Our Veterans Services team is dedicated to helping you understand and access the benefits you’ve earned. Did you know the VA offers a variety of free mobile apps designed to make it easier to access healthcare resources – right from your phone or tablet? These tools let you focus on what matters most: your health and well-being.
Caring for your body and mind is key to achieving your goals and living fully. Whether you’re working on eating healthier, staying active, managing stress, or finally scheduling that overdue check-up, taking small steps can lead to big changes.
We’ve highlighted a few of these helpful apps below. You can also explore more by searching your phone’s app store or visiting the VA’s website.
MOVE!® Coach is designed for Veterans, service members, families, and anyone looking to manage their weight. This user-friendly app provides weight management education, resources, and tools to help you monitor your progress toward health and weight goals. Keep a daily weight diary, track your achievements, and even challenge friends to stay motivated.
Are you concerned about your drinking habits and their connection to stress, including post-traumatic stress? VetChange helps you build healthier drinking behaviors with tools for cutting down or quitting, stress management strategies, and education about how alcohol use relates to PTSD symptoms. The app also guides you toward professional treatment resources when needed.
Live Whole Health is your gateway to the VA’s holistic approach to care. This app supports Veterans and others on their Whole Health journey—a personalized, proactive approach that centers on what matters most to you. Use the app to fill out your personal health inventory, set goals, get virtual coaching, and access tools and tips for a healthier life.
If you struggle with sleep, Insomnia Coach can help. Designed for Veterans and others, this app provides a structured five-week training plan to reset your biological clock and improve your sleep quality. Learn about insomnia and healthy sleep habits, identify barriers to good sleep, and develop a plan to sleep soundly through the night.
There’s no better time to start than now — a healthier you will lead to a happier you. Find these and more of the VA’s mobile apps here.
Need to talk? To contact the Veterans/Military Crisis Line. Dial 988, press 1, or text 838255 to chat with a VA responder. When you call or text, a qualified responder will listen and help.
