Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is Here For You!

Boy Holding Folded Flag with the words: Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life, Share the Journey. Welcome to the home of America’s front line resource for all who are grieving the death of a loved one serving our country. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether it is just to talk, or meet others with shared experiences and understanding, or to find support and information from our professional network of resources.

Volunteers make up a signifcant part of our TAPS family and significantly improve the support that survivors receive. TAPS Peer Mentors, Mentors, Event Supporters, Event Hosts, and Office Assistance are just a few areas where volunteers make a difference in a survivor's journey of hope and healing. TAPS can use your time and support! Volunteer at a Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp near you, or at our Annual National Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp held in Washington, DC. Host an event or come out and support one.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 08 2009
Working with the Bereaved: Suicide Risk Assessment (Continuing Education)
Webinar

Jan 18 2009
Inaugural Yellow Dog Benefit for TAPS
Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington DC

Jan 23 - 25 2009
Hawaii Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Honolulu, Hawaii

Feb 06 - 08 2009
Camp Pendleton Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Camp Pendleton, CA

Feb 13 - 15 2009
Las Vegas Spouses Only Retreat
Las Vegas, Nevada

Feb 27 - 01 2009
Fort Lewis Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Fort Lewis, WA

Mar 13 - 15 2009
Fort Stewart Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Fort Stewart, GA

Mar 20 - 22 2009
Camp Lejeune Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Mar 31 2009
TAPS Annual Honor Guard Gala
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

May 01 - 03 2009
Fort Carson Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
Fort Carson, CO

May 22 - 25 2009
15th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar & Good Grief Camp
Washington, DC

Jun 26 - 27 2009
Gary Morris Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament
Colorado

Complete Event Calendar

Survivor Connections

Local Support Groups
Connect with others in your local area...

Online Community - Sign Up Today!
Connect with other survivors online (Chats, Message Boards, Blogs)

DoD Survivor's Guide
This guide is intended to aid you as you work through the difficulty and pain of losing a loved one who was serving in the military.

Information on Benefits
Survivor Benefits, Casualty Affairs, Casualty & Mortuary Affairs...

Legislative Topics- Current Legislative Issues
NMFA National Military Family Association
MOAA Military Officers Association of America
NAUS National Assocation for Uniformed Services

TAPS Quarterly Magazine
Magazines are mailed to survivors and TAPS Supporters. Sign Up to have one mailed to you.

In The News

Dec 2	Supporting Children Dealing with Grief During the Holidays: Tips to Help
Nov 24	Dealing With Grief Over the Holidays: Practical Tips to Help
Nov 21	Identifying Risk Factors of Suicide Among the Bereaved: Upcoming TAPS Training
Nov 19	Coming together to cope with war losses
Nov 12	TAPS Offers Webinar on Working with the Bereaved: Suicide Risk Assessment
Nov 9	Families of military killed in Iraq, Afghanistan come together to learn how to grieve
Oct 26	Families of the Fallen and Supporters Run the Marine Corps Marathon with TAPS
Oct 26	Marine Corps Marathon: Eric Herzberg runs for the memory of his son
Oct 23	Grieving Perris mom turns to running on memory of son who died in Iraq
Oct 17	'Team Eli' runs Marine Corps Marathon with $8,000 Goal
Oct 2	Soldier Suicides

Photo Gallery...

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