MOBILE APPS FOR ASSISTANCE
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
A recent study found that a smartphone app was more effective than print materials at improving veterans’ ability to cope with unpleasant emotions and thoughts. The Virtual Hope Box (VHB), is modeled on a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that uses a physical box containing things that remind you of positive experiences, reasons for living, people who care about them, or coping resources.
Operation Reach Out is part of MCA-D’s effort to provide timely and effective support and guidance for military families. Designed to encourage people to reach out for help when they are having suicidal thoughts. Help those who are concerned about family members, spouses, or fellow service members who may be suicidal, and provide a personal contact help center.
The Got Your Back App powered by Jacob’s SWAG is a new digital platform for suicide awareness, prevention, and education. There are tools custom built for the user to help cope with anxiety and depression.
The notOK App is a free app that takes the guesswork out of asking for help when you're feeling vulnerable. We'll notify your trusted contacts that they've been selected as your support group, who when the time comes and you need to reach out, you'll just have to open the app and press the large, red notOK button.
Suicide Safe is a free mobile app that helps integrate suicide prevention strategies into their conversation and address suicide risk. With Suicide Safe, you can quickly access and share information, including crisis lines, fact sheets, educational opportunities and treatment resources.
Concerned about yourself or others? The Suicide Prevention App (SPA) provides users with a proprietary step-by-step self harm and suicide safety assessment. When a real world concern arises, the process allows you to ask the most important questions to ensure you understand the current safety concern.
MY3 lets you define your network and your plan to stay safe. With MY3 you can be prepared to help yourself and reach out to others when you are having thoughts of suicide. Who are your 3? Download MY3 to make sure that your 3 are there to help you when you need them most.
Suicidal thoughts can seem like they will last forever – but these thoughts and feelings pass with time. The Safety Plan app is designed to support those dealing with suicidal thoughts and help prevent suicide. Having a plan in place that can help guide you through difficult moments can help you cope and keep you safe.