With the American Red Cross, you’re never out of touch …
around the clock … around the world.
During times of mobilization
and deployment…
No one ever said that being in the military was going to be easy for you—or your family members. Military life, in fact, often creates unforeseen hardships. The good news is that American Red Cross Service to the
Armed Forces (SAF) can help military members and their families cope with separation and other special
needs related to service in the armed forces.
…We’ll be there.
As a member of the military, you and your family are entitled to valuable Red Cross emergency services. We’re always there to help you:
• Stay in touch with loved ones. Our Red Cross worldwide emergency communications network operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We can assist you or your family in sending emergency messages regarding the birth of a service member’s child, the death or serious illness of a family member or other family emergencies.
• Get verification of emergency leave information. The Red Cross can provide you and your commander with fast, reliable information to help make decisions regarding emergency leave.
• Secure emergency financial assistance. The Red Cross, in partnership with military aid societies,
provides access to financial assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, when an urgent
personal or family crisis arises—that is, when you might need financial assistance for emergency travel, burial of a loved one or food and shelter.
• Obtain counseling, information, referrals and other social needs. In addition to having Red Cross workers available to you for confidential problem solving, as a military member you also are entitled to a variety of health and supportive services from the military and other sources. The Red Cross can help you understand these referrals and government benefits.
• Receive veterans services to which you are entitled. The Red Cross represents veterans and their families
who seek compensation awards from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Red Cross volunteers also serve hospitalized veterans at VA medical centers.
• Obtain disaster assistance, health and safety and HIV/AIDS education and volunteer opportunities.
The Red Cross provides assistance in times of disaster and offers you and your family health and safety training and volunteer opportunities. Get to know us before you need us by contacting any of our offices in Red Cross chapters and on military installations all over the world.
If you would like additional information about these services, please contact the Chapter at 540-735-0500.
Military
OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active
duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their
families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit
Military OneSource today at www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647
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