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Army
Army Community Service - Army Emergency Relief
7117 Baltzell Ave
Building 7
Room 141
Fort Benning, GA 31905
706-626-0290
706-626-0214
706-626-0189
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
If you need emergency assistance, you can expect to get help from your installation, your branch of service resources. There are programs to support you in a variety of situations, including victim assistance, emergencies en route and service-specific relief societies. Below, you’ll find types of assistance, contact information, and detailed procedures and guidance to help you through any tough circumstances that you or your family may face.
The Red Cross provides a variety of casework. This includes, but is not limited to communication, verification of family emergencies, counseling on family and personal problems and financial assistance for certain emergencies. A staff member is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information contact Fort Benning Red Cross at:
Main Office 9230 Suite B
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: By appointments only
Army Emergency Relief is a private, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER's mission is to support the well-being of soldiers and Army families by helping alleviate financial stress and promoting economic stability by providing grants, interest-free loans and scholarships in coordination with U.S. Army to promote readiness. Any soldier (active or retired), their dependent or surviving family member can apply for emergency financial assistance through the AER online portal at or visit the nearest AER office to request assistance.
For more information contact the installation Army Emergency Relief Officer at 706-626-0290/0189 or 706-545-4043.
7117 Baltzell Ave., Building 7Fort Benning, Georgia8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
For emergency travel assistance after hours, apply through the online portal (above).
Salvation Army:
When hard times hit, the Salvation Army is here to help meet all of your basic needs. Whether you need a bag of groceries to get through the week, a hot meal or assistance paying an outstanding bill, every county in Georgia has a Salvation Army worship and community center, service center or service unit representative ready to help. For more information, contact the local Salvation Army. This location is located off the installation.
706-561-9026
5201 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA 31909
If you experience problems while traveling that require financial assistance, contact the nearest Army Emergency Relief, Air Force/Navy Relief Office or the local American Red Cross. Regardless of what branch of service you represent, any of those offices can assist you and then transfer your loan to the correct branch.
Contacts:
Soldiers and their families relocating to this installation in emergency situations should contact the staff duty officer. The soldier on duty will determine the nature of your emergency and refer you to the appropriate service agency.
Please contact Building 4 Staff Duty NCO (during duty hours) at 706-545-3608/4577/2218.
For questions (after duty hours), please contact Staff Duty at 706-545-2218 or DSN 312-835-2218.
For post information call 706-545-4043 (Fort Benning, Georgia).