4.3 x
active duty and military veterans have died by suicide since 9/11 vs. the civilian population
2 x
female military veterans experience PTSD compared to male military veterans
Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Support
Building the relationships that matter so you do not have to fight your mental health battle on your own.
Trusted Peer Network
In real time,, leverage your existing network of meaningful relationships, from those who already know you, whom you can trust.
Proactive, Early Intervention
Smart notifications are shared with peers so you can stay connected, especially when you do not feel like reaching out or are unable to because of your symptoms.
Secure & Private
Strict compliance and privacy protocols to protect your sensitive data.
Continuous Self-Monitoring
Easy, intuitive prompts and check-ins, tailored to your needs, so that you can stay encouraged, and those who care about you can help when needed.
A Safe Space for Veterans and Their Loved Ones
In a world that can feel isolating, PeerUp offers a secure and continuous support system built on trusted and known relationships. Our solution provides a proactive, human-centered approach to mental wellness.
About PeerUp
The idea for PeerUp came to the founder through his own mental health battles when he realized that isolation in the face of setbacks, whether personal or professional, can potentially be overcome through technology.
Why the name “PeerUp”? We aim to use technology for good… to promote human flourishing and foster interpersonal connections that lead to improved relationships, where known and trusted peer support can boost mental well-being.
A quick caveat, though: PeerUp is not a substitute for a mental health professional, and no user of PeerUp should expect it to function in the same capacity as a mental health professional.
Our vision is that PeerUp will become the platform (digital health app) of choice that utilizes a healthy, positive, known, and trusted peer network to aid those who may encounter mental health challenges during times of crisis, thereby fostering renewed, supportive, and positive relationships that increase a person’s mental health and well-being.
About the Founder
Will Doenges is a multi-talented business leader who started his professional life as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, where he served as an F/A-18 Hornet operations officer. Prior to founding PeerUp, Will spent nearly twenty years in corporate leadership roles in strategy, marketing, corporate governance, business development, client relationships, and operations with Stanley Black and Decker, Brierley and Partners, American Airlines, LG Electronics, Saatchi & Saatchi, and USAA Financial Services. Outside of work, Will supports Dallas-area community efforts and his church. As time allows, Will tinkers on Greta (his 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia) or tackles other home improvement projects. A native of Austin, Texas, Will earned all of his education (MBA, MA, BA) from The University of Texas. Will and his wife are proud parents of twin girls and a son.
Frequently Asked Questions
PeerUp is the first proactive, peer-supportive and peer-driven mental health platform for military veterans and their families and loved ones. There are offerings that provide instant or anonymous access to mental health professionals, and these are certainly helpful. What we have found, and believe, is that a network of known and trusted peers can be just as helpful to a person’s well-being as a mental health professional… with the benefit of a positive relationship that is committed to help you in time of need… and without the cost, stigma, or wait time associated with tracking down a mental health professional.
PeerUp is dedicated to providing the best technology available to help the individual veteran in time of need. We wrestled with whether to make PeerUp a non-profit, as it is a mission-driven company. Yet we did not want to develop and release a suboptimal product that was handcuffed by having to fundraise, seek donations, or otherwise operate within a non-profit framework. With our current offering, we believe we have reasonably priced PeerUp and, at its price point, will be affordable to practically everyone who needs it. The subscription model allows us to invest in R&D, continual support, and technology updates that will provide users with the best peer-driven mental health platform experience possible.
We completely understand your/your loved one’s need for peer support and the desire to address your/your loved one’s mental health. If you are worried about your/your loved one’s well-being and think that PeerUp can provide the help needed where others cannot, and price is a barrier, please contact us. We will review your situation and can discuss options for your/your loved one’s account that may help with the cost of using PeerUp.
It is important to understand that PeerUp may not be for everyone. PeerUp was created to bridge the gap, where mental health help is needed to boost well-being and mental health professionals may not be available for a number of reasons. Bear in mind that PeerUp is not a substitute for a mental health professional, and no user, whether Veteran, Veteran Family Member, or Trusted Peer, should expect PeerUp to function in the same capacity as a mental health professional. Rather, PeerUp provides a valuable connection when needed, to people whom the user knows and trusts; the Trusted Peers are never anonymous and agree to always act in the best interest of their Veteran or Veteran Family Member.
At PeerUp, privacy is one of the most important aspects of our company. Here are the
ways in which we protect you and keep your information secure and private:
- All of your personal data is encrypted.
- We use multi-factor authentication (MFA) so that only you know how to access
your account. - You have full control over all your data, all the time. You decide what happens to
your data, and how long we keep it. - We will never sell or give your information to any third party without your consent.
- We regularly purge data and, if you choose to cancel your PeerUp subscription,
we will fully remove all your data within 30 days. - We comply with all relevant privacy and security regulations regarding mental
health and sensitive data of this nature, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.
PeerUp supports iPhones, iPads, and IPods with iOS 11 or later versions.PeerUp supports Android 8.0 or later versions.
Yes, PeerUp will work across differing devices and allow them to communicate with each other. Please maker certain any iOS devices have iOS 11 or later installed, and any Android devices have Android 8.0 or later installed.
No, PeerUp does not and never will use advertising. We strongly believe that being ad- free allows us to remain singularly-focused on the user’s mental health. Further, we do not want to rely on funding sources that are not aligned with our mission. We also believe that our platform is competitively priced and is offered at a point where it will help the most people possible.
No, there should not be any interference between PeerUp and other software applications on your device. We continuously monitor PeerUp so that it works reliably and seamlessly.
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