Emergency Assistance

For those active duty or retired military families who find themselves in unexpected, emergency financial situations, the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society stands ready to assist them with an interest free loan or outright grant. The program also provides assistance to spouses and orphans of deceased service members. Hours of operation are by appointments only; call 229-639-9106, or active duty members should contact the American Red Cross. If you have a financial emergency while on leave or during PCS, you can get help at any nearby military installation or by calling the Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.

Financial Assistance

If you experience a financial emergency while in transit and you're not near a military installation, you can receive assistance from your nearest American Red Cross chapter. If you're near a military base you should contact their emergency relief office: Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society or the Coast Guard Mutual Aid Society. See Financial Preparedness for more information.

American Red Cross

American Red Cross links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a crisis. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, the Red Cross quickly sends emergency communications to deployed service members on behalf of their family. Military members can have peace of mind knowing that when they are on a mission, in training or stationed far from home — and leaving cell phones and emails behind — they are still connected to home.

The American Red Cross is available by calling 877-272-7337 (after hours, weekends, and holiday) or by submitting an online request here: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/financial-assistance.html. Should you encounter an emergency en route to Albany, GA, keep in mind that Red Cross offices are available and located throughout the United States.

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

See the separate listing for more information.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army of Albany, GA, administers many programs and services designed to restore broken lives, to build healthy relationships, and to develop and encourage people of all ages. We are more than just the bell-ringers that you see at Christmas outside the family stores that you see around town. We also offer programs such as:

• Character building programs for youth
• Music training
• Community-building and fellowship for adults
• Transitional housing
• Addictions rehabilitation

For information, or to get financial support, the office is at 300 West Second Avenue, Albany, GA 31701, dial 229-435-1428.

Victim Assistance

For immediate cases of emergency, dial 229-639-5911. For emergency assistance after hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, call the victim advocate emergency number at 229-347-2651

To reach the military police in cases of non-emergency, call 229-639-5181.

Delayed Arrival

If you're prevented from arriving within the time frame allotted on your orders or for difficulties other than financial, you should contact Headquarters Company or the OOD. For emergency assistance, your first contact should be your chain of command. If you're unable or unwilling to contact the chain of command, MCCS Marine & Family Programs may be able to assist you with crisis intervention or appropriate referral services. After regular duty hours, contact the officer of the day at 229-639-5206/7.