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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Red Cross
Who is Eligible for this Program?
Disaster Relief Services are available to everyone in need in
time of disaster.
Other services are specifically intended for military members and their
families as discussed below.
Purpose of Program
The American Red Cross (ARC) provides assistance to the
military community by generating messages, and providing cantinas and basic
support during prolonged operations. The ARC provides a wide range of
services to the civilian community, including mental health support, and
various training and education programs.
Program Confidentiality
Information provided to the ARC is not confidential,
except for information related to mental health counseling.
Services and Resources Available
- Assistance to Veterans - Available via ARC Chapters.
- Counseling - a confidential service available through ARC’s chapters and offices on military installations. Red Cross chapters are listed in local telephone books and via the ARC’s on-line office locator.
- Emergency Communications - links service members with their families back home.
- Financial Assistance - provides assistance for emergent needs of service members.
- Safe and Well Messages - If you have been affected by a disaster, this ARC website provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being.
Requesting Services or Resources
Services normally are obtained by contacting the
nearest Chapter of
the American Red Cross. Further assistance in accessing Red Cross services
can be obtained by contacting the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
at your regional
Regional Work-Life Office.
Related Program Information
The EAPC is the ARC Liaison for the Coast Guard.
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the
Red Cross:
- American Red Cross - provides information about services and information on preparing for and responding to disasters.
- Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book - great way to help children deal with disasters. From the ARC website.
- FEMA - Dealing with Disasters
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Employee Assistance Program Manager, Mr. John Reibling,
CG-1112, at (202) 475-5161, Fax: (202) 475-5907 or email at
John.S.Reibling@uscg.mil.