You were ready when your country called. Nowyou can answer the call to help others who have served adjust tocivilian life. Try the free Together Strong app.In this interactive experience, you’ll engage in role-playconversations with virtual veterans and service members to learnhow to best help them work through the challenges of civilian life,including those related to work, family, finance, post traumaticstress, and mental health.
The app provides a safe space where you can learn and practicethese challenging conversations to connect those in need with help,building skills and confidence to have these conversations in reallife. You’ll receive personalized feedback in the moment,explaining why your conversation choices are successful or notsuccessful and how to improve them.

The conversation skills taught in this resource are based onMotivational Interviewing (MI), a set of evidence-based techniquesfor problem-solving and building motivation for change.

The development of Together Strong included multiple focusgroups with veterans and active-duty service personnel. We aregrateful for their service and their suggestions, and believe thattheir contributions will ensure that this app is an effective toolfor moving the healing process forward.* FEATURES- Learn by engaging in interactive conversations with virtualveterans and service members- As you practice, receive personalized feedback and advice- Access a pocket guide of warning signs, effective tactics, andplaces where you can find help in your area

Practice conversations about alcohol and other substances.

Practice discussing the HPV vaccine with parents and adolescents.

Learn about triple negative breast cancer from Linda, a virtualcoach.

Learn motivational interviewing skills and practice them withvirtual families.

Learn how alcohol can affect your health and other aspects of yourlife.

Know the signs of infection and improve neutropenia conversations

Play the part of a pediatrician to practice discussingdevelopmental screenings.