The American Red Cross services to Barksdale residents include
emergency communications and related casework services concerning personal and
family issues; volunteer opportunities; health and safety courses; separate
volunteer and training opportunities for youth; and disaster preparedness and
response support. Quick communications with home about family emergencies is
available 24 hours a day, 7-days per week, including verification of death or
serious illness for immediate family, birth announcements for fathers deployed
overseas, and health and welfare reports resulting from a lack of communication
over a long period of time.
The Northwest Louisiana Chapter Base Office
is in the 2d Medical Group clinic, located at 243 Curtiss Road.
The Air
Force Aid Society is the official charity of the Air Force that is supported
through donations. It provides assistance during family emergencies such as an
illness, death and in some cases, car repairs. It also helps with basic living
expenses such as rent and utilities. In most cases, the assistance is in the
form of an interest free loan and applicants must complete an application to
determine eligibility.
The Air Force Aid Society office is located in the
Family Support Center.
See Contacts/Links for specific contact
information.