Recognizing the Role of Peers in Recovery for Veterans By: Stacey Owens, M.S.W., LCSW-C, Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Center for Mental Health Services

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/recognizing-role-peers-recovery-veterans?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=ee240261ed-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_27_01_57&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ee240261ed-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=c36f8a74c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_11_15_05_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c36f8a74c7-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Veterans have unique experiences that are part of the collective culture of military service. Service members are trained to prioritize accomplishing a mission first. In or out of uniform, some former service members might not feel comfortable and safe prioritizing their behavioral health and reaching out for support.