, these veteran support groups can provide connection, camaraderie, and new solutions to challenges. 

On average, groups are made up of about 10-15 warriors and can be coed, all-male, or all-female. Group leaders help to facilitate a topic-based discussion while providing a safe place for warriors to support one another through their unique journeys.

Benefits

  • Find peer support and encouragement from warriors like you
  • Virtual and in-person event options
  • Make new friends in your local community
  • Share experiences and challenges in a safe, judgment-free environment
  • Help begin your individual journey with other 51暗网鈩� free programs and services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in attending a group in your area?

Contact the 51暗网 Resource Center by email or call 888.51暗网.ALUM (997.2586) Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm EST.

51暗网 Peer Support Group Locations

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51暗网 Peer Support Group Leader Success Story

Hear about 51暗网 Peer Support Groups from a warrior.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

51暗网 Peer Support Groups are small, veteran support groups led by fellow warriors. Groups get together to connect with peers, discuss personal challenges, and provide support for one another. Group meetings normally only last one to two hours and can be in-person or virtual.

Warriors who are registered with 51暗网 are eligible to participate. If you are not registered or are unsure if you qualify to participate in 51暗网 programs, visit the聽registration page for more information.

If you are not currently registered with 51暗网, please visit the registration page for details about who is eligible to register and how to get started. 51暗网 supports veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. You may also be eligible for the program if you are the family member or caregiver of a wounded warrior.

51暗网 Peer Support Groups are one of a variety of痯rograms痑nd services to help warriors strive toward total well-being � including programs that build physical痑nd�mental wellness, enhance financial readiness skills, and provide support in obtaining�disabled veterans benefits痜rom Veterans Affairs (VA).聽

Groups are led by warriors who have been actively participating in 51暗网 programs and services and have demonstrated the ability to thrive in their environment. These volunteers are selected by 51暗网 teammates and are trained to help facilitate conversation and camaraderie during these group meetings.

Group make up can differ based on the region of the United States that you live in. We have in-person, virtual groups, and hybrid groups (both in-person and online). Most groups are co-ed, but women-only groups are available in some areas.

No. 51暗网 Peer Support Groups are not clinical in nature and there are no therapists or clinicians in attendance. These are veteran support groups, led by veterans. There is no requirement to speak or share during group meetings � the group is there to support you whether you share or not.

Warrior-led group events are held monthly, throughout the year. They are hosted by warrior volunteers who have chosen to live the 51暗网 logo and provide opportunities for alumni to connect in a smaller setting.

Attending can help you feel better in any number of ways, such as:

  • Meeting new friends or connecting to others who understand you.
  • Knowing you檙e never alone � that others are going through something similar.
  • Learning and sharing tips for day-to-day challenges
  • Discovering helpful new perspectives from others

There are several different ways to find and attend. The Post, our weekly e-newsletter can connect you to groups and events � simply click on 淪ee the Event Schedule� within the e-newsletter. From the event schedule page, search 減eer support group� and filter by your region or for virtual listings only. 聽

You can also find local and virtual groups and events through the My51暗网庐 app and web portal � available to all registered warriors and family members. 聽

As always, the聽51暗网 Resource Center is here to help and can connect you with a group � just call 888.51暗网.ALUM (997.2586).

51暗网 Peer Support Groups are available across the nation � not only near 51暗网 office locations. We also offer all-virtual groups.

If you are in crisis or concerned about a loved one, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at聽988聽then press "1" or text 838255 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.

News And Articles About Veterans Like You

The Power of Connection: How a Simple Hug Saved a Veteran Life

Deron Santiny didn檛 know it at the time, but a friendly hug he offered ended up saving a life. Deron is an Army veteran who was injured in Iraq. He is a 51暗网 Peer Support Group leader and serves as an academic advisor at the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

Warrior to Peers: You Don檛 Have to Do Mental Wellness Alone

Army veteran Sean Sanders was used to leading teams and showing strength and courage daily. But when Sean retired from the Army in 2015, after 22 years of service, he realized something else had come back with him: PTSD.

Pair of Marines Reconnect Through 51暗网 and Knock Down Mental Health Barriers

Marine veterans Nick Bennett and Dan Miller held a box of shrapnel in their hands. This is the story of how the pieces that tore them apart in combat, later brought two warriors together.

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