WarriorNOW
WarriorNOW
For many Veterans, the person who understands them best isn't a clinician or a case manager—it's another Veteran. WarriorNOW's Peer Mentor Training equips Veterans and family supporters with the tools, skills, and support they need to serve as effective, trauma-informed peer mentors for those navigating PTSD, mental health challenges, addiction, and justice involvement.
Veterans are more likely to open up to someone who:
Our mentors help:
This program builds on WarriorNOW's core mission of improving peer connections, breaking barriers, and accessing community resources for Veterans and their families.
Our Peer Mentor Training is designed for:
Ideal mentors are people who:
You don't have to "have it all together" to be a mentor—but you do need to be ready to show up, be honest, and grow.
Core Topics in Peer Mentor Training
Our training combines mental health education, skills practice, and WarriorNOW-specific tools so you can mentor with confidence.
Role of a Peer Mentor
Understanding PTSD, TBI & Addiction
Listening & Communication Skills
Suicide Awareness & Crisis Response
Working With Justice-Involved Veterans
Navigation & Resource Connection
Flexible. Supportive. Veteran-Centered.
Delivered over a weekend or multiple evenings
Combination of classroom/online training, discussion, and roleplay
Taught by experienced instructors and program staff
Check-ins and optional workshops
Flexible scheduling (evenings and weekends when possible)
Food and materials provided for in-person trainings where funding allows
One or more Veterans based on your availability and comfort level
Available in-person in Denver Metro area and/or virtually
You're part of a network—not doing this alone
Mentors are not therapists or case managers—they're trusted peers who:
Through Nightly Buddy Check, WarriorNOW:
You'll be part of a network of mentors, not doing this alone. WarriorNOW provides staff support, training refreshers, and a community of other mentors to lean on.
Bring WarriorNOW Peer Mentor Training to your court, jail, or program.
We collaborate with:
Options can include:
Peer Mentor Program Impact
Each trained mentor isn't just one person—they're a multiplier. One mentor can impact dozens of Veterans, families, and communities over time.
If you're ready to give back, we'd love to hear from you.
We review each application to ensure mentors are a good fit for the program and the Veterans we serve. Completing this form does not obligate you to participate, and we’re happy to answer any questions you have.
No. Thanks to donations and grants, there is no cost to Veterans and approved participants for our Peer Mentor Training.
No. We'll teach you what you need to know. Prior experience in recovery communities, chaplaincy, or support roles is helpful but not required.
You don't have to be perfect, but you should be stable enough to support others without it harming your own well-being. If we think it's better to wait, we'll be honest and help you stay connected to support.
Most mentors commit to a few hours a month for check-ins, events, and occasional trainings. You and the Veteran you support work out what that looks like in practice.
Right now, our primary trainings and mentorship program are based in Colorado, with a focus on the Denver Metro and surrounding areas. Remote/virtual options may be available as our program grows.
The challenges you've faced—and survived—are not wasted. As a Peer Mentor, you can turn your experience into hope, accountability, and community for another Veteran who needs it. If you're ready to stand in the gap for your brothers and sisters, WarriorNOW is ready to train and walk with you.