2 VTV Board Members Get Certified

Recently, two members of our VTV Board became trained “Certified Disaster Distress Helpline Peer Supporters”. This online support community provides a safe and confidential space for members (or peers) who have similar experiences to connect and support one another. If you are interested in connecting to this private Facebook group, please go to http://m.me/DDHpeersupport.

What Does it Offer?

The purpose of DDH Online Peer Support Communities is to create enhanced opportunities for survivors and responders of disaster to come together for mutual aid and emotional support.

Trained Peer Supporters

DDH Online Peer Support includes trained peer supporters who assist with group moderation and vetting resources. In addition to community forums, our goal is also to create purposeful discussions led by peer supporters with specific themes and relevant topics. While each survivor and responder’s experiences are unique, being with peers who have had a similar experience can promote connection, offer new ways of coping, and build a foundation of trust.

Peer support does not take the place of therapy or counseling. The opportunity to provide mutual aid and support to others who have faced similar challenges, when and where they need it, offers hope that healing and recovery are possible after a disaster.

Immediate Crisis Support

All DDH Online Peer Support Communities are monitored 24/7 by a designated DDH crisis center where crisis counselors are available to talk to members who may be in emotional distress and need crisis support. Members can talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night via Crisis Support Over Messenger (CSOM).

Find out more about the DDH Online Peer Support Community on their website, https://strengthafterdisaster.org/peer-support/.