Peer Support
Peer Support (general)
One Team, One Fight.
Residency can be tough, and it can definitely be tougher without a good support system or people to talk to. If you ever want to talk about your experiences, please reach out to another trusted resident or a Chief: your fellow residents are here to listen and support you.
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/brss_tacs/peer-support-2017.pdf
Peer Support Discord Channel (Requires app / program / Firefox)
If for some reason you do not feel comfortable speaking to somebody in person, there are anonymous solutions (see Resident Wellness tab). If you want to talk to another resident without being identified, this pilot seeks to bridge that gap.
What is Discord
https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045138571-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Discord
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Discord gives you the power to create an invite-only home for your friends or community - a place where you can talk, hang out, and have fun. (or for peer support)
Your server is made up of text channels and voice channels.
Text Channels
Text channels are separate spaces for talking over text. They keep conversations organized and give everyone plenty of room to talk. Create separate channels for all the topics your group likes to talk about--from fishing trips to cooking tips.
Voice Channels
Voice channels are where you can hang out over voice and video. There’s no calling or ringing required - just click on a voice channel to enter it. Friends in your server can see you’re in there, and pop in to talk, wave hello over video, or share their screen.
How to use it on the site and how to be anonymous
See Resources Channel for a list of mental health resources, and also to contribute your own resources you find helpful.
INSTRUCTIONS
Web Based - anonymous - requires Firefox, Chrome will not work.
Put in a guest name / alias on the right side.
Hit the three lines on the top left, and go to the peer-support text channel
Type
To change your username, hit the purple icon in the bottom left corner (the helmet icon)
App - anonymous
Log in to Discord. Use button below for the invite link.
Navigate to the peer-support text channel
To be anonymous, type /confess then hit "tab" and then type your message.
Not anonymous
Log in with your Discord account and connect via the below button.
This is a trial. If it is being abused, it will be discontinued. The goal is for residents to help and support other residents. Use your common sense and common judgement. Speech that goes against Navy core values, hate speech, speech endorsing violence, or bigotry may be grounds for discontinuing this trial.