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:

• 706-545-5194/5195
• Martin Army Hospital
• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• 877-272-7337 after hour emergency

Army Emergency Relief Program (AER) is a private, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER's mission is to provide grants, interest-free loans and educational scholarships to promote readiness and help relieve financial distress of Soldiers and their Families. Any Soldier (active or retired), their dependent family member, or widow(er) can visit the nearest AER office to request assistance. Many Army installations around the world have a conveniently located AER office. If no Army installation nearby, not a problem! Soldiers can visit any military installation to request AER assistance from another military aid society. If you are not within 50 miles of a military installation, the American Red Cross is authorized to provide financial assistance on behalf of AER.

For more information contact the installation Army Emergency Relief Officer at:

• 706-626-0290 or 706-545-4043
• 7117 Baltzell Ave., Building 7
• Fort Benning, Georgia
• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
• 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
• 877-272-7337 After-hours emergency (American Red Cross)

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 or 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.

• Please call Fort Benning, Georgia
• Emergency Relief: 706-626-0290 or 706-545-4043
• American Red Cross: 800-272-7337.

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.

Staff duty: 706-545-2218 or DSN 312-835-2218

Post information operator: 706-545-2011 (Fort Benning, Georgia)