COMMUNITY
RESOURCE &
REFERRAL GUIDE
2015
Pierce College District Student Services
This document is for information only and, though intended to be comprehensive, it is
not exhaustive. Pierce College does not promote any one service provider.
Revised 11/15
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Community Resource
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Phone
Internet Access
Number
EMERGENCY
Tacoma-Pierce Co. Health Dept.
United Way, Pierce County
Suicide Prevention
Child-Protective Services
Statewide Domestic Violence
HOTLINE
Pierce County 24-Hour Crisis Line
Recovery Response Center
Pierce County Domestic Violence
Helpline………………………….
24-Hour Help:………………
YWCA
Domestic Violence Crisis Line (24
Hours)
YWCA Women’s Support Shelter
24-Hour Availability
Rebuilding Hope: Sexual Assault Center
of Pierce County
24-Hour Line…………………….
SHARP (US Army Sexual Harassment/
Assault Response & Prevention
Family Renewal
Domestic Violence Shelter/Safe House
(DV situations only) 24-Hour Crisis
City of Lakewood
Domestic Violence Advocate
Ann Marie Dvorak or Sara Rogers
Tacoma Legal Department
Domestic Violence Unit
United Way, King County
24-Hour Crisis Line
United Way, Kitsap County
A.L.I.V.E. 24-DV-Hour Crisis Line
Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties
24-Hour Crisis Clinic…………………
North Mason County………………….
Mason County
Turning Pointe DV 24-Hour Crisis Line
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911
http://www.tpchd.org/index.php
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1-800-572-HELP
253-272-4263
1-800-273(TALK)8255
1-800-422-7517
1-800-562-6025
1-800-576-7764
1-877-780-5222 or
253-942-5655
253-798-4166
1-800-764-2420
TDD:
253-798-6050
253-383-2593
http://uwpc.org
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
www.wadvhotline.org
2150 Freeman Rd. E, Fife, WA 98424
http://www.ywcapiercecounty.org
101 East 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
253-272-4181
http://www.sexualassaultcenter.com/
253-474-7273 or
1-800-756-7273
www.PreventSexualAssault.army.mil
1-877-995-5247
http://www.domestichelp.com
253-475-9010
253-589-2489
253-591-5508
206-461-3222
1-800-244-5767
TDD:
206-461-3219
360-479-1980
360-586-2800
1-800-627-2211
360-432-1212 or
1-877-923-1212
http://crisis-clinic.org
http://www.turningpointe.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic Needs
Child Care
Children Services
Clothing
Domestic Violence Resources
Food
Housing
Household/Furniture
Internet
Maternity/Baby
Medical Insurance
Military and Veteran Resources
Rent Assistance
Shelters
Teens
Transportation
Utilities
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Educational Services
Financial Aid
Multicultural Support
Scholarships
Testing Assistance
Textbooks
Volunteer/Internship Programs
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Employment Services
Employment Resources
Nontraditional Training & Employment
Workforce Development
Work Source/Re-employment/Dislocated Worker
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Financial Management
Child Support
Credit Counseling/Taxes
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Health Counseling &
Personal Development
Chemical Dependency
Treatment Referrals
Counseling
Grief and Loss (Bereavement)
Disabilities
Medical/Dental Clinics
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Legal
Legal
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CHILD CARE:
1. Child Care Resources and Referral Line
(Includes Special Needs Referrals) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
www.cityoftacoma.org/childcare
2. Head Start/ECEAP Clover Park School DistrictECEAP
Head Start
www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us/dept/studentservices/early chilhood.aspx
3. Milgard Child Development Center, Pierce College
Fort Steilacoom Campus
Available to students, staff, and community members.
Student sliding-scale fees if enrolled in six credits or more;
dependent on family size and monthly income.
Hours: 6:30 am to 5:30 pm
www.children@pierce.ctc.edu
4. Garnero Child Care Development Center, Pierce College
Puyallup Campus
Available to students, staff, and community members.
Student sliding-scale fees if enrolled in six credits or more;
dependent on family size and monthly income.
Hours: 6:30 am to 5:30 pm
www.children@pierce.ctc.edu
5. Parent 1-2-3
www.parenthelp123.org
253.591.5471
800.446.1114
253.583.5155
253.583.5147
253.912.3680
253.864.3302
800.322.2588
6. Maternity and Parent Website www.parentmap.com
7. United Way
www.uwpc.org
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253.272.4263
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CHILDREN SERVICES:
1. Hope Sparks (formerly Child & Family Guidance Ctr.)
Counseling; court ordered parenting classes, eating disorders;
Parent therapy, relatives raising children; sliding fee scale, major
insurances, Molina, medical coupons or Community Health Plan.
Offices in Tacoma, Puyallup, and Gig Harbor
www.hopesparks.org
253.565.4484
2. Pierce County Community Services - Child Reach
Child Reach is a developmental screening project for children
birth to three years who might not otherwise receive early
developmental screening
253.798.3822
3. Birth to 3 Assessments and therapy in Federal Way
www.birthtothree.org/programs/
4. Catholic Community Services
Parenting classes - Thursdays 6 pm (no children or dinner)
www.ccsww.org
253.502.2728
5. Family Support Centers
Offer home visits, parenting classes, support groups.
Call for nearest location.
www.tpchd.org/help-wellness-1/pregnancy-parenting/support-parents/
253.798.4608
6. Puyallup, Sumner, & Orting Schools- Children’s Emergency Fund
Contact school counselor within each district. Emergency assistance available
such as medical, dental, optical, clothing, food, and rent assistance.
7. Pierce County Crisis Line
Optum Health Pierce RSN,
local number
Provides 24-hour phone support & info for families experiencing
difficulty, frustration, and confusion on any issue.
www.optumhealthpiercersn.com
800.576.7764
253.292.4200
8. Tone Transitional Center
Resource Center for children in temporary living situations who reside in
Tacoma School District. Contact: Colleen Tilbrook
253.571.1875
9. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundFamily recreation activities- www.bgcsps.org/home
253.502.4600
10. Parent Support Group – www.parentsupportgroup.org Nonprofit
Support for families with children who have special needs.
360.893.1256
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CLOTHING:
1.
Francis House
253.848.3618
Free clothing, all ages, offers furniture, maternity /family needs
for people living along Hwy 512 corridor (Puyallup, Fife,
Eatonville, Spanaway, Bonney Lake, Enumclaw). Must be
a client within a certain service area and register/provide proof of address.
www.saintfrancishouse.net
2. Suited for Success
Contact: Mary Butschky
Part of Phoenix Housing/ Catholic Community Services.
Offers a workshop on dressing for success, interviewing skills,
and color shaping. The class is 9-noon on Tuesdays and costs
$35 (dependent on need) with a referral. A referral can be made
from a Work Source or DSHS case manager. A person must attend
the class to then visit the boutique for the free clothing for interviews.
Hours: 10am-1pm for women; 2pm-4pm for men
253.471.5340
3. St. Francis Clothing Bank
253.848.3618
NOTE:
 Students can check with Financial Aid if it involves uniforms.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
1. DV Hotlines:
 Pierce County DV Hotline
253.798.4166
800.764.2420
800.562.6025
 Washington State DV Hotline
www.wscadv.org/help/
 National Gay/Lesbian Hotline
Youth Hotline
www.glnh.org/hotline/index.html
2. Pierce College Campus Safety
888.843.4564
800.246.7743
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PY
253.964.6751
253.840.8481
Notify of Restraining/Protection Orders, request walk-to-car service
3. Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Provides variety of services including: advocacy, safety planning,
and access to state agencies such as: DSHS, Law Enforcement,
and Immigration.
http://www.aplaceofhelp.com
253.798.4166
800.764.2420
DV Helpline:
253.798.4310
4. Family Renewal Shelter
www.familyrenewalshelter.coym
253.475.9010
888.550.3915
5. WA Vine Program
Victim rights and information
877.846.3492
6. Lakewood DV Advocates
Ann Marie Evans or Rebecca Hendricks
253.498.4116
7. City of Puyallup & Sumner DV Advocate- Nancy Shattuck
253.435.3654
www.cityofpuyallup.org/services/help-human-services/domestic-violence/
8. YWCA DV Crisis Line/Shelter
Provides next step/safety plan info, shelter, legal advocacy,
peer support, facilitates DV “Insights” support groups at various
locations: Lakewood, Tacoma, Puyallup and Kent.
www.ywcapiercecounty.org
Information Line
Legal Line
253.383.2593
9. Puyallup Tribe DV Unit
Carol-Ann Thornton, Legal Counselor & Victim Advocate
253.377.9628
253-680.5605
253.272.4181
253.365.6352
10. Get Money, Get Safe www.getmoneygetsafe.org/takingLeave.cfm
Employment and your rights – information for employees and employers.
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11. ADT
Provides free security systems for women with protection
orders under the AWARE program in the cities of: Olympia,
Seattle and Spokane.
www.adt.com/wps/portal/adt/about_adt/adt/in/our/communities/aware
866.746.7238
888.323.0473
12. Lutheran Community Services
Senior Services, in-home care
253.272.8433
13. Safeplace (Thurston County shelter, groups, crisis)
www.safeplaceolympia.org
360.754.6300
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FOOD:
1. Emergency Food Network
Information and Referral Service for Individuals/Families
www.efoodnet.org
253.584.1040
2. FISH- Food Bank
Contact: Sue Potter, Executive Director
Mission: To provide nutritious food to people in need with compassion,
Dignity, and respect.
Several locations throughout Pierce County.
www.fishfoodbanks.org
253.383.3164
3. St. Francis House
Executive Director: Sister Pat Michalek, OSF
Offers hope for the future by providing basic necessities not provided
by others. Office hours: M-F 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
322 7th Street SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
www.puyallupfrancishouse.org
253.770.6991
4. All Saints Community Services
Must live within zip codes: 98371-98375, delivers food (requests
in by 10 am), fills Rx, rent and utilities assistance.
Hours: M-TH 10 am - noon and 1 pm-3 pm
www.allsaintsparish.com
253.845.7521
(Church)
253.848.2000
(Office & food bank)
5. Love Inc.
Provides referrals to network of volunteers to help with food, rent,
utilities, car repair, home repair. Available M-W 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
www.loveincpiercecounty.org
253.531.2366
6. STOWW (Small Tribes of Western Washington)
Food bank for tribes in WA State
253.589.7101
7. Tacoma Seventh Day Adventists Community
Assists with food for medical needs such as cancer, diabetes,
AIDS, heart disease, etc. Open M-TH 10 am – 2 pm
253.272.8289
8. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Food Bank
10333 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
Serving Lakewood residents only, Tu-F 9 am - 4 pm
Commodities 1st Tuesday of month, 12:00 noon - 3 pm
253.584.2565
9. Puyallup Lutheran Church
Community meals every Sunday at 2:00 pm
720 W. Main, Puyallup, WA
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HOUSING:
1. Pierce County Housing Authority
www.pchawa.org
253.620.5400
2. Associated Ministries Housing Assistance
www.associatedministries.org
Access Point 4 Housing
253.383.3056
3. Shared Housing Services
Matches individuals and families who are in need of housing
with those who have housing but are unable to live on their own
(financial/health reasons) www.sharedhousingservices.org
253.272.1532
4. Phoenix Housing Network (Transitional & Shelter)
All services are for families with children only, although they do
not provide emergency services. A Catholic Community Service
program (intakes must be completed)
253.471.5340
5. Helping Hand House
For transitional (up to 2 years) and homeless (up to 3 months)
families only, must complete application and follow strict guidelines.
www.helpinghandhouse.org
253.848.6096
253.602.3401
6. MLK Housing Development Association
www.mlkhda.org
(under construction 6/15)
7. Pierce County Housing Programs
Provides housing/counseling services, landlord/tenant info,
and housing resources. Free confidential service to low-income
Pierce County residents; M-F, 8:00 - 4:30.
This is NOT Pierce County Housing Authority.
253.798.7038
253.798.4400
8. NW Housing Development
Low-income home ownership
253.441.2170
(888.U BUILD 1)
9. Tacoma Rescue Mission
Transitional housing. www.rescue-mission.org
253.383.4493
Tyler Street Family Campuses – for families
3202 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
253.383.4493
Adams Campus- for single or families
2909 Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
10. United Way of Pierce County www.uwpc.org/
253/272/4263
Strong Start for kids, Early Grade Excellence, Strengthening Families, Basic Needs
11. Affordable Rental – Pierce County housing locator. http://www.affordablerentalpc.org/
12. Rebuilding Together South Sound
Helping low-income families repair homes www.rebuildingtogetherss.org
Revised 11/15
253.238.0977
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HOUSEHOLD/FURNITURE:
1. St. Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdpusa.org/
253.474.0519
4009 South 56th, Tacoma, WA 98409
Church ministered clothing bank. Some prescription and
utility assistance. Open M-SA, 9-5 Sun, 10-4:30 pm.
Will refer to church in home zip code.
2. Lakewood Area Shelter Association
www.lasawa.org
Outreach Program: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to Noon
Referral to shelters for families with children. Bus tickets and new
written RX (no refills, no narcotics) assistance for Lakewood
residents only. Outreach program available for Lakewood and
Steilacoom residents: provides emergency relief for utility and
rental assistance (2nd Tuesday of month at 12:30 pm) based on
funds available.
253.581.8689
(Main Office M-F)
253.582.5320
(Outreach T & Th
10:00 am – noon)
3. Francis House
www.puyallupfrancishouse.org
Serves most Pierce County residents (Puyallup, Fife, Bonney Lake,
Spanaway, Parkland, Graham, Eatonville, Shalishan). Clothing, bedding,
kitchen utensils, and appliance items provided when available.
Offers ESL classes.
253.848.3618
4. Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
253.383.4100
Baby furniture, clothing/food bank, and gas for emergency appointments.
Open M, W, & F 10:00 am -1:30 pm.
5. NW Furniture Bank
http://www.nwfurniturebank.org
Click on “need furniture.” Referral basis only. See listing of agencies
to call for help.
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INTERNET:
1. Century Link – Low-cost internet for low-income households
http://www.centurylink.com/home/internetbasics/
$9.95/month Internet
$150.00 computers
Lifeline Assistant Program
http://qwest.centurylink.com/TAP/files/2012_Washington_V2_LQ.pdf
2. Comcast – Low-cost internet for households with a child on reduced lunch
http://www.internetessentials.com
$9.95/month Internet
$150 computers
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MATERNITY/BABY:
1. Phoenix Housing
Family Shelter ONLY. Assistance with transitional housing.
Offers suited for success- Business attire.
253.471.5340
2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Center
Basement of Catholic Community Center,
5705 Main Street, Lakewood, WA 98499
Provides maternity/baby clothes, diapers, food; open M-F, 10:00 am - noon
253.582.3384
3. Care Net Pregnancy Center
Care Net offers hope by providing accurate
and life-affirming resources related to pregnancy
sexual health, and abortion recovery.
http://carenetps.org/
253.383.2988
253.984.8481
253.770.8697
Tacoma
Lakewood
Puyallup
4. Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
Offers clothing, food, baby furniture, and food and formula as available.
Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
253.383.4100
5. MLK Housing
Affordable housing for moderate income households
M - TH 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
253.682.1300
6. La Leche League of Pierce County
US Helpline 1.877.452.5324
Assists with breastfeeding issues
http://www.lllofwa.org/la-leche-league-south-king-and-pierce-counties
Shannon 253.376.6627; Becca 253.365.1172; Betty 253.539.1209
7. WIC Referral Line
Info line for eligibility determination; nutritional education for new mothers
800.322.2588
8. Catholic Community Services Maternity Division
http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=families_familycenter
Pregnancy support for women, no age requirement; adoption counseling
253.502.2652
9. Safeplace for Newborns
Safe alternative to abandonment of babies. (Option 3 for WA State)
877.440.2229
10. Planned Parenthood
Tacoma Health Center
1515 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Planned Parenthood of Great Northwest
Revised 11/15
800.769.0045
800.769.0045
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11. Maternity Support Services
Lea Johnson
Mary Lynn
253.798.3595
253.798.3539
12. Nurse Family Partnership
Linda Gibbson
253.798.6403 |
13. Within Reach – Family health hotline
800.322.2588
http://www.withinreachwa.org/
Essential resources for family health. Will help pregnant women find medical
care and information on other free services. (formerly Health Mothers, Healthy
Babies Program).
Or visit http://www.parenthelp123.org/.
14. Family Planning & Pregnancy Options
http://www.tpchd.org/health-wellness-1/pregnancy-parenting/
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
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253.798.6500
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MEDICAL INSURANCE
1. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
Provides free health insurance education, assistance, advocacy
for Washington residents.
800.562.6900
2. Washington Healthplanfinder (Affordable Care Act coverage) - You
may be eligible for subsidized health insurance.To find out what coverage
options you are eligible for, visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org
or call
1-855-WAFINDER (855-923-4633) or 855-627-9604 (TTY).
Health Plan Navigators (help in filling out the Affordable Care Act
applications). Seamar Health Clinics, Community Health Care, and
Planned Parenthood.
3. Washington’s Online Benefits Portal: www.washingtonconnection.org
4. Washington Prescription Drug Program – Discount Card
http://www.hca.wa.gov/pdp/Pages/index.aspx
5. Summit America Insurance Services
Available to students of WA State Community College
www.summitamerica-ins.com
800.955.1991
6. Community Health Care Clinics in Lakewood
Various clinic throughout Pierce County; accept patients with or without
health insurance. www.commhealth.org
253.589.7030
7. Within Reach
800.322.2588
Essential resources for Family Health. Will help pregnant women find
medical care and get information on other free services. Formerly Healthy
Mothers, Healthy Babies Program.
8. Partnership for Prescription Assistance
www.pparx.org
877.923.6779
888-477-2669
9. Prescription Assistance (PPA)
888.447.2669
Cannot be on Medicaid, have prescription insurance or earn more than
$16,000 year (single person) or $24,000 year (couple) www.rxhelpforwa.org,
www.benifitscheckup.org
10. Help with Cost of Medicine: www.needymeds.org/index.htm
11. WA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
http://www.hr.wa.gov/EAP/
1.877.313.4455
ALSO SEE: Medical Clinic section under Health Counseling*
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MILITARY/VETERAN RESOURCES:
www.lewis.mcchord.army.net
1. Military One Source
800.342.9647
User: military Password: onesource www.militaryonesource.com
(Resources for ALL branches armed services) (includes access to confidential counseling)
2. Military Life Consultant – Denise Whitten @ Camp Murray
253.512.8367
3. McChord Air Force Base
Active Duty Air Force – Family Readiness or Family Support Center
assists with financial support, deployment classes, life skills classes,
marriage dissolution seminars.
253.982.2695
253.982.5330
Family Advocacy Clinic
253.982.3684
Vicki Longhoffer (nurse who will make home visits) Dr. Steen
(clinic physician who handles DV cases). DV issues: commander is notified
and sometimes a family advocacy worker is assigned for follow up.
Marriage counseling available, other counseling issues referred to Tricare.
McChord Legal Office
253.982.5512
4. Fort Lewis
Army Community Services (ACS) family
253.967.7166
Financial Information (financial readiness)
253.967.1453
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
253.967.9812
Employment Assistance
253.967.3538
Relocation Assistance
253.967.3628
Family Resource Center
253.967.9496
Deployment Issues
253.967.7166
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
253.967.9705
Family Advocacy Program
253.966.7233
Domestic Violence & Sexual Spouse Abuse Assault (24hr)
253.966.SAFE
New Parent Support Program
253.982.7036
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
253.967.2382
Volunteer Coordinator
253.967.2324
Child and Youth Services
253.967.2494
Confidential counseling services for individuals, couples, and families;
ALL military and retirees, no command involvement
Tri-Care Appointment Center
800.404.4506
Legal Assistance Office
253.477.1875
ID Cards & DEERS
253.967.5065
5. Washington National Guard
Assistance for National Guard families Contact the Family Asst. Coordinator- Stephanie
www.jointservicesupport.org/fp/family.aspx
6. VA Home Front
877.424.3838
For homeless vets or those at risk of homelessness www.va.gov/homeless
7. Rally Point 6 – Wrap around (1 stop shopping) services for veterans (any
war) and their families. 9881 Bridgeport Way, Lakewood. www.rp6.org
Revised 11/15
253.777.0556
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8. Veteran Support Centers
Tacoma Veterans Center
South King County Veteran Center (Federal Way)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Answers, screens, and directs towards resources
Revised 11/15
253.565.7038
253.838.3090
253-593-2920
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RENT ASSISTANCE:
1. United Way Pierce County
253.272.4263 or 211
Provides referrals to various community resources for housing
availability, child & youth development, and access to healthcare.
www.uwpc.org
2. Pierce County Housing Authority
Rental assistance information
Waiting list for Section 8 eligibility, must complete application
253.620.5400
253.620.5423
3. Pierce County Community Connections
Provides help with rent and utilities
www.co.pierce.wa.us (go to county directory and then scroll to
community services)
253.798.7240
253 798.4500
4. Lakewood Area Shelter Association (LASA)
Provides emergency help one per year (utilities, electric, water,
Px, bus tickets) Hours M-F 10-noon
or
253.581.8689
5. All Saints Community Services
253.848.2000
Assistance to residents within zip codes 98374-98375
Will pay rent with proof of eviction notice (also provides: food deliveries
to eligible, prescriptions filled, electric bills, and bus tickets)
Hours: M-TH 10:00 am -12:00 noon and 1:00 -3:00 pm. Closed Fridays.
6. United Way of Pierce County www.uwpc.org/HousingIndFam.pdf
Low-income rental apartment information
7. Affordable Rental
Pierce County housing locator: http://www.affordablerentalpc.org/
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SHELTERS:
1. Metropolitan Development Council Programs
721 South Fawcett, Tacoma, WA 98402
http://mdc-hope.org/housing/housing-for-the-homeless
253.579.6728
2. MLK Housing Development Association
253.627.1099
Community-based organization that provides affordable housing, emergency
shelter, supportive services and promotes self-sufficiency, home ownership,
neighborhood revitalization, and economic development. Overnight shelters
including family and men or women only.
3. Helping Hand House
253.848.6096 or 211
Family shelter (at least one child) can stay up to 90 days, also have
transitional housing program for families, can stay up to 2 years.
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
4. Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition for the Homeless
253.383.3056
www.associatedministries.org click on programs, click on housing
and shelter services, click on shelter vacancy rates. M – F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
5. Lakewood Area Shelter Association (LASA)
www.LASAWA.org
253.581.8689
6. Tacoma Avenue Shelter
1142 Court E Street (phone answered between 6 pm & 7 am only)
Need to be there for the first time at 4 pm. Once screened and allowed
to stay, you can negotiate to schedule hours around work
or school schedule. Run by Catholic Community Services.
253.572.0131
7. Freezing Nights Program – new pickup location at
New Hope Resource Center
414 Spring Street (one block from East Main)
Puyallup, WA 98372
Pickup time is the same (6:00 pm) for all dates (incl. Nov. through March)
Year-round services in resource center for bathrooms, meals, and a place to sit.
8. Catholic Community Services
http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homeless_index
9. 4People.org
http://4people.org/
Resources are listed by county. Select a county from the map or from drop-down menus.
Lists current shelter vacancies and phone numbers.
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10. One Another Foundation
103 West Meeker, Puyallup, WA 98371
http://www.theoneanotherfoundation.org/links-to-non-profits
11. Nativity House
702 South 14th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Serves low-income and homeless men and women. Offers concrete
pathways to permanent housing.
Revised 11/15
253-502-2780
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TEENS:
1. Gateways for Youth and Families
253.383.4361
th
3501 104 Street East, Tacoma, WA 98446
https://resources.parenthelp123.org/resources/gateways-for-youth-and-families
TRAYN Program: ages 18-23
Foster care, parenting classes, supervised family visits
2. Pierce County Alliance
253.572.4750
Multiple programs to help youth in foster care including: placement,
College Mentoring Program, Independent Living Skills (ages 15-18),
Independent Youth Housing Program; Responsible Living Skills,
Transitional Living Program (assist youth when leave foster care to age 21).
3. YMCA
Lakewood
Tacoma
Puyallup
www.tacomaymca.org
253.584.9622
253.597.6444
253.841.9622
4. Team Child
253.274.9929
Programs of attorneys who provide civil legal services to children
ages 12-18 who are at risk for engaging in criminal activity, have serious
educational problems, or need for legal advocacy. www.teamchild.org
5. Boys/Girls Club of Pierce County
253.502.4600
6. National Runaway Switchboard
800.786.2929
7. Care Net Pregnancy (see Maternity for more information)
253.383.2988
8. Camp Fire USA’s Teen Outreach Program
Ages 12-21. email: mgrant@campfireusaorca.org
253.597.6234 x15
9. REACH (Resources for Education and Career Help)
The REACH Center provides career, education, housing and
personal development services for all young adults, ages 16-24, in
the Tacoma/Pierce County area. http://reach.center/
253.573.6590
10. Oasis Youth Center
Drop-in, support and resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth ages 14-24. Emergency Cell
www.oasisyouthcenter.org
253.671.2838
11. Prism in Puyallup
Confidential location in PY, WA
253-697-2965
X 48047
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253.988.2108
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TRANSPORTATION:
1. St. Vincent de Paul
Will refer student to nearest church in their home area.
253.474.0519
2. Pierce Transit
www.piercetransit.org
Ride Information
Call 2-1-2 Transportation Hotline, Road to Independence,
Veterans Services, Rideshare Online
253.581.8000
800.562.8109
3. Pierce County Community Connections
Beyond Borders – www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?NID=1269
Free transportation for those in communities outside
the transit corridor for seniors, low income, and people w/disabilities
253.798.4500
4. Love, INC
http://www.loveincpiercecounty.org/who-we-are/
M-Th 9am-3pm closed Friday; Sat 9am-1pm
Resource & Referral Services
Love Inc. provides services for auto/home maintenance and repair
253.256.4087
5. Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) Navigator
Alexis Burris at Fort Steilacoom on Tuesdays
at Puyallup on Mondays
6. Student Support Project
Puyallup
Fort Steilacoom
As the funding allows, provides emergency bus tickets and/or
gas card (small amount) once per quarter and twice per year,
for enrolled student.
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253.912.2398 x5657
253.840.8403
253.964.6418
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UTILITIES:
1. Pierce County Community Action
Call for appointment and guidelines for low- or no-income
families (including a family of one) not living in Tacoma,
Weatherization and energy assistance (for renters and for
homeowners). Responds quickly to shut off notices.
253.798.3800
800.562.0336
866.223.1359
855.798.4228
(for appt. & app. status)
2. Metropolitan Development Council (MDC)
253.572.5557
Call for appt. and guidelines, for low-or no-income families within city
limits of Tacoma. Responds quickly to shut off notices if elderly or children
are involved. Disconnection notices only. Services available beginning
in November each year until funds run out.
3. St. Vincent de Paul
Refers inquires to local churches that may provide help.
253.474.0519
4. Salvation Army
Puget Sound Energy only
253.572.8452
5. All Saints Community Services
Puyallup residents living within 98371-98375 zip codes only
253.848.2000
6. Lakewood Area Shelter Association
http://www.lasawa.org/
Call for assistance with utility bills. Provides emergency help once a
year, to Lakewood residents.
253.581.8689
253.582.5320
7. Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP)
WTAP is designed to make sure low-income families in WA
have affordable telephone service for access to vital resources
and emergency services. http://www.utc.wa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
888.333.9882
8. Associated Ministries
www.associatedministries.org
Access Point 4 Housing
253.383.3056
253-682-3401
9. Pierce County Assistance Program
www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/pierce_county_assistance_progr.html
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FINANCIAL AID:
1. Federal Student Aid Center
www.fafsa.ed.gov/contact.htm
Provides info on applying for financial aid and helpful tips
(remind students that online applications get faster results)
2. Pierce College Financial Aid
Director
Fort Steilacoom
Puyallup
800.433.3243
253.964.6619
253.964.6620
253.864.3219
3. Student Loan Information www.studentloans.gov
4. Federal Trade Commission Consumers Response Center
File a complaint or free information for consumers
www.ftc.gov
877.382.4357
5. Student Aid www.StudentAid.gov and www.Studentaid.gov/resources
Financial aid took kit information to make it easier to access important
federal financial aid information.
6. Opportunity Grant
www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/scholarships/oppgrant
Opportunity Grant Scholarships help low-income students enrolled in
approved career training programs pay for tuition and books. Awards
are a based on financial need.
FS
253.964.6577
PY
253.840-8329
7. Transcript for My Return Records – www.IRS.gov
Under “Tools” select “Get Transcript for My Tax Records,” select
“Get Transcript Online.” Log in or register and select “Higher
Education/Student Aid.”
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MULTICULTURAL SUPPORT
1. Pierce College International Education Program
253.964.6739
2. Pierce College Multicultural Student Services
253.964.6598
3. Centro-Latino
Employment assistance, ESL, family
253.572.7717
4. Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
www.capaa.wa.gov
360.725.5667
5. Rainbow Center
2215 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Crime Victim Hotline
Resources for GLBTQA of Pierce County (Gay/Lesbian/community
resource center) PC Safe Zone project www.rainbowcntr.org
253.383.2318
6. Oasis Youth Center
2215 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Emergency cell
Drop-in, support and resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth ages 14-24.
www.oasisyouthcenter.org
253.671.2838
7. Korean Women’s Association
Offers naturalization services, elder care, community fellowship,
DV services
Indo Chinese Cultural Service Center
253.535.4202
7. Tacoma Urban League
Employment opportunity programs for troubled teens
www.tacomaurbanleague.org
253.383.2006
8. Puyallup Tribe of Indians
253.573.7800
9. Tacoma Community House
www.tacomacommunityhouse.org
253.383.3951
800.346.7555
253.988.2108
253.473.5666
*** Resources listed above, though specialized, assist ALL people***
Note: Multilanguage Counseling Resources are on Counseling webpage:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/dust/counseling
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
1. Pierce College Foundation Scholarships
Awards are available each quarter depending on Foundation funds. See Pierce College
website: www.pierce.ctc.edu
2. Talbot’s Women’s Scholarship Fund
www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php
3. Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund
www.sonoma.edu/scholarship
For students preparing for healthcare-related careers, including dental hygiene.
160 grants available.
4. Access to grants and scholarships nationwide
www.fastweb.com
5. Free Government Money
www.freegovmoney.net
6. Scholarship Scams – Federal Trade Commission
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0082-scholarship-and-financial-aid-scams
7. Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship
For additional info contact: Family Resource Center:
253.967.9496
Available to family members of active duty or retired personnel assigned
to Fort Lewis.
8. Council of College and Military Educators Scholarship
Available only for active duty personnel
www.ccmeonline.org
9. Kyile Lee Schiener Scholarship ($3,000.00 - for qualified students
with documented disability and signed up with ADS). Get application
and information through ADS office at either campus.
10. Washington Women in Need Scholarship & Grants
888.440.9946
www.wwin.org
425.451.8838
No emergency assistance available; must apply prior to start of quarter
and have exhausted all other financial aid resources
11. Washington Women in Need General Scholarship Site
www.wawomeninneed.org
 Students should also check with their advisors and the financial aid office.
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TESTING ASSISTANCE:
1. Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Provides assistance with registration, FASFA completion,
application, and COMPASS. Funding is limited;
must submit an application and meet poverty guidelines and live
within Pierce County zip code.
253.572.5960
2. Metropolitan Development Council (MDC)
EOC Education Adviser, Ryan Kernan - MDC
rkernan@mdc-hope.org and rkernan@pierce.ctc.edu
253.964.6682
3. Resources for Education and Career Help (REACH)
The REACH Center provides career, education, housing, and
personal development services for all young adults ages 16-24 in
the Tacoma/Pierce County area.
http://reach.center/
253.573.6590
4. WAMAP
https://www.wamap.org/
Reviewing for the COMPASS placement test. Practice problems and
video examples.
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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Application must be completed and must meet poverty guidelines.
www.mdc-hope.org
253.572.5960
2. Pierce College Academic Support Center- FS
Hartman Scholarship Fund and Math book Loan Program
Math Books (only) are available for loan for FS students onlyContact: Sabrina Stevenson
253.964.6737
3. Pierce College Running Start Program
Fort Steilacoom
Puyallup
This program has some textbooks available to loan on a quarterly
basis. Running Start students have first priority.
4. Washington Women in Need
www.wawomeninneed.org
No emergency assistance available; must apply prior to start of
quarter and have exhausted all other financial aid resources.
253.964.6799
253.840.8431
888.440.9946
425.451.8838
5. Work Source
253.680.7240
This service is for low-income students and women with special needs.
You must provide proof of unemployment and/or be low-income eligible.
No emergency assistance available- must apply prior to the quarter.
6. Pierce College Student Life
Student Life maintains a binder in the bookstore of used textbooks for sale. Student Life also
offers book loans for qualified students.
Textbook Websites:
Notes:
www.cheapesttextbooks.com
www.half.com
www.bookbyte.com
www.cheap-textbooks.com
www.collegebooksdirect.com
www.halfvalue.com
www.amazon.com
Textbook Rentals-
Revised 11/15
* Always ask your instructor
if he/she has a copy of the textbook in the library
for students to use.
* The Academic Support Center in C526 has math
textbooks available for student use. Textbooks other
than math, available on a limited basis.
www.BookRenter.com , www.chegg.com
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VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP:
1. Project Interdependence Program (PIP)
PIP is a volunteer program of Associated Ministries in Pierce County assisting
families throughout Pierce County.
www.associatedministries.org
253.383.3056
2. United Way
Maintains list of volunteer opportunities through Pierce County.
www.uwpc.org
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3. Catholic Community Services (Phoenix Housing Network)
http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer Click on “Volunteer” or enter “internship”
in search box.
253.471.5340
4. Peace Community Center
Uses volunteers for tutoring.
www.peacetacoma.org
253.383.0702
5. Interfase Job Database
Interfase is a free service that allows access to regional career and internship
opportunities: apply for jobs online, manage multiple resumes, and learn of job fairs.
To register go to www.myinterfase.com/pierce_ctc/student
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES:
1. Pierce College Job & Career Connections
FS Welcome Center
PY Student Success Center
253.964.6651
253.864.3385
2. Interfase Job Database - Interfase is a free service that allows access to multiple
regional career and internship opportunities: apply for jobs online, manage resumes,
and learn of job fairs. To register go to www.myinterfase.com/pierce_ctc/student
3. Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Must live within Pierce County zip code and meet income guidelines,
offers personalized educational goal-setting. www.mdc-hope.org
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Pierce College Puyallup
253.572.5960
4. Courage 360
A nonprofit organization dedicated to offering women the courage to
start a new life. http://www.courage360.org/
253.474.9933
5. Tacoma Goodwill
www.tacomagoodwill.org
253.272.5166
6. Tacoma Urban League
Sponsors employment/training programs, maintains lists of current city, state
and county jobs.
253.383-2006
7. Tacoma Community House
Pre-employment, job search and placement and follow-up. Multilanguage.
253.383.3951
8. YWCA Resource Center
Serves men/women, provides personal employment counseling, help writing
resumes, interviewing skills, job bank
253.272.4181
9. Center for Independence
Students with Disabilities- advocacy in employment, housing, education, and
transportation. No employment, but will refer to another facility.
253.582.1253
10. REACH (Resources for Education and Career Help)
The REACH Center provides Career, education, and personal development
services for all young adults, ages 16-24, in the Tacoma/Pierce area.
www.reachtacoma.org
253.573.6590
11. Veterans in Construction Electrical (VICE) Program
Accelerated training program for veterans of OEF or OIF
www.anewaop.org or www.viceforvets.org
206.381.1384
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253.964.6682
253.864.3385
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12. JJS Program
Tammy Clark
Transition Office
253.512.8727
253.512.8540
13. PCSI
253.254.7410
Employment on JBLM for those with documented disability; reasonable
accommodations provided. Part and full-time positions, military class benefits.
14. Veteran Resource Center
426 Cascade Building, FS
Vickie Bell, Veteran Advisor
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253.964.6445
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NONTRADITIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT:
1. Pierce County Labor & Industries
Apprenticeship Consultant: Patrick Martin
www.1ni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship
253.596.3930
2. MESA at PLU
Mentoring math, engineering, science achievement
253.535.7190
3. Women in Trade Fair
Annual trade fair each spring at Seattle Center, Fisher Plaza
www.wawomenintrade.com
206.903.9508
4. ENSO – help people with disabilities find jobs www.enso.ws
206.829.2001
5. TACID
Serving those with disabilities
253.565.9000 x19
6. VADIS
Employment service for those with disabilities.
253.863.5173
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
Director: Susan Cable
253.964.6265
1. Pierce College Worker Retraining
Job Connections Manager: Diana Baker
(FS)
253.912.3641
Workforce Coordinator: Denise Green
(PY)
253.864.3385
Special funding opportunities are available based on an applicant’s
employment status, personal, and financial circumstances. Tuition and book
assistance may be available for one quarter based on program eligibility.
2. Pierce College Workfirst / Pre Employment
Contact: Brittany Crabtree
For students receiving TANF or who are low-income working parents.
See Work First Coordinator for eligibility details.
253.964.6524
3. Basic Food and Education Training (BEFET)
Contact: Jeanette Miller
Assistance for students receiving SNAP.
253.912.3740
4. Pierce Works Program
Contact: Evelyn Brooks
A seven- week career transition program offered by Worker Retraining
for individuals who are or have recently collected unemployment or
who are eligible displaced homemakers.
253.840.8428
5. Corrections/Criminal Justice Program
Contact: Cindy Bassage
253.964.6790
6. Medical Services Representative (BTECH Lab)
253.840.8477
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WorkSource/Re-Employment/Dislocated Worker:
*WorkSource may provide job search training through in-house workshops, seminars,
apprenticeships and Job Fairs
1. WorkSource


5712 Main Street SW, Suite 200
Lakewood, WA 98499
Unemployment insurance information
FAX: (253) 589-7006; TTY: (800) 833-6388
Email: worksourcepierce@esd.wa.gov
253.984.5400
1305 Tacoma Avenue S., Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98402
Unemployment insurance information
Training information: attend a WorkSource Orientation
Veteran Services:
TTY: (800) 833-6388
Email: worksourcepierce@esd.wa.gov
253.593.7300
2. WorkSource - Affiliate Office @ Pierce College
An Employment Security Rep (ESD) is available on
Wednesdays and Fridays at Ft. Steilacoom
Thursdays in Puyallup
Contact: Sue Sharer, WorkSource Specialist
3. Youth Building Tacoma (ages 18-24)
Contact: Hannah
0-week workplace competency trainings (classroom work & internships)
714 South 27th
Tacoma, WA 98409
FAX (253) 573-6664
Email: tpoole@workforce-central.org
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800.318.6022
800.318.6022
253.593.7343
253.984.5424
253.573.6827
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CHILD SUPPORT:
1. Division of Child Support (DCS)
Call for application for child support enforcement services. Services are
available even if custodial parent does not receive public assistance.
800.442.5437
For extra help with mediation or legal support, also see the Legal section in this resource book.
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CREDIT COUNSELING:
1. Apprisen (CCPS)
Debt management program, money management education
www.apprisen.com
253.588.1858
2. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
800.829.1040
Free tax assistance for individuals and families with low-to-moderate income.
Services are provided by IRS certified volunteers. Available at various
Pierce County locations.
3. Associated Ministries – Foreclosure Counseling
Free, one-on-one assistance for those needing information on the foreclosure process.
http://www.associatedministries.org/foreclosure-counseling/
4. Key to Change Financial Education Program
Pierce and Thurston Counties and surrounding areas
Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with morning or evening offerings
at Goodwill’s Milgard Work Opportunity Center
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
253.573.6679
5. Sound Outreach
253-593-2111
1106 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: M – F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sat. 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Financial empowerment: basic needs, health insurance guidance, and housing
6. Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions
10116 36th Avenue Court SW, #106
Lakewood, WA 98499
Free budget and credit counseling and rental counseling
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253-588-2845
1-800-750-2227
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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY:
1. Center for Substance Abuse and Recovery (MDC)
Tacoma
Tacoma
Lakewood
253.593.2413
253.593.2740
253.284.7814
2. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bhsia/substance-use-treatment-services
3. Tacoma – Pierce County Health Department
Mission: To safeguard and enhance the health of communities in Pierce County.
http://www.tpchd.org/index.php
4. Alcoholics Anonymous (12-step recovery)
253.474.8897
5. Narcotics Anonymous (12-step recovery)
253.531.8792
6. Al-Anon/Ala-Teen (12-step recovery)
For family and friends of alcoholics
800.726.8094
7. Community Counseling Institute (Treatment)
253.759.0852
8. Alcohol & Drug Helpline (24/7/365)
www.ADHL.org
206.722.3700
9. Teen Line (staffed by teens) evenings 6-10 pm
866.789.1571
10. Tobacco Quit Line
1-800-QUIT-NOW
http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/TobaccoRelated/QuittingTobacco.aspx
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PIERCE COUNTY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT REFERRALS:
See previous page as well.
1. Alcoholics Anonymous (12 step)
Local (PY area AA attended by younger people) Meeker Fellowship,
near East Pioneer & Shaw Rd. (5:30am Saturdays)
253.474.8897
2. Al-Anon/Ala-teen (12-step recovery)
Family and friends of alcoholics in Pierce County
206.625.0000
3. Alcohol Drug and Help Line (24 hour)
206.722.3700
4. All for You Counseling (Adult only)
1143 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
253.474.0633
5. Community Counseling Institute (Treatment)
253.759.0852
6. The Center for Substance Abuse and Recovery (MDC)
see previous page
7. Exodus Counseling (outpatient, court ordered evals, Sumner)
253.891.2662
8. Lakeside-Milam (adult & teen inpatient & outpatient, Puyallup)
253.840.8687
800.231.4303
9. Narcotics Anonymous (12 step recovery)
253.531.8792
10. PC Alliance (adult outpatient, Tacoma)
253.572.4750
11. SeaMar (English or Spanish)
Parenting Program
253.396.1634
253.246.6820
12. SeaMar
Adult outpatient
Puyallup outpatient
253.627.2250
253.280.9860
253.864.4770
13. Serenity (adult outpatient, Fife)
5005 Pacific Highway E, Suite 20
Fife, WA 98424
253.922.6522
14. STOP
Puyallup
Tacoma
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253.770.4720
253.471.0890
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COUNSELING:
1. Pierce College: Options for crisis on campus: Faculty Counselors, Security & 911
Faculty Counselors: FS: Deborah Bransford
PY:
For resources and information: www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/counseling/
253.964.6525
253.840.8443
2. 24- hour Crisis Line
Can be anonymous if desired
800.576-7764
3. Greater Lakes Mental Health
Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia Area: Adult, child and family services.
www.glmhc.org
253.581.7020
4. Comprehensive Life Resources (Tacoma – adult, child &
family resources)
253.396.5800
5. Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare
Puyallup, Graham, Bonney Lake, Area: Adult, child, family, and
older adult services. Domestic Violence Counseling for victims
253.445.8120
888.445.8120
Asian Counseling Services. www.goodsamhealth.org
253.697.4000
6. Hope Sparks
Tacoma
Divorce counseling, individual, child and family
Puyallup
counseling, eating disorder team
www.hopesparks.org
253.565.4484
253.845.0864
7. PLU Marriage & Family Therapy
Individual, family, and couples counseling – sliding scale
www.plu.edu/marriage-family-therapy-Clinic/home.php
253.535.8782
8. Catholic Community Services
Individual and family counseling, housing services, and
hospitality kitchen
www.ccsww.org
206.328.5696
9. Bridges
A child and family-centered grief counseling program
253.272.8266
10. Catherine Place
253.572.3547
Individual advocacy, ongoing groups/classes, workshops/retreats,
mentoring programs that focus on personal growth and spirituality
for women www.catherineplace.org
11. University of Puget Sound
Counselor educator program – ($5 for 5 sessions)
253.879.3344
For resources, information, and other referrals: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/counseling/
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GRIEF AND LOSS (BEREAVEMENT):
1. Bereaved Families- Life Center Church (Tacoma)
253.756.5300
2. Compassionate Friends: Supporting Family After a Child Dies
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
630.990.0010
3. Good Samaritan Hospice- Bereavement Support (Puyallup)
253.301.6400
4. Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center- Support Groups
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome www.sidsofwa.org
Bridges – A Center for Grieving Children
800.533.0376
253.272.8266
5. TACID - Grief support groups (Tacoma)
253.565.9000
6. Tacoma - Pierce County Chaplaincy
253.564.7913
7. Violent Crime Victims Service (Tacoma)
Group supports families & friends of violent crime victims
253.383.5254
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DISABILITIES:
1. Pierce College Access and Disability Services
Provides a wide range of services to ensure equal access for qualified
students with disabilities. dssaccess@pierce.ctc.edu
Fort Steilacoom:
voice
TTY
Puyallup:
voice
TTY
2. State of Washington Division of Vocational Rehab (DVR)
www.1.dshs.wagov/dvr
Tacoma
Puyallup
253.964.6526
253.964.6228
253.840.8335
253.840.8474
253.593.7358
253.445.7260
800.637.5627
3. Supported Education
A program offered at both Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup to
assist and support consumers of mental health services in the process of
continuing their education at any post-secondary school.
Deanne Gilmur, Director & Coordinator
253.756.2767
4. Tacoma Goodwill Industries
“Helping people find employment is Tacoma Goodwill’s primary mission.
People who want to work often need help overcoming a variety of barriers,
and that’s why Goodwill is here” www.tacomagoodwill.org
5. TACID
253.565.9000
Promoting the independence of individuals with disabilities. www.tacid.org
6. The ARK Institute
Provides individualized assessment and instruction for individuals
with learning challenges. Non-readers read; poor readers improve.
http://www.arkinst.org
253.573.0311
7. Center for Independence
Serving people with disabilities and senior citizens with senior related
disabilities
www.centerforindependence.org
253.584.4374
8. Washington Assistive Technology Foundation
877.428.5116
9. Rainier Econoline - Puyallup
Optometrists and eyeglasses- takes DSHS coupons
253.848.0377
800.724.8172
10. Lions Clubs – http://www.lionsclubs.org
Eye Exams and glasses – click on English, then click on “Find a Club”
and then select state to find a local club(s).
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MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINICS:
Look up Free Clinics in Washington at http://wafreeclinics.org
1. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept. (TPCHD)
Information on medical resources
253.798.6500
800.992.2456
ext.6500
2. TPCHD – low-cost dental resource
htt://www.tpchd.org/files/library/c8af145518c5fbc4.pdf
3. Community Health Care Clinics
www.commhealth.org
(administration office)
253.597.4550
4. Cedar River Clinics
Free birth control through “Take Charge” Program,
abortion services available, annual exams
253.473.6031
5. Lakewood Clinic
(free low-cost healthcare and meds)
253.589.7030
6. Care Net Pregnancy Center
7. Planned Parenthood
Exams, birth control, testing
Tacoma
Lakewood
Puyallup
253.383.2988
253.984.6222
253.770.8697
800.769.0045
www.ppgnw.org
8. WWIN
888.440.9946
Not an emergency program—must prescreen; health insurance
assistance available only if current insurance is active & must meet
poverty guidelines. See file folder “Washington Women in Need”
for details. www.wwin.org
9. Pierce County Aids Foundation (PCAF)
www.piercecountyaids.org
253.383.2565
10. Health Care for the Homeless
253.627.5445
2342 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma
Showers/Laundry: M-Th 8 am – 8 pm. (closed 12-1 pm)
Medical Clinic: 8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm (arrive by 7:30 am)
11. Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic
253.964.6694
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/studentlife/dental/
Free dental exams, lo-cost cleanings, x-rays, fillings, and sealants.
12. Bates Dental Clinic (ages 5 to adult)
General dentistry, dentures, partials, & bridges
Reduced fees (M-Th, 8-3)
Revised 11/15
253.680.7310
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LEGAL:
1. Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Attorney services volunteered for Pierce County residents, legal advice on
first 3 Mondays of the month by appt. between 6-8 p.m. at Pierce County
Law Library, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA 98402
www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=2075
253.572.5134
2. Pierce County Law Library
Law information available www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=232
253.798.7494
3. Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service, M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
253.383.3432
4. Legal Voice (Women’s Rights)
Lawyer referral, case law info on various subjects, self-help packets
http://legalvoice.org/
206.621.7691
5. Columbia Legal Services
www.columbialegal.org/index.php
206.464.5911
6. NW Justice Projects Coordinated Legal Educ. Advice & Referral Line
https://nwjustice.org/
CLEAR
Telephone assistance free for eligible, low-income residents outside
of King County.
CLEAR*SR
Telephone assistance free for 60 and over regardless of county
7. Volunteer Legal Services Program
621 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
www.tacomaprobono.org/nlc.html
8. DV Legal Help (see Domestic Violence resources page)
YWCA Legal Advocacy
www.ywca.org
253.272.7879
888.201.1014
888.387.7111
888.822.5134
253.272.4181
9. Team Child
Program of attorneys who provide civil legal services to children age
12 to 18 who are at risk for engaging in criminal activity, have serious
educational problems, or need for legal advocacy. www.teamchild.org
253.274.9929
10. Record Expungement Clinic
First Monday of each month at Evergreen Tacoma Campus.
By Appointment only.
253.572-5134
Websites: www.aarp.org , www.washingtonlawhelp.org , www.findlaw.com, www.courts.wa.gov
Revised 11/15
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