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ARTICLEMilitary OneSource Peer-to-Peer Support: Talk to Someone Who Gets It
2 minute read • June 15, 2020Military life is full of excitement, accomplishments, demands and challenges. Sometimes, talking to a peer who’s shared many of the same experiences can help you discover new solutions and make the most of your military life.
When you need to talk, Military OneSource is here to listen.
Nobody gets it like someone who’s been there. That’s why Military OneSource offers confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultations free to you. Talking to a peer support specialist is a relaxed conversation that can be about any of the stresses or challenges of military life, such as deployments or frequent relocation.
Contact Military OneSource 24/7.
You can get personalized help 365 days a year by telephone and online.
Overseas? See OCONUS calling options.
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Peer support consultants have a master’s degree in psychology or in a social science field. They also have firsthand life experience as service members or military spouses.
Who is eligible for peer-to-peer support?
Service members and their spouses are eligible to receive Military OneSource confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultations during the military member’s active service and up to 365 days after separation from the military. Using our services is confidential and will not negatively affect your career or the career of your spouse.
Military OneSource also offers a variety of confidential services to help you make the most of your mil-life. Learn more about confidential specialty consultations and non-medical counseling services with these fact sheets.
Need to talk it out? To schedule your peer-to-peer consultation, contact Military OneSource at any time. Call 800-342-9647. OCONUS/International? View calling options.
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