American Red Cross Southern Missouri Chapter

Description

Services to the Armed Forces: Provides world-wide emergency communication between United States military members and their families during verified emergency situations at home. Financial assistance may be provided when certain qualifications are met, special projects and outreach are also provided to veterans.

Hours

24 Hours

Required Documents

When calling please provide as much of the following information about the service member: - Full legal name - Rank/rating - Branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) - Social Security number - Date of birth - Military unit address - Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only)

Eligibility

- Active duty service member - Member of an activated National Guard or Reserve unit - Immediate family member of a service member in the above two categories - Military retiree or spouse/widow(er) of a retiree

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (314) 516-2700 or Emergency Communications Center at (877) 272-7337

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely care for children and infants, includes basic first aid and child care instruction.

Hours

Call for Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Youth ages 11-15 years

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Call 1 (800) 733-2767 to register - Visit website www.redcross.org/take-a-class/babysitting-child-care

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri; the Regional Headquarters area also covers Barton, Jasper, and Newton counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Coordinates for blood drives used for the National Blood bank to assist individuals who need blood or blood components.

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Must be age 16 years and older Must weigh 110 pounds and more Must meet health requirements regarding medications, vitals, etc.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Visit Website at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ To Schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Health and Safety: Provides information and instruction in CPR.

Availability

English

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call (800) 733-2767 for details

Languages

No Fees

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Provides aid to victims of minor and major disasters, including home fires. Casework assists with disaster-caused immediate needs for food, shelter, clothing and referral to additional services to meet further needs.

Hours

24 hours

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Proof of Residence - Proof of disaster

Eligibility

Victims of minor and major disasters

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call (800)733-2767 For Service

Languages

- English - Translators may be available

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Barton, Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Overnight shelter might be available by request to those in need during extremely cold weather.

Hours

Call for more information during office hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Come In for Service

Languages

Translators may be available

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri; the Regional Headquarters area also covers Barton, Jasper, and Newton counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Provides fire safety education to at-risk residents.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

- Low-income individuals - Disabled individuals - Elderly individuals

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply (800) 733-2767

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Geography Served

Description

Provides information and instruction in First Aid.

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Call 1 (800) 733-2767 for details - Visit website www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Provides information and instruction in water safety, including Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor training.

Hours

Call for Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Age 16 years and older

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Call 1 (800) 733-2767 for details - Visit website www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

Provides instruction in water safety, including Learn-to-Swim.

Hours

Call For Days/Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Parents, infants, and children

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Call 1 (800) 733-2767 to register - Visit website www.redcross.org/take-a-class/swimming

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served

Description

The American Red Cross provides and installs free smoke alarms to those who cannot afford them. Also provides replacement batteries. Hours:

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

No Required Documentation

Eligibility

Low income, seniors, or persons with disabilities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Must call for appointment for a home installation. May need to leave a message including address and contact info.

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri; the Regional Headquarters area also covers Barton, Jasper, and Newton counties in Missouri. Also, many of the first departments in the surrounding counties have the smoke alarms from the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri available. If the local fire department in your county does not have smoke alarms available, go to www.getasmokealarm.org or call 417-862-5496 for more information.

Geography Served

Description

Provides tracing and messaging, education about International Humanitarian Law and information and referrals to the community.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Victims of minor and major disasters

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for service at (800) 733-2767

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri.

Geography Served