Just Checking In
For veterans and battle buddies

Roll call, every day, with the people who'd notice.

A private circle of three to five where everyone checks in and everyone watches. Nobody is the patient, and a missed day is visible.

Download Just Checking In on the App StoreGet Just Checking In on Google Play

Free to start on iPhone and Android. No location tracking.

A veteran sitting in a parked pickup truck at dusk, phone resting in his hand

Daily roll call

How are you doing today?

Marcus checked in

He's feeling Good today.

Jay hasn't checked in today

Reach out to your buddy.

Your squad sent ❤️

Somebody has your back.

Reciprocal, not one-directional

Every member checks in. That is what keeps it from feeling like being monitored.

Structure you already know

A shared time, a shared expectation, and someone who notices when you are not there.

Pre-agreed response

Decide as a group what happens when someone misses a check-in, before it happens.

“Being able to check in and let others know I am ok without spending a long time on the phone is easy with this app.”
joy joan · Google Play
“I really like the ease of use of this app. I enjoy the timed reminders and being able to create a circle of trusted people.”
xwilds · App Store

How to set it up

  1. 1

    Form a circle that will answer

    Three to five people who will actually pick up the phone.

  2. 2

    Set one time the group keeps

    The same slot every day makes a gap obvious.

  3. 3

    Write the protocol down

    Who calls, who visits, who escalates.

Private by default

  • Invite-only circles with no location sharing and nothing public.
  • You share only what you tap. No background monitoring.
  • Free to start, on iPhone and Android.

Get your people accounted for.

Start a circle, set the time, and keep eyes on each other day to day.

Download Just Checking In on the App StoreGet Just Checking In on Google Play
Read the full guide for veterans and their circles

This is a habit and awareness tool, not therapy or a crisis line. In the United States, the Veterans Crisis Line is reachable by dialing 988 and pressing 1, or by texting 838255. Outside the United States, findahelpline.com lists local services. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Just Checking In is not therapy, medical care, an emergency service, or a crisis line. In a crisis, contact local emergency services.