"WHAT IS THE MILITARY VETERAN PEER NETWORK?

No one wades a stream without getting wet, and no one comes back from war unchanged. This is a toughening process for some people – a self-awareness generation engine. The efforts of our troops may produce internal struggles, but those efforts also produce tested, accomplished people.

Sometimes, people need a hand in slowing the internal disquiet and conflict that combat, deployment, military sexual trauma, or other abnormal situations produce. No one is better prepared to speak with a Veteran about her experiences than another Veteran, a peer.

With the peer-to-peer network, veterans go through a training course that teaches them how to facilitate groups of veterans. Once trained, they go out into their local communities and create peer groups. Because members of the group set the rules, no two peer groups are the same."- www.milvetpeer.net 

We offer basic training for peers in order to establish a basic understanding of the MVPN network. Additional training is provided to peers throughout the year. Our groups meet with peers with similar experiences and struggles in a safe, comfortable space. These groups are led by trained group facilitators who are advanced enough in their recovery journey to help you navigate your recovery with coping skills and confidence. Our staff, volunteers, and partner organizations are here to make sure you get connected to the resources you need. We also have community events yearly to promote camaraderie, awareness, and fun. We can't wait for you to join us!

Our MVPN Coordinator: Meagan Noranbrock