Emergency Assistance

The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office promotes military readiness through sexual assault prevention efforts, victim advocacy, and education. A credentialed SAPR Victim Advocate (VA) is available to respond and assist victims/survivors of sexual assault. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and may be reached by calling DSN: 315-634-7272 or cell: 098-961-7272.

Website: https://www.kadena.af.mil/Agencies/SAPR/

A trained Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate is available for 24/7 coverage to help those in situations of domestic violence. During duty hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (non-holidays and non-family days), please call Family Advocacy, Building 90, at DSN: 315-634-0433. For after hours, or during holidays and family days, please call COMM: 070-1428-0987.

For emergency assistance please call the Military Police at 011-81-611-764-475/734-2476 or DSN 315-634-2475/2476.

Website: https://kadena.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Preventive-Care/Family-Advocacy

The Air Force Aid Society offers a number of targeted quality of life community programs to help ease some of the stresses affecting Airmen and their families.

Some of the more popular programs are:

• Give Parents a Break
• Child Care for PCS
• Bundles for Babies

Emergency financial assistance can be provided through the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) to meet unexpected events and needs such as funeral expenses, emergency travel not funded by Command, basic living expenses, vehicle repairs, and other necessary expenses. The majority of AFAS emergency assistance will be provided in the form of an interest free loan, and the member will be responsible for paying the loan back to AFAS over the course of 6 to 12 months (varies by case). To request assistance, register for an account in the AFAS Application Portal website. Note: AFAS Pet Transportation financial assistance is also available for families PCSing to/from OCONUS locations (please select Standard Assist when applying for Pet Assist).

AFAS Registration Steps:

New users must REGISTER first and then SIGN IN to create an application

Registration Eligibility Check:

• Choose from the drop down - "TYPE OF ASSISTANCE" requested
• Select "ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA" that pertains to your Application
• Complete Tabs one through six of the application process (Upload supporting documents at tab five)
• Select "SUBMIT" when tabs one through six are complete
• Monitor your phone and/or email as AFAS may be trying to reach you!
• Allow 24-36 business hours for processing (Sooner if emergency classified as "Urgent" - eviction, shut-off, etc.)
• If approved, an AFAS contract will be e-mailed
• Sign contract and return for release of approved funds

Contact the AFAS Emergency Assistance Department at 703-972-2604 or Toll-Free at 877-246-7650, option 1. AFAS emergency assistance can also be reached by email at ea@afas-hq.org.

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) – Child Care for PCS (CCPCS)

Eligible members with PCS, Retirement, Palace Chase, or Separation orders can apply for childcare funding through the AFAS portal.

• Financial Support: $200 per dependent child up to age 12 (maximum $1,000 per family).
• Eligible Providers:
  • Base Child Development/Youth Centers offering a GPAB event (minimum of 8 children in attendance).
  • Family Child Care (FCC) provider homes at assigned installations.
  • Day Care Centers or Day Care Providers on or off the installation.
• Learn More: Community Programs | Child Care Programs | AFAS

The Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service.  We also support Department of Defense and organizations members authorized services under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) while overseas.

The American Red Cross Hero Care Center is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist with time sensitive emergencies like an illness, death, financial need, or information & referrals.

To speak to a Red Cross Emergency Communications Specialist call: 877-272-7337, visit americanredcrossokinawa.org, or download our Hero Care App to learn more.

To volunteer, enroll in life saving classes, or learn more information about other programs and services contact Kadena office during duty hours at telephone: +81 0-98-961-1294/1979 or DSN 315-634-1979/1294 stop by Bldg. 6800. Email: Okinawa@redcross.org