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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.

ACS PROGRAMS' PHONE NUMBERS
Program Name DSN Number Commercial Number
Army Emergency Relief (315)757-2363/2375 +82 (0)50-3357-2363 or +82 (0)50-3357-2375
Army Family Action Plan (315)757-2373 +82 (0)50-3357-2373
Army Family Team Building (315)757-2370 +82 (0)50-3357-2370
Army Volunteer Corps (315)757-2373 +82 (0)50-3357-2373
Employment Readiness Program (315)757-2369 +82 (0)50-3357-2369
Exceptional Family Member Program (315)757-2581 +82 (0)50-3357-2581
Family Advocacy Program (315)757-2365/2366 +82 (0)50-3357-2365 or +82 (0)50-3357-2366
Financial Readiness Program (315)757-2375 +82 (0)50-3357-2375
Information, Referral and Follow-Up (315)757-2363/2372 +82 (0)50-3357-2363 or +82 (0)50-3357-2372
Mobilization and Deployment (315)757-2370 +82 (0)50-3357-2370
Relocation Readiness (315)757-2362 +82 (0)50-3357-2362
Soldier & Family Readiness Group (315)757-2370 +82 (0)50-3357-2370
Survivor Outreach Services (315)755-1958 +82 (0)50-3355-1958