North Mississippi Chapter, American Red Cross Mississippi Region

Description

Assists military personnel stay in touch with their families following the birth of a child, the death or serious illness of a family member or other family emergency.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Must be member of Armed Forces

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Geography Served

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Description

Provides opportunities for young people to learn the basic skills and emergency procedures that are required for the care of infants and small children.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Must be resident of service area

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Offers the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call

Geography Served

Contact

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides a hotline 24/7 for people who have sustained damage in a major disaster or large-scale emergency to obtain information about the services they need to stabilize their current situation and begin to recover.

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Required Documents

No documentation required

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

Contact

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Description

Instructs the public in the appropriate techniques for prolonging the lives of victims of heart failure until emergency medical care can be provided.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Must be resident of service area

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

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Description

Provides equipment and supplies that people may need during the aftermath of a major disaster in situations where help is not immediately available.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Must be resident of service area

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

Contact

Telephone Numbers

Description

Coordinates the provision of disaster relief and/or recovery services following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

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Description

Conduct multi-hazard planning for their communities that will enable them to mitigate, prepare for, respond to or recover from natural disasters, public health crises, terrorist incidents or other emergencies that occur within or have an impact on their area.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

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Description

Provides instruction for variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

Contact

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides instruction for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Must be able to swim

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

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Description

Provides lessons for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy swimming.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Registration required, please call

Geography Served

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Description

Provides emergency financial assistance such as rent, some home repairs, essential utilities, medical equipment and medication assistance to residents within the service area who meet income guidelines and are experiencing a temporary financial emergency.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Must be a resident of service area

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers