Does the VA ever provide bereavement (grief) counseling to families of active duty service members killed in action?
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers bereavement counseling to parents, spouses and children of Armed Forces personnel who died in the service of their country. Also eligible are family members of reservists and national Guardsmen who die while on duty. The VA’s bereavement counseling is provided at community-based Vet Centers located near their families. There is no cost for VA bereavement counseling. Services are obtained by contacting Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) at 202-273-9116 or via electronic email at: vet.center@hq.med.va.gov, both of which are specific to this specialized service. RCS staff will assist families in contacting the nearest Vet Center. For further information, please visit: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Bereavement_Counseling.asp.
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