American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region

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 as is known: - 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 (217) 787-7602 For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Macon, Macoupin, Marion, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Richland, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Washington, and Williamson counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Health and Safety: Provides information and instruction in CPR.

Hours

Call For Hours

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call (800) 733-2767 for details

Languages

English

Service Area

Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Macon, Macoupin, Marion, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Richland, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Washington, and Williamson counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides aid to victims of minor and major disasters, including home fires. The Chapter meets 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

Individuals affected by a disaster

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (800)733-2767 For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Macon, Macoupin, Marion, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Richland, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Washington, and Williamson counties in Illinois

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

Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Macon, Macoupin, Marion, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Richland, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Washington, and Williamson counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

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

Hours

Call For 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

Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Macon, Macoupin, Marion, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Richland, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Washington, and Williamson counties in Illinois

Geography Served