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Emergency Travel

reading text message from mom. Dad is in hospital

No appointment needed

There’s no appointment necessary to receive emergency travel assistance, simply walk into any one of our offices. Not near an NMCRS office? Contact our partner, the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337 and they’ll work as your liaison.

You’ll need the following: 

  • Military ID card
  • Emergency leave papers or verification information regarding reason for travel  

Find the NMCRS office nearest you to get help—fast.

Who’s eligible for emergency travel assistance?

  • Active duty or retired Sailors and Marines 
  • Eligible family members with a military ID card
  • Surviving spouse
  • Reservists on extended active duty of 30 days or more 

"NMCRS has been so helpful with everything. They helped me with emergency leave when there were deaths in my family and continued to help by helping me build an awesome budget. I feel so welcomed and comfortable when I came into the building. I can’t thank this organization enough…”

Find a location near you

To get started, find the NMCRS office nearest 
you—and then schedule your appointment. Help is on the way!


 

American Red Cross Jacket

For after-hours support, contact the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337. The Red Cross serves as NMCRS’s after-hours liaison, helping on our behalf using NMCRS funds.