Abstract:The problem was the growing rate of U.S. military service-related suicides (M-SRS). The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore the perceptions of family members experiencing M-SRS regarding the influence of postvention programs on their perceived and realized psychosocial stressors. Research questions focused on family members' perceptionsregarding the impact of postvention programs on physical health, mental health, and social support needs. Fifteen family members who lost their loved ones to M-SRS participated in interviews that lasted between 30 and 60 minutes and followed the semi-structured interview protocol. The six-step thematic analysis process was used, along with NVivo 14, to assist in managing and organizing the data, codes, and themes. Findings showed that postvention programs addressed physical, mental, and social needs through community engagement. The physical health question was answered by the theme of health improved after healing started. The mental health question was answered by the theme of improved one's ability to live with grief. The social support needs question was answered by the themes of rediscovered engagement with the community and found support in the community. The findings were limited by a small, potentially nonrepresentative sample size and reliance on self-reported data. Nonetheless, the implications suggest that postvention programs play a crucial role in supporting the mental health and well-being of families affected by M-SRS. Future researchers should explore specific therapeutic modalities, different types of grief counseling, and the effectiveness of community engagement activities. By fostering healing, enhancing the ability to cope with grief, and promoting community engagement, these programs provide essential support to help families navigate their loss and rebuild their lives.