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  • Red Star Foundation — Suicide Prevention and Red Star Families

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    501(c)(3) nonprofit · Navigation & family support · Nationwide

    Free first Banner and Service Pin for eligible Red Star Families; video storytelling, nonclinical peer connection, outreach, suicide-prevention education and referrals.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Red Star Banner and Service Pin; Red Star Voices; Red Star Pledge; Peer-to-Peer Network; education and family connection
    Contact
    727-977-6161 (general office — not a crisis hotline)
    Service area
    Nationwide — headquartered in Clearwater, FL; Nationwide — all 50 states; D.C. and territorial intake to confirm
    Eligibility and limits
    No emergency/crisis intervention or licensed clinical therapy provided by Red Star; contact to confirm program eligibility and availability. Code Red and RedTALK not yet live.
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Free
    Official website for Red Star Foundation — Suicide Prevention and Red Star Families (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Uniting for Suicide Postvention

    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    VA postvention information and education for survivors.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Digital education and resources
    Contact
    Online
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Open educational resource
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Uniting for Suicide Postvention (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Office of Survivors Assistance

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    Guidance on applicable survivor compensation, health, education and burial.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Benefits guide/assistance
    Contact
    Ask VA; 800-827-1000 for benefits
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Benefit-specific eligibility
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Office of Survivors Assistance (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Family and Caregiver Benefits

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Umbrella portal for CHAMPVA, caregiver and survivor resources.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Health/education/compensation referrals
    Contact
    Online VA portal
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Program-specific
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Family and Caregiver Benefits (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • NAMI Homefront

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Mental health education tailored to military families.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Family education/support
    Contact
    Online course
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Alabama — State selection needed; Alaska — State selection needed; Arizona — State selection needed; Arkansas — State selection needed; California — State selection needed; Colorado — State selection needed; Connecticut — State selection needed; Delaware — State selection needed; Georgia — State selection needed; Hawaii — State selection needed; Idaho — State selection needed; Illinois — State selection needed; Indiana — State selection needed; Iowa — State selection needed; Kansas — State selection needed; Kentucky — State selection needed; Louisiana — State selection needed; Maine — State selection needed; Maryland — State selection needed; Massachusetts — State selection needed; Michigan — State selection needed; Minnesota — State selection needed; Mississippi — State selection needed; Missouri — State selection needed; Montana — State selection needed; Nebraska — State selection needed; Nevada — State selection needed; New Hampshire — State selection needed; New Jersey — State selection needed; New Mexico — State selection needed; New York — State selection needed; North Carolina — State selection needed; North Dakota — State selection needed; Ohio — State selection needed; Oklahoma — State selection needed; Oregon — State selection needed; Pennsylvania — State selection needed; Rhode Island — State selection needed; South Carolina — State selection needed; South Dakota — State selection needed; Tennessee — State selection needed; Texas — State selection needed; Utah — State selection needed; Vermont — State selection needed; Virginia — State selection needed; Washington — State selection needed; West Virginia — State selection needed; Wisconsin — State selection needed; Wyoming — State selection needed; District of Columbia — State selection needed
    Eligibility and limits
    Course availability
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for NAMI Homefront (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • PsychArmor Institute

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Military cultural competence and suicide prevention education; not emergency care.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Online education and partner training
    Contact
    Online
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Remote / statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    General education
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for PsychArmor Institute (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Boulder Crest Foundation — Warrior PATHH

    • Current Military
    • Veterans
    • First Responders
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Post-traumatic growth pathway; not an emergency service.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Residential growth training
    Contact
    Online application
    Service area
    Nationwide — Several program locations
    Eligibility and limits
    Program screening/cohort
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Boulder Crest Foundation — Warrior PATHH (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • VA Family Member or Friend Resources

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Links NAMI Homefront, Military OneSource and family support.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Program links and education
    Contact
    Online
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Open
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Family Member or Friend Resources (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA)

    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF specialized program

    Nonprofit · First responder support · Nationwide

    Suicide prevention training and mental health directory; family programs and scholarships.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Training/provider directory/family supports
    Contact
    847-209-8208 (website)
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Remote / statewide; Alabama — Service-area route; Alaska — Service-area route; Arizona — Service-area route; Arkansas — Service-area route; California — Service-area route; Colorado — Service-area route; Connecticut — Service-area route; Delaware — Service-area route; Georgia — Service-area route; Hawaii — Service-area route; Idaho — Service-area route; Illinois — Service-area route; Indiana — Service-area route; Iowa — Service-area route; Kansas — Service-area route; Kentucky — Service-area route; Louisiana — Service-area route; Maine — Service-area route; Maryland — Service-area route; Massachusetts — Service-area route; Michigan — Service-area route; Minnesota — Service-area route; Mississippi — Service-area route; Missouri — Service-area route; Montana — Service-area route; Nebraska — Service-area route; Nevada — Service-area route; New Hampshire — Service-area route; New Jersey — Service-area route; New Mexico — Service-area route; New York — Service-area route; North Carolina — Service-area route; North Dakota — Service-area route; Ohio — Service-area route; Oklahoma — Service-area route; Oregon — Service-area route; Pennsylvania — Service-area route; Rhode Island — Service-area route; South Carolina — Service-area route; South Dakota — Service-area route; Tennessee — Service-area route; Texas — Service-area route; Utah — Service-area route; Vermont — Service-area route; Virginia — Service-area route; Washington — Service-area route; West Virginia — Service-area route; Wisconsin — Service-area route; Wyoming — Service-area route; District of Columbia — Service-area route; Puerto Rico — Service-area route; Guam — Service-area route; U.S. Virgin Islands — Service-area route; American Samoa — Service-area route; Northern Mariana Islands — Service-area route
    Eligibility and limits
    Fire/EMS/dispatch community
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • FBHA Family Survivor Scholarships

    • First Responders
    • Red Star Families
    • SOF specialized program

    Nonprofit · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    Scholarship application includes suicide impact on family.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Education assistance program
    Contact
    See online application
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Application/award criteria
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for FBHA Family Survivor Scholarships (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation

    • Red Star Families
    • SOF specialized program

    Nonprofit · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    Dedicated police/federal/corrections suicide-loss community; verify exact retiree rules.

    Who it serves
    Surviving families
    How to access
    Peer support and education
    Contact
    Website inquiry
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Remote / statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Law-enforcement suicide loss
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • IAFF Behavioral Health and Peer Support

    • First Responders
    • SOF specialized program

    Labor organization · First responder support · Nationwide

    Behavioral health toolkits, safety planning and peer support.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Peer-support training, safety planning, referrals
    Contact
    Via local IAFF
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Affiliation/event-specific
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for IAFF Behavioral Health and Peer Support (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Research sourced — eligibility and intake require review. Hold — pending provider approval. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

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This is a curated national starting directory compiled by Red Star Foundation on 2026-10-17. It does not list every state, county, city, tribal, hospital, faith-based or private resource. A listed website is not confirmation of staffing, intake, eligibility, licensure or cost. Red Star Foundation does not operate these services. Survivors are not automatically eligible for VA, PSOB, scholarship or line-of-duty benefits because a death was a suicide.

Learn more about veteran suicide prevention, support for Red Star Families, sharing a story through Red Star Voices, and the Peer-to-Peer Network.