For Those Who Served

A Safety Net That Honors Your Privacy

Active SOS helps veterans stay connected with the people who care about them — on their own terms. One tap to say "I'm safe." One tap to ask for help. No tracking. No judgment.

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Your Location, Your Choice

Location is only shared when YOU choose to send an alert. Zero background tracking. Always.

You Write the Message

Create your own alerts: "I'm OK," "Need to Talk," "Send Help" — or anything that fits your situation.

Your Full Circle Covered

Works for the veteran AND their support circle — family, VA case managers, peer support specialists.

No Mandatory Check-Ins

No surveillance. No required reporting. Use it when you want, how you want — completely on your terms.

Built for Veterans

Why Veterans Choose Active SOS

Four reasons Active SOS fits the way veterans want to live — connected, private, and in control.

Privacy-First by Design

Your location is only shared when YOU choose to send an alert. Active SOS never tracks you in the background, never stores your location history, and never sells your data — to anyone, ever.

Customizable Alerts — Your Words

Set up alerts that mean something to you: "I'm OK," "Need to Talk," "Send Help," or your own message. You're not limited to generic SOS — your alerts reflect your situation and your voice.

Your Whole Support Circle

Active SOS works for you AND everyone who cares about you. Add family members, VA case managers, peer support specialists — up to 10 people on one plan. Everyone receives your alerts instantly.

No Mandatory Check-Ins or Surveillance

There are no required daily check-ins, no oversight you didn't ask for, and no one monitoring your every move. Active SOS is a tool you control — not a system that controls you.

Real-World Scenarios

How Veterans Use Active SOS

Three ways veterans and their families stay connected using Active SOS — each one on their own terms.

Daily Check-In

A veteran living alone sets a daily "I'm OK" alert. If they don't press it by a set time, their family is gently notified — not with an alarm, but with awareness. Simple. Private. No surveillance required.

Crisis Alert

One tap sends "I need help" with exact GPS location to a VA case manager and trusted family member. No phone call required. No explaining. Just one button that says what needs to be said — and where you are.

Buddy System

Veterans who served together use Active SOS to stay connected, share check-ins, and support each other through hard days. The bond that started in service continues — with a tool built for it.

For the Whole Circle

Supporting the Support Network

Active SOS isn't just for veterans. It's built to support everyone who supports them.

For Veterans

Tools built around your autonomy and privacy

Customizable alerts — your message, your words
One-tap communication without a phone call
Privacy-first: location only when you send it
Works offline-to-SMS — no internet required to receive alerts
No mandatory check-ins or reporting requirements
Up to 10 people in your network, one subscription

For Caregivers & VA Teams

Real-time awareness without surveillance

Receive instant SMS alerts — no app required
Get exact GPS location when an alert is sent
Group management for care teams
Org-code enrollment for VA programs
Customizable alert types per veteran's needs
Simple setup — if they have a phone, they're ready

For Organizations

VA Programs & Veteran Nonprofits

Active SOS supports veteran-serving organizations with tools designed for program-level deployment — not just individual use.

Org-code onboarding for program enrollment

Co-branding options available for your organization

30-day pilot programs with outcome reporting

Group and organizational pricing

Simple setup — works on any smartphone

No special hardware or IT infrastructure required

Why Organizations Choose Active SOS

Active SOS gives veteran-serving organizations a simple, privacy-respecting safety layer that empowers veterans — without creating dependency or surveillance. It's a tool for connection, not control.

Easy Deployment

Org-code enrollment means no IT setup. Veterans download the app, enter your org code, and they're connected.

Privacy Guaranteed

Your organization never has access to veteran location data. Privacy is enforced at the platform level — always.

Pilot-Ready

Start with a 30-day pilot. We provide onboarding support and outcome reporting at no extra cost.

Running a VSO, Vet Center, or Recovery Program?

This App Is for Individuals. VetProtect Is for Your Whole Team.

Active SOS is the app a veteran and their personal circle use directly. If your organization needs a portal to see your entire roster, triage alerts as a team, and get AI-generated reports on who needs a check-in — that's VetProtect. Whatever solution fits, we'll help you figure it out.

See VetProtect for Organizations

We Can't Do This Alone

We're Looking for Support Groups, Donors & Partners

Active SOS is free for the veterans and families who use it. Keeping it that way — and putting it in the hands of every veteran who could use it — takes a community behind it. Here's how organizations and individuals are helping right now.

Peer-Support & Recovery GroupsBring Active SOS and VetProtect to the veterans already in your program, with a private, branded portal for your care team.

VSO Chapters & PostsGive your members a direct line to your organization between meetings, not just during them.

Employers & Veteran-Owned BusinessesSponsor Active SOS for your veteran employees, or match employee donations toward the fund below.

Individual DonorsAs little as $10 a year helps cover the SMS delivery, hosting, and support that keeps one veteran connected.

Vet Centers & Clinical ProgramsPair Active SOS with your existing case management so a check-in gap gets noticed before it becomes a crisis.

Family & Community AdvocatesHelp us reach the spouses, parents, and friends who are often the first to notice something's wrong.

Every Gift Keeps a Veteran Connected

$10 a Year Goes a Long Way

Donations fund the SMS delivery, GPS infrastructure, and platform costs that keep Active SOS free for every veteran and family member who signs up.

$10

Helps cover a year of alert delivery for one veteran

$25

Helps a veteran and their family circle stay connected for a year

$100

Helps onboard a peer-support group through VetProtect

$500

Helps a VSO chapter or Vet Center launch a branded VetProtect portal

Figures are directional estimates of platform cost, not a guarantee tied to any individual gift. Active SOS is operated by Calm Water Trading, LLC dba Active SOS; consult a tax advisor regarding deductibility.

Tell Us How You Want to Help

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We typically respond within 2 business days. Active SOS never sells your information. This form isn't monitored in real time — if you or a veteran you know needs help right now, call or text 988, then press 1, for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Veterans Crisis Line — Available 24/7

If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line is available around the clock: Call or text 988, then press 1. You are not alone. Help is always available.

Simple Pricing

One Plan. Full Access. No Surprises.

Active SOS for veterans — affordable, straightforward, and covers your whole support circle.

Monthly

$20

/month — cancel anytime

Full access to all features
Up to 10 people in your network
Unlimited customizable alerts
Exact GPS location on every alert
No background tracking. Ever.

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Download is free. Subscription activates full access.

Annual — Best Value

$180/year

Save $60 compared to monthly billing

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VA Programs & Nonprofits

Group and organizational pricing available. 30-day pilots included. Contact us to discuss your program's needs.

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For Those Who Served — Safety on Your Terms.

Download Active SOS free and build a safety network that respects your privacy, your autonomy, and your way of staying connected.

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