Emergency Assistance

For immediate emergency assistance, call 911 or Academy Security Forces at 719-333-2000. To reach a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, or SAPR, team member, call 719-333-5389 or the 24/7 SAPR Hotline at 719-333-SARC (7272). Victims' Counsel can be reached at 719-333-7277; through the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, or DAVA, hotline at 855-336-7833; or through Family Advocacy at 719-333-5270.

The Air & Space Forces Aid Society provides needs-based interest-free loans and grants to active-duty Air Force service members and their families as well as Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel serving on extended active duty. Assistance is given in the following situations: emergency travel, auto repairs and basic needs such as food and rent. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Visit their website for more information or to apply. For information or guidance, call the Air & Space Forces Aid Society at 703-972-2604. Generally speaking, they don't provide financial assistance for custody disputes, legal bills or court fees.

To learn more about available programs and assistance, contact your Military and Family Readiness Center at 719-333-3444 or DSN 312-333-3444. The American Red Cross renders assistance on behalf of the Air & Space Forces Aid Society for emergency travel. For emergency travel situations, be sure to coordinate with your unit first sergeant and with the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337. Please call the M&FRC with any questions.

The American Red Cross of Southern Colorado serves military members, veterans and their families throughout the Colorado Springs area. The chapter is located at 1040 S. 8th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905.

For emergency communications and other urgent assistance through the Red Cross Hero Care Network, service members and their families can call 877-272-7337, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Red Cross also offers health and safety training, including First Aid, CPR and AED courses, as well as opportunities to support the organization through Disaster Cycle Services and other volunteer programs.

Volunteer opportunities within Military Treatment Facilities and Dental Clinics are currently available through Fort Carson.

For questions about Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces programs and resources in Colorado and Wyoming, contact COWSAF@redcross.org

Before you leave, make sure you have all important papers with you and they are not packed with your household goods. Make sure you have important phone numbers, including those for your new squadron orderly room, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office/Traffic Management Office, Finance Office, your sponsor, etc. Your sponsor can be invaluable in case of an emergency while in transit. Spouses who are seeking employment or continuing education should have resume(s), transcripts, certifications and any other items that may be needed to continue with education or career goals.

The Salvation Army R.J. Montgomery Center is Colorado Springs’ only 24/7 emergency shelter. It is open daily to men, women and families in need of shelter and food. Case managers aid residents in developing a clear path to ending the cycle of homelessness. The center also features a full-service family center where families can learn, play and eat together. The Soup Run serves a nutritious dinner Monday – Friday in downtown Colorado Springs from their mobile kitchen. This is a volunteer powered program, and those who give their time find it a life-changing experience. Transitional housing is designed to help those who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness reestablish determination and self-sufficiency so they can lead successful, productive lives. There is housing for families as well as single men and women. Along with preparing meals for The Soup Run, the Colorado Kitchen also serves low-cost daily meals to seniors in their dining room. To make an appointment in Colorado Springs, call 719-636-3891.