
Veteran-Led Peer Support Program at AboutFace-USA®
At AboutFace-USA®, we’re proud to offer a transformative peer support program led by veterans Keegan Merritt and Mike Brooks. This initiative is designed to empower and assist veterans by providing a platform for shared experiences and mutual support. Our sessions aim to foster a supportive community, offering both individual and group counseling tailored to the specific needs of veterans.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe and consistent space where veterans can find guidance, support, and community. By leveraging the lived experiences of our leaders and participants, we aim to address the unique challenges faced by veterans during and after their service.
Program Leaders

Keegan Merritt
Keegan Merritt is a dedicated Veteran Peer Counselor at AboutFace-USA®, that brings extensive experience from his service in the U.S. Army and his subsequent role at the Georgia Department of Public Safety Office of Public Safety Support. Keegan, who specializes in crisis intervention, understands the complexities of post-service life and is committed to guiding fellow veterans through their adjustment and mental health challenges.

Mike Brooks
Michael Brooks has nearly 20 years of experience as a Georgia Law Enforcement Officer, including eight years on the State’s PEER Support Team. As a certified PEER through ICISF, he brings deep expertise in suicide prevention, critical incident response, and peer support for both law enforcement and military personnel. His combat service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, combined with his post-service career, gives him unique insight into the challenges veterans face.
How We Help
Our peer support group meets bi-weekly at the AboutFace-USA® Veteran Resource and Community Center in Cumming, GA. The program includes:
- Individual and Group Counseling – Tailored to meet each veteran’s unique needs
- Stress Intervention and Trauma Support – Tools for managing acute stress and post-traumatic responses
- Long-Term Peer Community – A network of support from those who truly understand the journey

Join With Us
If you’re a veteran seeking support or want to be part of a community that truly understands your journey, we invite you to join our peer support program. Open to veterans from all military branches, regardless of service history, this program offers a trusted space for connection, healing, and personal growth.
At AboutFace-USA®, your journey matters; you never have to walk it alone.

Connect and Thrive with Our Veteran-Led Peer Support Group
Location: AboutFace-USA® Center, Cumming, GA
Email: programs@aboutface-usa.org
Phone: 1-888-766-0222
Register or Learn More: www.AboutFace-USA.org
At AboutFace-USA®, your journey matters; you never have to walk it alone.
Together, we grow stronger.