By Elizabeth Morse, Northern Nevada Chapter Red Cross volunteers know they’ll help people when they work on disasters. Few expect to actually save lives. But that’s exactly what happened to …
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Embracing Orlando American Red Cross worker Steve Palm was at the public memorial for the Orlando shooting victims distributing water, tissues and sunscreen, when he noticed a gentleman holding a flag. “This …
The Campaign to Change Direction
Sadly, nearly one in every five adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health condition according to SAMHSA. Traditionally, the Red Cross provides timely emotional support to people affected by disasters …
Living in the Unknown
I was devastated when I learned about the outbreak of the King Fire and the mind blowing increase in size. I grew up in Pollock Pines and Placerville, CA, so …
Coping with the Fort Hood Tragedy
This post was co-written written by Liz Fielden, Associate and Diane Manwill, LPC LMFT LCPC-S, Senior Associate, Mental Health for Services to the Armed Forces department at the National Headquarters …
Chilean Red Cross Provides Aid to Trapped Miners and their Families
Like many others today, we have been watching the rescue of the Chilean miners with bated breath, hopeful for a safe and smooth operation. Meanwhile, our Chilean Red Cross counterparts have been providing much-needed support for the miners and their families these last few months.