VetLife and PsychArmor Partner to Expand Access to Trusted Resources Through the Battle Buddy App

By Jason Gigax January 6, 2026

VetLife and PsychArmor have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to trusted education, training, and benefits navigation for Veterans, service members, and their families across the United States. Through this collaboration, PsychArmor’s evidence informed learning resources will be delivered directly through VetLife’s Battle Buddy mobile app, while PsychArmor will help amplify awareness of VetLife and the Battle Buddy program through its national marketing channels.

Battle Buddy is a free mobile app developed by VetLife to help Veterans and their families better understand and access the benefits they have earned. The app is designed to address common challenges such as limited awareness, complex benefits systems, stigma, and past negative experiences. It provides practical guidance on topics including VA healthcare enrollment, disability compensation, education benefits, mental health support, caregiver resources, housing, employment, and more.

As part of the partnership, VetLife will integrate PsychArmor’s educational content into the Battle Buddy app, giving users streamlined access to culturally responsive training and resources that support mental wellness, resilience, and informed decision making. In return, PsychArmor will promote Battle Buddy and VetLife programs through its newsletters, digital platforms, and social media channels to expand reach and increase app subscriptions.

“This partnership reflects what’s possible when mission driven organizations work together to reduce barriers and strengthen support for military connected communities,” said Dr. Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor. “By sharing PsychArmor’s education and training resources through the Battle Buddy app, we’re meeting Veterans and their families where they already are. At the same time, amplifying Battle Buddy through our national network helps ensure more people discover a tool that simplifies benefits access and builds confidence in navigating complex systems.”

VetLife and PsychArmor will meet quarterly to review impact, maintain transparency, and identify new opportunities to expand support for the military and Veteran community. The partnership also supports the development of content that responds to emerging needs and ensures timely access to relevant, high quality resources.

“Battle Buddy is a first of its kind platform designed to bring trusted resources directly to the veteran, rather than expecting the veteran to find them on their own,” said Joshua Parish, CEO of VetLife. “In a system where there is only one Veteran Service Officer for roughly every 7,000 veterans, Battle Buddy bridges a critical gap. By empowering veterans to be their own best advocates, we are creating a scalable pathway to reduce veteran suicide while connecting users to the benefits, education, and training they need for long term stability, health, and well being.”

Battle Buddy is available to Veterans, service members, spouses, caregivers, and family members. Users can download the app by searching “Battle Buddy by VetLife” in their app store and looking for the green icon.