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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.

  • Veterans Crisis Line

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

    Federal · Crisis & urgent help · Nationwide

    No VA enrollment required; responds to veteran-related crisis.

    Who it serves
    Current military; Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Phone/text/chat
    Contact
    988 then press 1; text 838255
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — 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
    Military and supporters
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Veterans Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)

    Source Imported — Flagged for Review

    Listing note: Official national crisis pathway verified. Ready for editorial review. Last reviewed 2026-10-17. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

  • America's Warrior Partnership Network

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Peer & community · Nationwide

    24/7 veteran-focused network support; housing, finance, benefit navigation.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Case coordination/referrals
    Contact
    866-297-8387
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Veterans, family/caregivers
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for America's Warrior Partnership Network (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 Mental Health Services

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Clinical & counseling · Nationwide

    PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, therapy, medications; some options without VA enrollment.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Clinical treatment/telehealth
    Contact
    877-222-8387 (VA health information)
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; 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
    VA benefit or program eligibility
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Mental Health Services (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 Survivor Pension and DIC

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    DIC and Survivor Pension eligibility varies; requires individualized claim review.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    VA benefit application
    Contact
    800-827-1000
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Strict eligibility; never imply automatic entitlement
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Survivor Pension and DIC (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 Coaching Into Care

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Coaches family/friends on conversations and connection to VA care.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Coaching and referrals
    Contact
    888-823-7458 — verify current availability
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Interested family/friends
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Coaching Into Care (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.

  • Army Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

    • Red Star Families
    • SOF included (general)

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    Long-term care coordination and financial counseling for families; benefit eligibility separate.

    Who it serves
    Surviving families
    How to access
    Long-term family/counselor and financial referrals
    Contact
    Through local SOS coordinator
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide via installations
    Eligibility and limits
    Army survivor program; inquire
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Army Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (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.

  • America's Warrior Partnership — Care Navigation

    • Veterans
    • SOF included (general)

    Nonprofit · Peer & community · Nationwide

    Coordinates nonclinical help including VA, community, legal/financial issues.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Care coordination
    Contact
    866-297-8387
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Veteran/family
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for America's Warrior Partnership — Care Navigation (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.

  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundation — Family Resources

    • First Responders
    • SOF specialized program

    Nonprofit · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    General resources; memorial/benefit programs often tied to line-of-duty status.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Benefits resources/grief referrals
    Contact
    301-447-1365
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    LODD rules; confirm eligibility after suicide
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation — Family 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.

  • Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB)

    • First Responders
    • SOF specialized program

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    Specialized statutory line-of-duty criteria; never list as automatic cash assistance.

    Who it serves
    First responders; Surviving families
    How to access
    Federal death/education benefits process
    Contact
    Official PSOB portal
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote; Florida — All 67 Florida counties — Statewide
    Eligibility and limits
    Formal benefits adjudication
    SOF eligibility
    SOF-FOCUSED — Check program SOF component (component verification required)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) (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 Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss

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

    Federal · Grief & surviving families · Nationwide

    VA support and links to TAPS, Alliance of Hope, Vet Centers, benefits.

    Who it serves
    Veterans; Surviving families
    How to access
    Multi-resource navigation hub
    Contact
    Online
    Service area
    Nationwide — Nationwide / remote
    Eligibility and limits
    Resource-dependent
    SOF eligibility
    SOF included (All SOF included)
    Cost
    Not confirmed
    Official website for VA Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss (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.