The Norwegian Veterans Association for International Operations (NVIO)
is a nationwide interest organization for military personnel having participated in international operations, and their dependents. 

We are working at all levels to improve veterans´ conditions, and represent the veterans and their families in a best possible way. This ranges from influencing the political level to arranging activities in local societies. Inbetween these two, we have a peer program to support those in need during a dire period.

The members of NVIO stood shoulder by shoulder while serving. NVIO is striving to ensure that the veterans have a supporting shoulder within reach. Even though the vast majority do well after serving abroad, some veterans struggle with physical problems and psychological reactions. 


BUDDY SUPPORT

The members of NVIO stood shoulder by shoulder while serving. NVIO is striving to ensure that the veterans always have a supporting shoulder within reach. Even though the vast majority do well after serving abroad, some veterans struggle with physical problems and psychological reactions as a result of their service. Nobody can determine in advance who will be stricken, how and to what degree.

NVIO has established dedicated services to assist all veterans – independent of membership. Buddy support cannot offer treatment, it offers support and advice from another veteran, someone who understands what you are talking about. This can be done anonymously through our web based service kameratstotte.no, through our buddy support phone service +47 800 48 500, or with a partner. The two last services are available 24 hrs per day, year round, while responses from kameratstotte.no may be delayed for up to 48 hrs.