In crisis? Veterans Crisis Line — call 988, press 1 or text 838255. SUAS is not emergency care.
For families

Families often see warning signs first

SUAS helps trusted contacts support veterans with consent-based alerts — limited, respectful, and never a substitute for professional care.

Support without guessing

Clarity when the veteran chooses to share

You may notice sleep changes, withdrawal, or stress — but not know what to do. SUAS guides supportive action without turning you into a case manager.

Warning signs, not secrets

When enabled, summary-level updates help you respond early — without accessing full clinical records.

Consent-based alerts

Notifications follow alert levels the veteran set. You will not be flooded without permission.

Guided supportive action

Focus on steady presence, listening, and connecting to resources — not fixing everything at once.

Respectful boundaries

Trusted contacts cannot see everything. Visibility is defined by the veteran per person.

How trusted contacts participate

You are part of the circle — not the coordinator of care. SUAS respects what veterans choose to share.

1

Veteran invites

Family member added to circle.

2

Sets visibility

Summary only · no full journal.

3

Chooses threshold

Alert at yellow or above.

4

Can pause anytime

Consent stays revocable.

If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services or a crisis line right away. SUAS is a support coordination tool and does not replace emergency care. Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1.