Stay Quit Coach
By US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- Free to Download, Totally Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Supported Conditions
- Substance Use (Smoking & Tobacco)
- Privacy
- Has Privacy Policy, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, Can Opt Out of Data Collection, Data Stored on Device, Can Delete Data, Is De-Identified Data Shared
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning, Supporting Studies, Appropriately Advises Patient in Case of Emergency
- Features
- Psychoeducation, Deep Breathing, Journaling, Productivity, Track Symptoms, Goal Setting/Habits, Track Medication
- Functionalities
- Offline, Own Your Own Data, Accessibility
- Engagements
- User Generated Data
- Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness
- Inputs
- Diary, Camera
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Reminders, Summary of Data, Graphs of Data
- Developer Type
- Government
Last reviewed: September 18, 2026
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
Stay Quit Coach 2 is designed to help Veterans and others go from quitting smoking to becoming a non-smoker for good.
Stay Quit Coach 2 is based on an integrated care manual for Veterans with PTSD who smoke cigarettes. It offers information, a breathing exercise, coping plans based on the “Ask, Advise, Replace, Mentally Cope” (AARM) model, motivational messages, medication reminders, money-saved calculator, and resources to stay quit.
The app is can be used on its own, but for maximum benefit use Stay Quit Coach 2 with the help of a counselor or health care provider.
Stay Quit Coach 2 was developed by the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.