Blood Services

To find the most convenient blood donation facility to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

A Simple Process

Donating blood takes a little more than an hour and includes registration, a brief medical history, and having your pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and hemoglobin checked. The actual donation only takes about 10minutes and is relatively painless. To see what it feels like, pinch your arm just above the elbow.

What It Takes

To be an eligible donor, you must be 17 years or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health.

More Information

For more information about donating blood in New England, visit the American Red Cross Blood Services New England Region web site. To learn more about American Red Cross Biomedical Services, visit our National site at http://www.redcross.org/donate/give

Where to Give Blood Locally

American Red Cross Donor Center
at the Chapter House
480 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Mondays OR Thursdays when there is a Monday Holiday.

Call in advance for an appointment - 1-800-Give-Life or walk in.

Also call the Chapter at (413) 442-1506 to find out about community blood drives near you.

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