TAPS provides care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, free of charge, to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one in our Armed Forces. We are sorry for the circumstances that have brought you to this place, but we are honored to be here for you. You are warmly invited to utilize our resources, especially designed to offer you loving support and access to resources and information now and continuing for as long as you need! Among the services available to you are:

Click Here for the TAPS Survivor Care Package

Click Here for the DOD Survivors Guide

Peer support: A wonderful, caring national survivor network to connect you with others who have also suffered the loss of someone special. Together, we share our pain and fears in a safe and supportive environment, helping each other heal. Personal contact from another parent, spouse, sibling, significant other or friend are available. Let us know if you would like to receive a call from another survivor. This person will be there for you in the coming weeks and months, lending comfort, support and information. Our Peer Support Network will provide you with someone that can be a shoulder to lean upon, a ear to listen and an understanding heart.
Crisis Intervention: TAPS offers a toll free number, available to you anytime of the day or night, for help and information. A wonderful network of trained crisis response professionals are on call in each state 24 hours a day. You can call 1-800-959-TAPS (8277). We are here for you!
Case Work: If you have questions – from benefits, to burial, to resources, TAPS can assist in finding answers. Our toll free number (1-800-959-8277) is a good starting point to share your questions. We can help you find the answers through our wonderful network of friends in the military and government. If you wish, we will be happy to make a call on your behalf. We are here to help you through this difficult time.
Grief and Trauma Resources and Information: We are able to offer information about bereavement support groups across the country through our membership with the Association of Death Education and Counseling, as well as the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. TAPS is also proud to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling Service and the 206 Vet Centers nationwide. The counselors are wonderful people who are not only therapists, but are also, in many cases, combat veterans. The Vet Center counseling is free of charge to you. Feel free to contact us if you would like your local Vet Center to contact you or if you would like more information.
TAPS’ Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors: We are honored to provide to all survivors, caregivers, casualty officers and friends a weekend of healing and comfort. Our theme is ‘Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life and Share the Journey.’ The seminar is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend in Washington, DC. Workshops, support groups and special events are held in a caring, supportive environment and provide face to face interaction with survivors from around the country and across the globe! We extend a special invitation for you to join us. We hope to see you there.
TAPS Online Community: Join us via our website for chat room discussions and forums to connect with survivors from across the country each week. Our weekly chat offers a chance to have general grief discussions plus our special chat sessions focus on specific topics, relationships and issues.

TAPS services are open to all who are suffering the loss of a loved one in the Armed Forces regardless of relationship, circumstance or geographic location. It is our sincere wish to provide these and other services to you with compassion, care and love.

Do not hesitate to contact us. We are here for you!!

With love and care,

Your family at TAPS

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc.
910 17th Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
info@taps.org
Office: 202.588.TAPS (8277)
Toll-Free: 800.959.TAPS (8277)