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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helps cover a year of alert delivery for one veteran
Helps a veteran and their family circle stay connected for a year
Helps onboard a peer-support group through VetProtect
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
Donate, Volunteer, or Partner With Us
Fill out one short form — whether you want to give, connect your organization, or just learn more, we'll follow up directly.
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.
- 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.
Download is free. Subscription activates full access.
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.