Room A-120
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Survivor Outreach Support (SOS) Groups begin Mar 9
SOS demonstrates the Army’s commitment to Families of the Fallen. The mission of SOS is to provide enhanced services to these Families. SOS is a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to Survivors by providing services at the Garrisons and communities closest to where Families live. SOS will allow the Army to better identify the needs of others touched by the loss of a Soldier.
The SOS program will partner with private organizations to enhance support to Survivors via program staff to connect Survivors to all available resources. SOS program staff will utilize the ACS client tracking system to capture partnerships with private organizations. SOS program staff will conduct face to face interviews with Survivors. These interviews will be to validate previous issues and concerns raised by Survivors.
Our Mission: Maximize cooperative efforts within the Army Casualty and Family Programs. Extend support to Families both before and after a crisis by maximizing cooperation between government and non-government agencies. Ensure Survivors receive all benefits to which they are entitled. Encourage our Survivors to remain an integral part of the Army Family for as long as they desire.
Services Support Coordinators: Support Coordinators function as the long term support personnel for Survivors. Support Coordinators will coordinate support groups, briefings, to the community and leadership; and provide life skills and supportive counseling. Support Coordinators work closely with Casualty Assistance Center Benefit Coordinators and the Casualty Assistance Officer to ensure the Survivor receives necessary services.
Financial Counselors: Financial Counselors provide financial advice, investment education and estate planning to assist the surviving Family member to reach financial goals. Financial Counselors work closely with the Casualty Assistance Benefit Coordinator and legal assistance to ensure estate and financial issues are addressed.
Survivor Outreach Services Flyer
Survivor Outreach Services Handout
Click on graphic DOD Survivor's Guide to Benefits
Resource Links
Services and Support for Families of fallen Soldiers
Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS)
College Scholarships Children and Financial Assistance
Scholarships Spouses and Children
Snowball Express (for the Children of Military Heroes
Scholarships for Children
Connection for Widows
Military Resources
Military OneSource
24/7 Call Center. You name it. We can help! Call 1-800-342-9647
MilitaryHOMEFRONT
DoD programs, policies, news and events.
Military Installations DOD
MyArmyBenefits
Online calculators and comprehensive military benefits information of value to all
military service members. Call 1-888-721-2769
Military Relief Societies
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
1-800-769-8951 or 1-866-878-6378
Air Force Aide Society (AFSC)
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society
(NMCRS) 703-696-1481
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
1-800-881-2462
Airmen and Family Readiness Flights
Military Pay, Compensation & Benefits
Survivors Benefit Plan
Federal Government Organizations
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Military Service and Social Security fact sheets.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/parent.htm
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/spouse.htm
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/child.htm
Charitable Organizations
Children of Fallen Heroes
Housing, college grants and scholarships for children and spouses of fallen heroes.
Call 301-865-6327
Support Groups
Grief Support Group
The Grief Support Group, for Families who have lost a loved one in the war on terror, can be scheduled via the SOS Program please contact Kimberly Williams 907-384-0272 for more information.
Life Skills Support can be provided to Families via the SOS program for those seeking assistance in this area. Please contact Kimberly Williams 907-384-0272 for more information.
Email: Kimberly Williams
