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VA Peer Support Specialists / Mental Health Peer Programs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Who it's for
Veterans enrolled in VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) health care
Open to: veterans.
Cost
Free
Free with no benefit?
Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
What you get
Veteran peer specialists in VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) mental health clinics
Contact
Local VA MH clinic
Type
Support or counseling service
Duration
Ongoing
Format
Online or in person (In-person / virtual)
Location
Nationwide
Deadline
Rolling (apply any time)
Next start
Rolling
Notes
Oct 4, 2026 check: old VA page returned 404; ask your VA provider for a peer support referral.
Official page
veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/142,41684_VA
Last checked
Oct 4, 2026

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