Family Program Office
National Guard Survivor Outreach Services
Mission Statement:
The SOS program will expand and improve services to Survivors, improve responsiveness and streamline the assistance process for Families.
Purpose Statement:
SOS demonstrates the Army’s commitment to Families of the Fallen. SOS is a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to Survivors by providing services at the garrisons and communities closest to where Families live.
Coordinators Will
- Provide expertise on State and Federal survivor benefits
- Work closely with the CAO to provide guidance and assistance to the Family in regards to benefits, entitlements and local resources.
- Arrange for estate and financial advice when requested.
- Educate the military command, community social services and support agencies of the needs of our military Survivors.
- Form networks and support groups so Survivors will have peer support readily available.
- Connect Survivors with appropriate mental health support/counseling as requested.
- Supply Survivors with resource referrals for:
- Peer Support
- Bereavement counseling
- Emergency financial services
- Military legal assistance
- Tricare
- Educational benefits
- Obtaining reports
- Benefits Assistance
- (DIC, SS, DG, SBP, SGLI, FSGLI)
For Further Information
Contact the Maine Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator at 207-430-5959.
