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Mission: Embrace and reassure Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family through a unified support program that enables them to remain an important part of the Army for as long as they desire.


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The Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) program is an Army-wide program which demonstrates the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen. SOS is a holistic and multi-agency approach to deliver services to survivors by providing services at garrisons and communities closest to where the families live.

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What does the SOS Program do?

  • Serves Army families of all components within the State of Oregon, National Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty 
  • Provides information on the benefits and entitlements available to military families
  • Coordinates support groups
  • Performs as an advocate on behalf of survivors
  • Provides budgeting/financial management resources
  • Serves all military families regardless of training status; M-day, Veteran, and Retired
  • Provides life skills education resources 
  • Ensures access to all entitled benefits for families
  • Provides mental health counseling resources
  • Functions as long-term support for survivors


Contacts:

Luke Summers
O: 971-355-3077
C: 503-309-4251
robert.l.summers68.ctr@army.mil