Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America's fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to all those grieving the death of a military loved one through peer-based emotional support, connections with grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and the 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline, all at no cost to surviving families. For more information please visit TAPS.org or call 202.588.TAPS(8277).

TAPS honors our military men and women who serve our country by caring for all those they loved and

Goal One: Survivors are rapidly connected with TAPS’ mission, programs, and services.

Goal Two: All survivors are engaged with programs to meet their unique needs for a healthy grief journey.

Goal Three: TAPS is the leading organization providing training, support, resources, and advocacy for the military community impacted by grief and trauma

TAPS has invested and leveraged pro bono support from two separate independent consultants to support the strategic planning and development of our organizational leadership development.

In 2020, a challenging year for the world, TAPS stood strong with the families of America's Fallen Heroes to ensure uninterrupted, around-the-clock emotional support, casework assistance, opportunities to connect with others in a virtual environment, and ongoing access to grief and trauma resources. The global pandemic has had a significant impact on all of us, especially those struggling to cope with grief and trauma following the death of our military loved ones. TAPS has transitioned and expanded our initiatives, resources, and support to virtual platforms to stay connected with our military families while following safety guidelines. In our 27 years, America has relied on TAPS as the subject matter experts in providing compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Our country has supported us as we have sustained family separations, wounds, and loss as a result of our loved one's service during times of war. The lessons we have learned over nearly three decades of work in grief and loss are also applicable to our first responders, healthcare workers, and all of our fellow citizens who have been affected by isolation, fear, and loss associated with COVID-19. To support all Americans impacted, TAPS has compiled a comprehensive set of resource to bring hope and healing to our wounded nation. In 2020, we connected with 7,583 new military survivors, adding to more than 100,000 surviving family members currently receiving support from TAPS. That was an average of 21 new survivors - every day. We shared our experience and expertise, conducting nearly 250 training sessions on grief, trauma, and suicide pre/postvention for military commands, corporations, and professionals across America each year. The 2020 Impact Report tells our story, and reflects the continued and growing need to provide care and resources to those grieving the death of a military loved one. Care and resources only TAPS can provide.