Resources
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.—Department of Colorado
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
URL: https://www.taps.org
TAPS provides comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to griefresources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors in the United States and worldwide.
TAPS National MilitarySurvivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp has been held annually in Washington, D.C., over the Memorial Day weekend since 1994.
TAPS also conducts regional survivor seminars for adults and youth programs at locations across the country, as well as retreats and expeditions around the world.
TAPS Staff can connect you to counseling in your community and help navigate benefits and resources.
If you're grieving the loss of a fallen service member, or if you know someone who can use TAPS support, the TAPS 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline is always available toll-free with loving support and resources at 800-959-TAPS (8277).
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Address: 6990 Mekong St. BLDG Bldg. 6215, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913, United States
Phone: 719-526-2069
Email: Click on the link to email SOS: https://rebrand.ly/Email-SOS-Support-Coordinator
Fort Carson’s Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program demonstrates the Army’s, as well as Fort Carson’s, commitment to our Families of the Fallen. SOS is an enhanced, holistic, and multi-agency approach to deliveringservices to Survivors in the state of Colorado, Utah, North and South Dakota and Wyoming.
American Gold Star Mothers Inc.
URL: http://www.americangoldstarmothers.org
Membership Application: Click on the link below to download the membership application. http://www.americangoldstarmothers.org/uploads/1/3/8/3/13837342/membership_application_-_updated_3oct22.pdf
Mission: Finding strength in the fellowship of other Gold Star Mothers who strive to keep the memory of our sons and daughters alive by working to help veterans, those currently serving in the military, their families, and our communities.
Documentation Required for Membership:
Proof of relationship to establish eligibility rests with the applicant.
Stepmothers must provide legal documentation of your established parent/child relationship before your child’s 15th birthday.
Additional documentation may be requested. Altered documentation or providing false information will result in automatic denial or revocation of membership.
Mail one of the following documents along with the application for membership to ASGM, INC., 2128 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC. 20008
DD 1300: Report of Casualty
DD 2064: Certificate of Death. If the death occurred after release of active duty status, a rating decision letter of “service connected death” from the Department of Veterans Affairs or a service-related death as stated on the death certificate.
Mail your Membership Application to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., 2128 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC. 20008-1893.
NOTE: Not sure what a DD1300 or DD 2064 is or where to obtain it? Please click on this link to email Fort Carson's Survivor Outreach Services, who will help you.
OR: Email your application to NSO@americangoldstarmothers.org, along with a PDF or picture of the DD1300 or a DD2064.
Gold Star Dads of America
Mission Statement: Gold Star Dads was created to bring together the “gold star” fathers in a single community, enabling them to honor and remember their sons and daughters, and to support one another in their loss. First and foremost, they are a Gold Star Family Support Organization.
National Objective: Provide public awareness of America’s Gold Star Family Community and to celebrateand honor America’s combat veterans and their families.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Benefits Administration offers a variety of benefits and services to spouses, children, andparents of service members and veterans who are deceased. Information on benefits available to the families of those who have died in military service. See especially the grief counseling service. Includes links to the Casualty Assistance Office for each branch of service.
Cohen Clinics
URL: Cohen Clinics
Cohen Clinic helps post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families through the challenges of military life, transition to civilian life, and beyond. They will not share your confidential information with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other public, private, or government entities unless required by law. They comply with federal guidelines set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you prefer to schedule an appointment by phone, here's their Colorado Springs phone number: 719-416-5291. If you live outside of Colorado Springs or the state of Colorado, log on to their website to find a clinic near you.
Colorado Fallen Hero License Plate Application
URL: https://dmv.colorado.gov/license-plates-military
Who Qualifies? A current or past spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, or parent of service member who died in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Proof: Copy of Services member’s DD 214, Service Record, Report of Casualty (DD 1300), officially issued documents, or death certificate and proof that the applicant is the current or past spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, or parent of the service member.
Fees: One set of plates is exempt from fees. A second, or additional set requires a one-time fee of $50.00 for issuance or replacement of plates, in addition to other taxes and fees. Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Honor and Remember
URL: https://honorandremember.org
Campaign to get the Honor and Remember flag recognized by state legislatures and the U.S. Congress as a new national symbol recognizing all those who died in military service to America. The flag was designed by George Lutz, father of a Fallen Hero, who drove across the country in 2010 to promote the flag. Goal is to present every family of a Fallen Hero with a personalized flag.
Snowball Express
URL: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/snowball-express
Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express serves the children of fallen military heroes. This organization is committed to creating hope and new memories for children of fallen heroes to maintain wonderful traditions. All expenses are paid for children and a parent or guardian to this annual event in December in Dallas, TX.
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