Weekly Peer Support Group
This free and anonymous support group on Circles is open to vets and veteran allies! Led by Growing Veterans staff, this supportive space offers a place to develop peer support skills, ask questions, and create community. We’re looking forward to having you!
Thursdays at 10am PST on the Circles App
Getting Started with Circles
Tap the link here or search “Circles Support” on the App Store or Google Play to download the app.
Open the app and
tap “sign-up”
Select the topic you’re signing up for. If they don’t apply to you, feel free to pick whatever works best/or click through it.
(You’ll have access to the others, too)
Insert your details. You’re information won’t be publicized. This is just how Circles will notify you when your group starts
Tap allow to receive notifications
After the app is downloaded and you’ve done the initial setup, click here to be automatically directed to our group. The Voices rooms are completely free. You do not need sign up for their other services to participate.
If this link doesn’t work, or for more instructions, see below or reach out to me at beck@growingveterans.org
Getting Started with Circles
Welcome to Voices!
Along the top, you’ll see the topics Voices covers. You’re automatically taken to the “All” tab.
Find a room either by scrolling down the screen or scrolling across topics.
Our room is located in the “veterans” section all the way to the right.
If the room isn’t live yet, tap “Follow” to receive a reminder.
When you’d like to join a live room, simply tap “view” on the room card in the Voices lobby.'
Before entering the room, you’ll notice a page with the room’s details and guidelines.
Tap “Join” at the bottom of the screen.
You’ll see you’re listed as one of the participants. You’ll automatically join the room with your mic off.
To mute/unmute yourself, tap your microphone at the bottom of your screen.
Ready to leave the room?
Tap on the “X” in the top left corner.
If you accidentally tap this button, you’ll have a chance to cancel.