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	Survivor Outreach Services Located in Bldg. 108, Davis Soldier & Family Readiness Center (+39) 0444-716173, DSN 634-6173 M-F 8am-5 pm

About Survivor Outreach Services

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. You are not alone. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army-wide program designed to provide dedicated and comprehensive support to survivors of deceased Soldiers. The program is a joint effort with collaboration from the Installation Management Command (IMCOM), the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC), the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operation Center (CMAOC), and the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. SOS standardizes casualty services and policies across the Army and provides additional staffing at Casualty Assistance Centers and Active Component and Reserve Component family Programs Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) demonstrates the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen. The mission of SOS is to provide enhanced services to these Families. SOS utilizes a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to Survivors by providing services at the garrison and communities closest to where Families live. SOS will allow the Army to better identify the needs of others touched by the loss of a Soldier. SOS professionals connect you with people who can help you move forward and find strength.

Mission

To expand and improve services to all Survivors
To improve responsiveness and streamline the assistance process for surviving families.
To provide Support Coordinators, Financial Counselors and Benefits Coordinators.
To help you cope with your loss and understand your benefits and entitlements.

Resources

Army OneSource SOS Homepage

Guide for Families of Fallen Soldiers

Vicenza Army Emergency Relief

Vicenza Chaplain Services Network

Military Family Life Consultants

Consultant in Italy, please call 39 (0) 333-489-8967

Benefits

Department of Veteran Affairs

Pay Benefits

Casualty Assistance

Army Long Term Family Case Management
Many times after you have lost a loved one there are unresolved issues or questions that may surface sometimes months or years after the loss. New issues and questions surface long after the Casualty Assistance Officer has concluded his or her duties. ALTFCM is there to help connect, coordinate, monitor, and support the needs of families of our fallen heroes by providing compassionate advocacy services using available Army and external resources.

Army Casualty Webpage

Army Casualty Assistance Locations

Medical and Dental

Tricare

United Concordia Dental

Retiree Dental

Medicare

Non Government Organizations

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Gold Star Wives of America

Gold Star Mothers of America

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