American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief and services to all active duty military service members, retirees, patients, and their families. Services provided by the Red Cross include:

• Volunteer programs
• World-wide emergency communication
• Professional caseworkers for counseling and social work services
• Emergency financial assistance

Red Cross volunteers help over 70 clinics throughout the hospital tending to administrative work. Nearly 200 volunteers devote over 4,000 hours of their personal time each month to help Bethesda. To find out how to become a Red Cross volunteer at NNMC, call (301) 295-1538 or stop by the Red Cross office in Bldg. 3 on the second floor.

Navy ⁄ Marine Corps Relief Society
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a non-profit charitable organization designed to provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Navy and Marine Corps. The 12 relief society volunteers help Navy and Marine families cope with financial pressures. Bethesda’s branch has given more than $375,000 to over 500 families for car repairs, emergency travel and food. NMCRS provides assistance and offers a variety of programs including: budget counseling; layettes for newborns; emergency car repair; financial assistance to active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps service members and their families. Office hours are:

• Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Emergency appointments allowed anytime during normal working hours. Call (301) 295-1207 to make an appointment. After working hours contact, the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337.