American Red Cross of Northwest Florida
222 N Baylen Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 432-7601 | Fax: (850) 607-8221
222 N Baylen Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 432-7601 | Fax: (850) 607-8221
American Red Cross
Northwest Florida Chapter     
Service to the Armed Forces
Need to Reach
A Military
Member with an Emergency? Need to reach a military member and do not live in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa or Walton County Florida? If you are a family member who resides in another state, you can locate the chapter nearest you by visiting www.Redcross.org If you are an active duty military member or a family member residing with them, call: 1-877-272-7337 (toll-free)
This chapter
provides services to all installations located in our
jurisdiction and to all Veterans.
Click on the name of the base to contact our representative on the installation: NAS Pensacola Saufley Field Correy Station NAS Pensacola Whiting Field Eglin AFB Duke Field Hurlburt Field It's a fact of military life: military families are frequently separated and on the move. No matter how strong the family ties, moves and separations often put a strain on relationships. They may lead to problems managing a home or children, making ends meet on a limited income, or adjusting to new communities, often without the help of families or friends. The Red Cross can help you with immediate personal and family problems. When long-term counseling is required, appropriate referrals are made. All Red Cross social services are provided free of charge. E-mail karen.dugre@eglin.af.mil if you'd like to learn more about the following services we offer to service members and their families. Our Services for Military Families Emergency Communication Every Day, the Red Cross sends news that can’t wait between members of the Armed Forces and their families; from the birth of a baby to health, serious illness, or a death in a service member's family. The Red Cross is equipped to verify the situation and relay an emergency message, to proper military authorities. It is then up to the commanding officer to decide whether or not to grant emergency leave. When calling to start an emergency message it is helpful to have the following: Full Name, Rank, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Unit, Squadron or Base the member is located. To start an emergency communication please call: 1-877-273-9514 (24 hours a day/7 days a week) or e-mail Karen Dugre. Humanitarian Reassignment or Hardship Discharge When a hardship exists within your immediate family that cannot be resolved during an emergency leave, we can help. We can counsel the family or service member on how to request either a humanitarian reassignment closer to home or a hardship discharge. We'll help you to understand the procedures and documentation needed. However, final decisions on these applications are made by military authorities. Emergency Financial Assistance When an emergency arises that requires the presence of the service member; the Red Cross may provide access to an interest-free loan or a grant for travel expenses. These funds are made available by the military aid societies. They may be authorized for other emergencies as well and are disbursed on the basis of need. Referrals to specialized sources of help are also available to service members and their families. Information, Referral, Advocacy A variety of health and supportive services are available from the military and other resources. When members or their families do not know where to turn, the Red Cross is there to help identify and understand government benefits, cut through "red tape" and get you the help you need. Veterans Services The Red Cross provides volunteers to serve hospitalized veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. These services are provided in accordance with an agreement between the American Red Cross and the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS).
Military HomeFront –
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Military OneSource –
www.militaryonesource.com
Important Information Armed Forces Emergency Services caseworkers can be reached at 1-877-273-9514 (24 hours a day). |
