FLARE

Friends Lending A Reassuring Ear

Verified veteran peer support. Anonymous by default, real when you're ready.

"I don't need a hug. I need a tactical advisor."

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What is FLARE?

A vet at 2am with a bad night and a worse memory doesn't need a form to fill out or a hold queue. They need another vet who's been there to say "yeah, I know. I'm here."

FLARE connects verified veterans anonymously. No feeds, no followers, no clout. Just peer support from people who get it.

How It Works

Fire a Flare — Tag a topic (nightmares, transition, VA, family, isolation) and set a time window. No personal info exposed.
A Vet Responds — Verified veterans who are available see your flare and choose to connect. Anonymous both ways.
Talk — Real-time encrypted chat. Share as much or as little as you want. Reveal your identity on your terms, or don't.
Done — When the time's up, it's up. No ghosting — the boundary was set up front.

Features

Verified Veterans

DD-214 or military email verification. No stolen valor. No scammers. Every badge is earned.

Anonymous by Default

Everyone starts as a generic icon. Reveal layers — name, branch, MOS — only when you're ready. Your choice, every time.

Time-Bounded

Flares expire. Conversations have clear boundaries. No guilt, no ghosting, no obligations beyond what you set.

Rate Real Resources

Verified vets rate VA facilities, therapists, employers, and programs. Real intel from real people who've been there.

Encrypted

Conversations are private, period. End-to-end encryption means nobody reads your messages but you and the person you're talking to.

Not a Replacement

FLARE is peer support, not crisis intervention. If you're in danger, we route you to 988 and the Veterans Crisis Line immediately.