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Find the coordinator at the installation closest to you using the SOS staff finder. 

Survival Outreach Services Coordinator

 

The Help We Offer

SOS provides a wide range of services, tailored to your needs: 

A Personal Support Coordinator

  • Your dedicated point of contact
  • Someone who listens and understands
  • Help with referrals, follow-ups, and getting the answers you need

Help with Benefits and Paperwork 

  • Guidance through Survivor benefits
  • Help completing important forms
  • Assistance tracking down paperwork or verifying entitlements

Financial Counseling

  • One-on-one help with budgeting, planning, or navigating financial stress
  • Connections to trusted resources like Army Emergency Relief

Local Support and Events

  • Grief support groups and workshops
  • Social and wellness events for Survivors
  • Special gatherings that bring the community together

Moving and Relocation Help

  • Support during moves or relocations
  • Help understanding what benefits or services are available in your new area
     

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