ACT Coach vs CALM Conversations

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to help you live with unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and impulses without avoiding them or being controlled by them. In ACT, you are encouraged to commit to actions so that you can live your life by your values, even in the face of these unpleasant experiences. This app was developed for Veterans, Service members, and other people who are in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in consultation with a therapist. It offers exercises, tools, information, and tracking logs so you can practice what you’re learning in your daily life. ACT Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD.

Support someone in crisis—right from your phone. CALM Conversations is a quick-reference guide to help you recognize suicide warning signs, ask direct questions with care, and connect someone to support. It also includes tips for safely storing firearms and medications during high-risk moments. Whether you're a friend, peer, or provider, this app gives you simple, life-saving steps you can take when someone needs you most. Features: Warning signs checklist Phrases for tough conversations Safety planning tips Firearm & medication storage options Link to local & national resources Disclaimer: This app is for educational use and is not a crisis line. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988.