1. VA Bereavement Counseling
Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Free grief counseling for families of service members who died in service or as a result of service-connected conditions. �� www.vetcenter.va.gov
2. Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) Advocates for Jewish veterans and provides a strong community of support. Local chapters may offer grief support or connections to resources. �� www.jwv.org
3. The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL) – Healing & Spiritual Support Offers Jewish wisdom, reflection, and spiritual guidance during times of loss. �� www.clal.org
4. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Provides compassionate care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. While not specific to Jewish veterans, they offer individualized support and Jewish spiritual liaisons. �� www.taps.org
5. The Jewish Board – Bereavement Support Groups Based in New York but offers virtual services. Provides culturally sensitive grief counseling rooted in Jewish values. �� www.jewishboard.org
6. Kaddish.com An online platform connecting Jewish mourners with minyan services and help saying Kaddish. Offers spiritual support for Jewish families grieving a loss. �� www.kaddish.com
7. NAMI Homefront & Jewish Family Services (JFS) JFS branches in many cities offer tailored grief and mental health services for veterans and their families, often with Jewish spiritual care. Examples:
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Dallas JFS – www.jfsdallas.org
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Houston JFS – www.jfshouston.org
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Or find your local JFS: www.networkjhsa.org
8. The We Honor Veterans Program (via NHPCO) Collaborates with hospices to offer specialized end-of-life care and bereavement support tailored to veterans. Ask if your hospice is a participating provider. �� www.wehonorveterans.org
9. GriefShare – Veterans Focused Groups Christian-based but inclusive support groups, sometimes hosted in Jewish-friendly or interfaith environments. Check local listings for veteran-specific grief support. �� www.griefshare.org