What are the benefits of attending a WWP Peer Support Group?

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’re never alone — that others are going through something similar. Learning and sharing tips for day-to-day challenges Discovering helpful new perspectives from others

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Find connection and camaraderie again through peer support for veterans.

After their service, many veterans feel they’ve 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 Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) offers peer-led veteran support groups and events across the country.

WWP 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 WWP™ free programs and services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in attending a group in your area?

Contact the WWP Resource Center by email or call 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586) Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm EST.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WWP 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 WWP are eligible to participate. If you are not registered or are unsure if you qualify to participate in WWP programs, visit the registration page for more information.

If you are not currently registered with WWP, please visit the registration page for details about who is eligible to register and how to get started. WWP 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.

WWP Peer Support Groups are one of a variety of programs and services to help warriors strive toward total well-being — including programs that build physical and mental wellness, enhance financial readiness skills, and provide support in obtaining disabled veterans benefits from Veterans Affairs (VA).

Groups are led by warriors who have been actively participating in WWP programs and services and have demonstrated the ability to thrive in their environment. These volunteers are selected by WWP 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. WWP 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 WWP 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’re 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 “See the Event Schedule” within the e-newsletter. From the event schedule page, search “peer support group” and filter by your region or for virtual listings only.

You can also find local and virtual groups and events through the MyWWP® app and web portal — available to all registered warriors and family members.

As always, the WWP Resource Center is here to help and can connect you with a group — just call 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586).

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

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