Following are some of our stories about how Peer Support works.
- Why Peer Support is Important for Women VeteransBased upon the fundamental principles of recovery, Peer Support Services (PSS) are specialized therapeutic interactions conducted by self-identified current or former consumers of behavioral health services who are trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community-integration process. Peer support is intended to inspire hope in individuals that recovery is not only possible, but probable. Women veterans often have lower levels of social support than male veterans ,… Read more: Why Peer Support is Important for Women Veterans