Support After Loss Resources

You were part of the military family when you supported your service member in his or her mission. And you’re still part of the family now. That’s why the military has designed programs especially for survivors – tools and services to help you cope, make informed decisions, grieve in healthy ways and begin to envision a life with new opportunities.

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Podcasts
After a Suicide
Learn about two online courses available through MilLife Learning designed to provide support for those who are exposed to a suicide and help service providers learn how to support survivors.
Survivor
External Websites
American Gold Star Mothers Inc.
American Gold Star Mothers Inc. is a national organization of mothers who children died while serving in the U.S. military.
Parent
External Websites
American Widow Project
The American Widow Project supports families of deceased service members so that no widow has to feel alone in their grief.
Survivor
Online Learning
Casualty Assistance Courses
These courses provide an overview of key survivor benefits and resources available for surviving families, as well as programs to assist with the final move.
Service Member, Servic... more
Podcasts
Disposition Options for Military Families
This podcast discusses the various final disposition options available to family members if their service member dies, plus overviews the support available to help them during this difficult time.
Survivor
External Websites
Eluna
Eluna supports children and families impacted by grief or addiction.
Spouse, Survivor
External Websites
Gold Star Wives of America Inc.
Gold Star Wives of America Inc. provides benefits and help to surviving military spouses and children.
Spouse, Survivor
Webinars
How Children Grieve
This webinar discusses the stages of grief and how they present in children across developmental and age ranges. It also offers supportive resources that can help with the healing process
Civilian Leader, Exten... more
Podcasts
How Do I Know if I Am Receiving All My Benefits?
Learn about Online Survivor Benefits Reports, who is eligible to receive them, the process for gaining access to the reports and how the interactive OSBR can help you plan for your future.
Survivor
Directories & Tools
Military Funeral Honors Directory
Funeral planners or family members of eligible deceased veterans may request funeral honors by contacting a representative at the number listed in the Military Funeral Honors Directory for their area.
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Podcasts
Military In Lasting Tribute
The Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors service members who died on active duty from 1985 to the present. In this episode, a survivor explains what honoring their loved one has meant to them.
Extended Family or Fri... more
Webinars
Mortuary Affairs and Grief
One of the greatest honors is to care for those who died while serving our nation. Designed specifically for those serving in mortuary affairs, this webinar will discuss the positive aspects and challenges of the job, symptoms of grief, compassion fatigue and coping methods.
Survivor
Featured: Webinars
Online Survivor Benefits Reports
The webinar gives an overview of the Online Survivor Benefits Report. Learn about eligibility, recent benefit law changes, the two types of reports, and how and why it’s important to access them.
Survivor
Directories & Tools
Online Survivor Benefits Reports
The initial and interactive online survivor benefits reports assist survivors in determining the financial benefits they should be receiving.
Survivor
Podcasts
PADD Rights
Learn about the responsibilities of the person authorized to direct disposition, how the PADD is selected and what rights and benefits they are entitled to receive.
Survivor

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