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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, chartered by Congress, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Your Red Cross provides education to help prevent and prepare for emergencies, as well as responding to emergencies.

Red Cross Disaster Relief focuses on meeting the emergency disaster-caused needs of individuals and families. The Red Cross responds to disasters ranging from single-home fire to national disasters.

Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces serves and supports members of the military, veterans, and their families through a worldwide network of Red Cross staff and volunteers. Services include providing:

Program Confidentiality
Information provided to the ARC is not confidential, except for information related to mental health counseling.

Services and Resources Available

Services and Resources for Military Personnel

Requesting Services or Resources
Services normally are obtained by contacting the nearest Chapter (enter zip code into locator on right) 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:

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.

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