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2700 Southwest Freeway
P.O. Box 397
Houston, TX 77001-0397
(713) 526-8300 |
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In 1905, Congress granted a charter to the American Red Cross requiring the organization "to furnish volunteer aid to the sick and the wounded of the Armed Forces in time of war .. " and " to act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and their Armed Forces .. ".
Since then the Red Cross has provided not only communication but also a variety of other services to help members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families around the world. Staffed with professional social workers the Red Cross provides:
Emergency Communication
The American Red Cross provides a vital communication lifeline between military service members and their families. It relays urgent information during times of emergency.
Whether it is a family crisis, a death in the family, a financial emergency, or a joyous birth, the American Red Cross can relay the information to service members stationed anywhere in the world. The Red Cross is uniquely equipped with the latest technology to provide an exclusive, around-the-clock 24 Hour communications and emergency support network. For the American soldier and his or her family, the Red Cross is the connection to home.
Nobody ever said being in the military was going to be easy for yourself or your family. Adjustments have to be made. Problems will arise. The good news is that the American Red Cross is here to help you and your family. By calling us, you will access a wide variety of services available to both military members and their dependents, for both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Call us at (713) 526-8300 and press the option for U.S. Armed Forces Emergency Assistance for emergency assistance 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
What You Should Have When You Call
Please have the following information in hand when you call, as it will greatly help us deliver the message to the service member in the fastest manner. (If you do not have this information, we may still be able to locate and deliver the message, but it will take more time).
Service Member's:
- Social Security Number
- Full Military Address (Unit Number, Battalion, etc.)
- Date of Birth
- Doctor/Hospital/Funeral Home's name, location, and phone number, with alternate numbers if possible. We will need to verify the situation with the Doctor/Caretaker directly.
Counseling, information & referral, and other social services
Red Cross Messages
The Red Cross is the communication link between prisoners of war and their relatives.
For the military reservists
Having a family member called up for service can bring on many hardships for the remaining family. Click here for links to websites where you can explore the services/benefits for which you are entitled to as the family of a active duty reservist.
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