Red Star Families

Red Star Families: Honoring Survivors of Military, Veteran, and First Responder Suicides

What Are Red Star Families?  

Red Star Families are the parents, spouses, children, siblings, and loved ones of military personnel, veterans, and first responders lost to suicide. Every year, over 8,000 families face this unimaginable loss, yet many feel forgotten, isolated, and without support. The Red Star Foundation is committed to changing that.

We honor their sacrifice, provide compassionate support, and build a strong community where they can heal together.

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The Challenges Red Star Families Face

Losing a loved one to suicide brings unique struggles, including:  

Stigma  – Many families feel isolated due to the lingering stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.  
Unanswered Questions  – Grief is often compounded by guilt, anger, and confusion.  
Lack of Support  – Many families struggle to find the right resources to cope and heal.

How the Red Star Foundation Supports Red Star Families   
We stand beside Red Star Families every step of the way, offering  programs, resources, and advocacy  to honor and uplift them. 

1. Honoring Their Loved Ones   
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ribbon  – A powerful symbol of remembrance and advocacy.  
Memorial Programs  – Events that celebrate and honor those who served and sacrificed.

2. Providing Grief and Bereavement Support   
Peer-to-Peer Networking  – Connecting families to others who truly understand their loss.  
Counseling Resources  – Access to grief counselors and support groups. 

3. Raising Awareness & Fighting Stigma   
Public Awareness Campaigns  – Educating communities about the impact of suicide among military, veterans, and first responders.  
Advocacy for Change  – Working toward better mental health care and suicide prevention programs.

4. Training and Education   
Survivor Advocacy Training  – Empowering families to become voices for change.  
Educational Workshops  – Providing insight into mental health challenges and how to support others.

A Community of Hope and Healing   
At the Red Star Foundation,  no family grieves alone . Through our nationwide peer network and community-building events, we provide a safe space for Red Star Families to connect, heal, and support one another.

Join the Movement: Support Red Star Families   
Red Star Families deserve recognition, support, and resources to rebuild their lives. You can help by:  

– Supporting our programs for grieving families.  
– Advocating for better mental health care and suicide prevention.  
– Honoring the memory of those we’ve lost.

Together, We Can Make a Difference. Join us today and stand with Red Star Families.