VA has developed a Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program to connect caregivers to one another, to provide support, and to learn from each other. Peer Support Mentoring provides an opportunity for caregivers to share their experience, wisdom, and skills with each other and benefit from the guidance of others. Caregivers of Veterans of all eras are eligible to participate in the VA Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program, both as Mentors and as Mentees. Mentors and Mentees communicate using email, telephone, and letter writing depending on what works best for both of them. Mentors receive training before being paired with another caregiver and are volunteers with their local VA medical center Voluntary Services department. Caregivers participating in the Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program agree to participate for 6 months, but many participate for much longer.Not sure if you are ready for this, but would like to try it out? VA also offers a one-time connection through the Compassionate Connections Program for those caregivers who many need some brief support from an experienced Mentor but are not ready or able to commit to a longer-term mentoring relationship.To learn more, please contact your local Caregiver Support Coordinator by visiting www.caregiver.va.gov/