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Survivor Outreach Services

Email Us: usarmy.jackson.93-sig-bde.mbx.jackson-acs@mail.mil

Survivor Outreach Services

 

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) provides long-term support to surviving Families of fallen Soldiers. Our goal is to reassure survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family.

The SOS program connects you with people who can help. Our services include grief counseling, financial counseling, benefits coordination, support groups, and garrison and surrounding area events.

After a loved one is lost, unresolved issues or questions may surface months or years afterward. The Army is dedicated to fulfilling its promise by providing support to surviving Families. Our financial counselors aid surviving Families through investment and estate planning education, and our support coordinators provide long-term support. SOS can help you navigate the details.

SOS delivers services at garrisons and communities closest to where Families live. Regardless of your loved one’s component or branch, duty status, location, or manner of death, SOS will provide dedicated outreach and support when and as long as you desire.

SOS also honors survivors with Gold Star and Next of Kin lapel buttons. They are symbols of your sacrifice, widely recognized throughout the country. Find more about Gold Star and Next of Kin lapel buttons here.

The Gold Star and Surviving Family Member (GSSFM) Representative is the Army advocate for surviving Family members – and any survivor can contact an Army GSSFM Representative directly any time for any reason. These representatives are available to provide support and address complaints by spouses and other dependents of deceased service members regarding casualty assistance or receipt of benefits authorized by law. If you have questions or concerns about casualty assistance or receipt of benefits, your GSSFM Representative can help.

You can contact a GSSFM representative at +1(833) 313-1960 or usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.sos-survivor-advocate@army.mil.

 

Find more resources for survivors here.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor
usarmy.jackson.93-sig-bde.mbx.jackson-acs@mail.mil
+1 (803)751-5256 COMM
+1 (803)734-5256 DSN

Individual counseling services are available in all areas of money management. The Financial Counselor works closely with the Casualty Assistance Center’s Benefits Coordinator, the Army’s Legal services, as well as community agencies to help ensure financial issues are addressed.

Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor offers a wide range of services to assist ID card Family members with their financial affairs. 

  • Financial Assessment and Budget
  • Heroes Earning Assistance and Relief Tax Act
  • FRYScholarship/Dependent Education Assistance (DEA)
  • Dependent-Indemnity- Compensation (DIC)
  • Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
  • Social Security Insurance(SSI)
  • Tax Assistance & Coordination
  • Assess Home Owner Status
  • Credibility/Consumer
  • Credit Counseling Services
  • Assist in Unclaimed Property
  • Bond Searches
  • Other Resources and Referrals
Helpful Links

Army Emergency Relief Program (AER)
www.aerhq.org

Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS)
https://www.taps.org

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
https://www.dfas.mil

Bereaved Parents of USA
www.bereavedparentsusa.org

Military OneSource
www.MilitaryOneSource.com

Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov

Veteran Affairs
https://www.va.gov