1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Peer Support for Veteran Families Act . 2. Education program and peer support program for family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders (a) Programs Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish an education program (in this section referred to as the education program ) and a peer support program (in this section referred to as the peer support program ) for the education and training of family members and caregivers of eligible veterans with mental health disorders. (b) Education program (1) In general Under the education program, the Secretary shall provide a course of education to family members and caregivers of eligible veterans on matters relating to coping with mental health disorders in veterans. (2) Duration (A) In general The education program shall be carried out during the four-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the education program. (B) Authority for extension The Secretary may extend the duration of the education program for an additional four years. (3) Locations (A) In general Except as required by subparagraph (D), the Secretary shall carry out the education program at the following facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs: (i) Not less than 10 medical centers of the Department. (ii) Not less than 10 clinics of the Department. (iii) Not less than 10 Vet Centers (as defined in section 1712A(h) of title 38, United States Code). (B) Solicitation of applications In selecting locations for the education program, the Secretary shall solicit applications from eligible facilities of the Department that are interested in carrying out the education program. (C) Considerations In selecting locations for the education program, the Secretary shall consider the feasibility and advisability of selecting locations in the following areas: (i) Rural areas. (ii) Areas that are not in close proximity to an active duty installation. (iii) Areas