TAPS
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
"To provide comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources."
About Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to provide compassionate care and comprehensive support to those grieving the death of a loved one who served in the United States Armed Forces. TAPS offers peer-based emotional support, grief counseling resources, crisis response, and long-term recovery programs at no cost to survivors.
Who the Organization Serves
TAPS serves surviving family members, loved ones, and caregivers of service members and veterans who have died while on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserves, or as a result of service-related causes, regardless of the manner of death.
What the Organization Does
- Provides peer-based emotional support and grief mentoring for survivors
- Offers 24/7 crisis response and trauma-informed care
- Hosts grief seminars, retreats, and survivor programs nationwide
- Supports children, teens, and young adults through age-appropriate programs
- Advocates for compassionate care and awareness of military survivor needs
Where the Organization Operates
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors operates through a national organization with programs and services delivered across the United States and internationally. Support is provided through a combination of local peer mentors, national events, virtual programs, and partnerships with military and veteran service organizations.
Eligibility for Services and Participation
TAPS is not a membership-based organization. Eligibility applies to participation in survivor support programs and services.
- Eligible participants include family members and loved ones of deceased service members or veterans.
- The service member or veteran may have served on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves.
- Death may have occurred during service or as a result of service-related causes, regardless of circumstance.
- Services are provided at no cost to survivors.
How Services Are Structured
Services are delivered through a combination of peer mentoring, professional resources, crisis response teams, national and regional events, and ongoing survivor programming. Participants may engage in in-person, virtual, and community-based support opportunities tailored to their needs.