ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY SERVICES The American Red Cross - Located on Hwy. 14 between Eden & Reidsville The good news is we can help! Nobody ever said being in the armed services was going to be easy - for yourself or your family. Adjustments have to be made. Problems solved. Separations dealt with. Stresses and tensions resolved. During times of mobilization and deployment..... No one ever said that being in the Reserve, National Guard, or any other community based military position was going to be easy for you-or your family. Military life, infact, often creates unforeseen hardships. The good news is the AMERICAN RED CROSS ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY SERVICES (AFES) helps community based 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 community-based military man or woman you and your family are entitled to the same valuable Red Cross emergency services as full time active duty military personnel. We're always there to help you: Stay in touch with loved ones. Our Red Cross emergency communications network operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can help you and your family send emergency Messages regarding the death or serious illness of a family member, the birth of a child, 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 leaves, deferments, compassionate resignments, and dependency discharges. Secure emergency financial assistance. The Red Cross collaborates with the military aid societies in providing financial assistance 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 urgent health and welfare needs such as 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 community-based military member you also are entitled to a variety of health and supportive services from military and other sources. The Red Cross can help you understand 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. With diaster assistance, health and safety and HIV/AIDS education, and volunteer opportunties.The Red Cross provides assistance in times of diaster as well as offers you and your family health and safety training and volunteer opportunities. You're an integral part of the military family. Consider us the American Red Cross a close relative who's just a phone call away. GET TO KNOW US BEFORE YOU NEED US.... ....WE'LL BE THERE! Information to expedite communication with military loved ones: Rockingham County Chapter American Red Cross 3692 NC HWY 14 Reidsville, NC 27320 336.349.3434 YOU'RE NEVER OUT OF TOUCH. AROUND THE CLOCK. AROUND THE WORLD.