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St. Thomas and St. John Red Cross Services and Programs 774-0375

Chartered in 1918, our local chapter, has provided services to the community during disasters and times of distress, through the energy of community volunteers and staff people. As a leader in HIV/AIDS education in our community, the St. Thomas and St. Jo hn Chapter offers a wide variety of instructional courses, along with providing other programs and services. We have included a partial listing of our programs and services that you can access through the St. Thomas and St. John Chapter of the American R ed Cross.


When Help Can't Wait During Disasters:


Disaster Services


  • St. Thomas and St. John Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers respond to many local emergencies each year. Led by a pool of volunteers the DAT provides emergency assistance including food, shelter, and medical supplies to St. Thomas and St. John families affected by disaster.
  • On the local scene, St. Thomas and St. John volunteers responded all across the territory. We where there helping people refocus their lives after such natural disasters as hurricanes Bertha, Marilyn, and Hugo.

When Help Can't Wait to Learn Life Saving Skills:


Health & Safety Training


Many people think of Red Cross when there's a fire or blood emergency. Our Health and Safety Department works at preventing emergencies before they happen. Last year many people received Health and Safety training. Here's a sampling:

  • Community First Aid and Safety
  • Standard First Aid
  • Community CPR
  • Water Safety Training
  • Lifeguard Training

Courses offered at sites throughout St. Thomas and St. John. Call 774-0375 today to receive a course schedule or you can visit our feedback page to e-mail us.


When Help Can't Wait to Reach Your Loved Ones:


Armed Forces Emergency Services:


The Red Cross provides basic humanitarian services to members of the armed forces, their families and veterans during both peacetime and conflict, on U.S. military installations both in the United States and around the world. Some of the sevices we offer are as follows:

  • Emergency Communications
  • Financial Assistance
  • Counceling and Other Services

When Help Can't Wait in the Fight Against HIV / AIDS:


HIV / AIDS Education


Today, AIDS is the leading cause of death among Americans aged 25 to 44. There is no cure.

But by learning the facts and acting on them, we can protect ourselves and others. You can help. Become a Red Cross HIV/AIDS instructor or host an HIV/AIDS educational session in your community.

The American Red Cross, a leader wtih proven effectiveness in educating people about HIV and AIDS for over 10 years, has a new weapon in the fight against the spread of HIV. It's an educational program titled Basic HIV/AIDS Program:Fundamentals, which uses a variety of learning activities to help people:

  • Respond in informed ways to the risk of HIV invection as well as to people who have HIV.
  • Apply the facts about HIV to their own personal behavior.

Instructors trained in the program are able to meet the needs of diverse community groups. The program offers ways for instructors to:

  • Assess group needs.
  • Plan prevention education sessions.
  • Share HIV/AIDS information in factually accurate, nonjudgmental, and culturally sensitive ways.
  • Facilitate interactive sessions using educational tools such as posters, videos, letters, and brochures.
  • Make referrals to other HIV/AIDS resources in the community.

To learn more about Basic HIV/AIDS Program: Fundamentals, contact us at 774-0375. The Red Cross also offers a variety of HIV/AIDS related programs, for example:

  • HIV/AIDS Instructor Course
  • African-American HIV/AIDS Program
  • Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program
  • Workplace HIV/AIDS Program

HIV/AIDS is a serious killer, please don't hesitate to contact us for any information.



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