24/7 helpline saves lives through veteran-to-veteran support

The nonprofit Vets4Warriors peer support network is available 24/7

Peers will be trained to identify signs of distress, how to help access services

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Military veterans participate in peer-to-peer counseling through the Vets4Warriors program, based at Rutgers.

Sprung from a New Jersey support hotline for law enforcement, Vets4Warriors employs veterans to help other vets and those currently serving in the military.