Memorial Day is Monday and many of us are getting ready to enjoy a long weekend. Before you head off to whatever adventure awaits, take a moment to learn about the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, also know as TAPS.
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors nationally and worldwide. Key services include grief counseling, peer support networks, casework assistance, survivor seminars and retreats, Good Grief camps for children and teens, online resources, a 24/7 military survivor helpline (800-959-8277), and assistance connecting survivors to community-based resources and support services. You can see the full list of programs here.
All programs are offered free of charge and it’s important to note, survivors doesn’t just include spouses, children, parents, and siblings. TAPS programs are open to extended family members, battle buddies, and friends. In this 9-minute video, survivors talk about the death of their loved ones and the impact TAPS has made in their lives.
In addition to the programming, the TAPS website has a wide variety of resources, including education assistance, suicide loss support, advocacy updates, a magazine and a link to search for events in your area.
In 2024, TAPS had 3,433 survivors attend their seminars, they awarded $584 million in education benefits and scholarships, they answered 18,901 helpline calls and over 10,800 people engaged with the care team. You can read more details on the TAPS Impact Report 2024.
If you would like to help the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors care for the families of America’s fallen heroes there are many ways to do so. Volunteer your time, make a donation, shop for merch and amplify their message on social media. Follow TAPS on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and subscribe to their YouTube channel.
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