Associated Ministries’ Project Interdependence Community Resource Guide

United Way Of Pierce County’s Helpline Database

253-572-4357 OR 1-800-572-4357

ALPHABETICAL LIST BY MEDICAL OR SOCIAL ISSUE

•ABUSE
CHILD ABUSE Services provided
Mary Bridge Child Abuse Intervention Sexual & Physical Assault Intervention program, Suspected Child
Department: 253-403-1478 Abuse Team to staff complex child abuse/neglect cases, Parenting
Partnership home visiting program for infants discharged from TG’s
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Tacoma’s CPS office Provides services designed to reduce the risk of abuse, prevent out-of-
Local Intake: (253) 983-6100 home placement and assure safety and permanency for children in
care.
Washington state report abuse hotline Investigations of suspected child abuse or neglect; development of
and instructions on how to report services to support families and assure safety and well being for
1-800-363-4276 children

ELDER ABUSE Services provided

Adult Protective Services Investigation of alleged abuse of vulnerable adults

Northwest Justice Project Advocacy and information for seniors on financial exploitation
715 Tacoma Ave. S.
253- 272-7879
1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR-Client Intake)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Services

Centro Latino: 253-572-7717 Offers women’s groups and advocacy/support services to Latina and
1208 S. 10th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Spanish speaking women.

Family Justice Center: 253-798-4166 Offers safety planning, civil and criminal legal information, electronic
718 Court E., Tacoma, WA 98402 protection order filing, access to support groups and counseling, and
emergency housing information.

Family Renewal Shelter: 253-475-9010 Confidential shelter for battered women and their children.

Indochinese Cultural and Services Center: Serves Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese communities. Offers
253-473-5666 counseling, support groups and advocacy to domestic violence
victims.

Korean Women’s Association Serves the Korean, Samoan, and Filipino communities. Offers
Main office Confidential Shelter counseling and advocacy for individuals and families, referrals for
253-535-4202 253-359-4852 immediate needed assistance and resources, and support groups.

National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Resources for providers and patients focused on unique dynamic of
Life domestic violence among older adults
 National Coalition Against Domestic Assists survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford the cosmetic
Violence Cosmetic and Reconstructive and reconstructive surgery and dentistry needed to repair the injuries
Support Program they have received from a spouse or intimate partner.

Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian Provides support and advocacy for LBGT folks of all genders who are
and Gay Survivors of Abuse: surviving abuse. Services include support groups, individual
206-568-7777 counseling, legal advocacy, shelter referrals, safety planning, basic
needs assistance, community education and community organizing.

Pierce County DV Hotline County’s centralized call center offering referrals to shelters, support
253-798-4166 / 1-800-764-2420 groups, and other services for victims of domestic violence.

Washington State Coalition Against Link to state wide Domestic Violence victim services
Domestic Violence
Hotline: 1-800-532-6025

YWCA: Legal Services Legal advocates can help with a case-specific safety plan, offer
(253) 272-4181, ext. 260. assistance with protective orders, offer referrals, identify options, and
provide information. Cell phones are available to clients for
emergency.

YWCA: Women’s Support Shelter Emergency housing for victims and their children. Residents are
(253) 383-2593 provided with basic needs and support services for up to 90 days.
Support services include individualized case management, education,
counseling, psycho-educational support groups, children’s services,
and 24-hour on-site advocacy. Shelter residents also have access to
free legal service, clothing bank, employment assistance, health
services, and chemical dependency services.

SEXUAL ABUSE
Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County 24-hour crisis, information and referral line. Provides support,
253-474-7273 advocacy, and therapy to victims of sexual assault and abuse as well
as their friends and families

•ADDICTIONS
List of local Twelve Step Programs

•ADHD Support
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources Local information, resources and support groups for adults, parents,
253-759-5085 and children

•CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Senior
Alzheimer’s Association List of Caregiver Support Groups

Good Sam’s Dementia Support Services Dementia assessment and caregiver consultation is provided to assist
253-697-8575 the caregiver in managing difficult behaviors and improving coping
skills. A general caregiver support group is also available.
Pierce County Aging & Long Term Care: The Family Caregiver Resource Center provides information and
3580 Pacific Avenue - 1st Floor North other resource materials designed to help unpaid caregivers
253-798-4600. understand their role and provide better care to their loved one.
Materials available include pamphlets and brochures, books and
videotapes.

Pierce County Caregiver Support Services Family Caregiver Support Program provides services that will
253-798-4600 support and sustain the primary, unpaid caregiver providing
continuous care for a functionally disabled adult 18 years of age or
older. They provide respite care, housework and errands service,
skilled nursing service, specialized transportation, caregiver
counseling, bath assistance, and minor adaptive equipment.

Relatives raising children

Kinship Care Support Resources Comprehensive list of state and national kinship care resources

DSHS Kinship Care Support Program Information on financial assistance available from DSHS to kinship
care providers

Relatives Raising Children Program Navigator available to help kinship caregivers with questions about
Child and Family Guidance Center resources and services also offers support group
(253) 565- 4484 x 119

Pierce County Senior Information and Short-term support through the Kinship Caregivers Support Program.
Assistance Office Funds are for relative caregivers not involved in the child welfare
253-798-4600 system and can pay for food, housing, clothing, school supplies, legal
services, etc.

•CHEMICALLY ADDICTED
Chemical Abuse Resource and Education Line Provides local information, education and referrals
253-572-2273

24 hour Alcohol and Drug Helpline Information and referrals to treatment and recovery programs
1-800-562-1240

List of Pierce County Treatment Programs Comprehensive list of all certified treatment programs and
their contact information
Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse How to access treatment and list of all providers in state

Tacoma Detoxification Center Medically monitored detox

721 S. Fawcett St., Tacoma, WA 98402
253-593-2413

12 Step Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous Local meeting schedule

Narcotics Anonymous Local meeting schedule

Methadone Maintenance Programs
Agency Insurance/Payment information Program information
CRC Health Group Does not accept medical coupons COST OF TREATMENT:
Tacoma Treatment Solutions $158.50 Intake fee plus $36 for first three
9500 Front St. days of dosing (bring $200 to intake) $12 a
Lakewood, WA 98499 day after that.
253-584-3996 Have option of purchasing a full month of
treatment for $310 which saves $50 a month
over paying daily fee.
TPC Treatment Services • They accept all medical coupons Must attend a pre-admit class before
Tacoma Pierce County Health except QNB. enrollment. Classes held every Tuesday at
Department • Does not accept GAU after June 12:30 pm at the Health Department.
3629 S. D Street, Tacoma, 2006.
WA 98408 • There is some money to cover the COST OF TREATMENT:
253-798-6405 cost of intake for income qualifying $195.39 Intake Fee
individual. $10.36 a dose
$9 UAs

• Dental Care
Low Cost Dental Care in Pierce County Downloadable flyer listing all county resources

ABCD Dental Care for Infant & Children Application for free dental care for infant and children with
medical coupons

•DSHS Services & Locations

How to Apply for DSHS services
Local Community Service Offices listed by zip code
Services provided by DSHS
Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition: Independent agency providing advocacy to welfare recipients

•Eating Disorders
Groups
Overeaters Anonymous
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Christian Based Groups Anorexia & Bulimia Support Group: Mondays at 5pm
Puyallup Nazarene Church, 804 11th St. SW. Overeaters Support Group: Monday at 6pm
Rich Broeken 253-848-3079

Therapists
Karol Mauss: Pearl Counseling, 1919 N Pearl St. 1-C; Tacoma; 752-1860, Fax:752-1890.
Ann Mesaros : 6712 Kimball Dr. Suite 100; Gig Harbor; 858-2522 or 2102 N. Pearl, Tacoma; 752-8822.
Monica Saunders: Call for appointment: 360-893-4426. Office in Puyallup.
Child & Family Guidance Center: 6424 No. 9th Street; Tacoma; 565-4484 Fax: 565-5823
•DIABETES
Pierce County Diabetes Association Free blood testing meters, education, referrals and support.
253-572-2134

•DISABLED
Pierce County’s Aging and Disability Resource Comprehensive list of local services
Center’s Resources list

Washington State Aging and Disability Services Resource Guide to state funded programs available in Pierce
Administration Resource Guide County

Pierce County Coalition for People with Disabilities Parent driven advocacy program for parents of children with
253-564-0707 - Phone developmental disabilities
633 North Mildred, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98406 Online resource guide

Pierce County Human Services Department Assesses needs, develops plans and services, contracts for
Developmental Disabilities Program and monitors service delivery for child development
253-798-6109 or 1-800-642-5769 programs for children with developmental delays, from birth
to three years, employment and community access programs
for adults 21 and older and social security benefit analysis.
Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Serves the diverse social, recreational, educational, and
Disabilities health needs of the disabled community
253-565-9000 Voice
6315 S. 19th Street

Washington PAVE Offer a variety of supports for families, including disability

6316 S 12th St, Tacoma 98465 specific support groups, assistance working with schools,
253-565-2266 links to other families across the state caring for a child with
a rare disorder, a Dads support group, community activities
and more.

•DISABLED: Child Screening and Birth to Three Services

A Step Ahead in Pierce County Early intervention services for children birth to three
3520 S. 54th St, Suite 2, Tacoma, WA 98409
253-471-2727

Birth to Three Developmental Center Provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers
35535 6th PL SW, Federal Way 98023 in their homes, community child care settings or in play
253-874-5445 groups.

Children with Special Health Care Needs Pierce County Referral and Resource List

Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center

Developmental Services
253-403-4437

Pierce County Community Services/ Child Reach Provides developmental screening and referral for children
253-798-3698 birth to three.
Pierce County Infant Toddler Early Intervention Family Resource Coordination /Single Point of Entry
Program: Division of Developmental Disabilities provides assistance with accessing screening, assessments,
Contact: Athena Elrod at 253-798-3790 and service delivery systems for children birth to three.
1305 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 300, Tacoma 98402
Office also provides family support and helps link families to
community services; early intervention programs, S.S.I., etc.

Tacoma Learning Center Provides a parent cooperative child development program for
253-565-4887 children birth to three and their families. Support services for
6316 S 12th St., Tacoma 98465 parents and Family Resource Coordination are available.

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Family Identifies and tracks at-risk infants thru age 3
Based Services: Newborn Referral Program
253-798-6403

•Food Assistance
Emergency Food Network Provides contact info for food banks and hot meal sites by
253-584-1040 zip code.

•GRIEF
List of grief counseling referrals
BRIDGES at Multicare Family Bereavement Center. Volunteer group facilitators
272-8266 trained to listen and help children and their families work
through the grief process.
PS of Puget Sound Parent led support groups for anyone who has experienced
the loss of a child through stillbirth, miscarriage or newborn
death.

•GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

Rainbow Center Provides education, resources, information and opportunities
253-383-2318 for empowerment.

• Health Insurance
DSHS Medical Insurance Programs Guide to state insurance programs

Basic Health Insurance Information Information about the Basic Health Plan, application, etc.

Northwest Health Law Advocates A non-profit that promotes increased access to health care and
basic health care rights and protections for all individuals.
South Sound Outreach Services Assistance with applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and
1106 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma 98405 prescription assistance programs.
253-593-2111

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Medicare Questions and Assistance

(SHIBA) Helpline
Toll Free: (800) 397-4422
•HIV/AIDS
Pierce County AIDS Alliance Case management, support groups, housing, referrals, and
253-353-2565 education

•HOMELESS
Emergency Housing Options: First call the HelpLine to learn which shelters have vacancies at 253-572-4357
Shelter vacancy report (click on Local Shelter Vacancies on the left side of the web page)

Emergency Shelters
Agency Details
MLK Housing Development Authority Family Shelter One or two parent families
2402 S. I St.
253-627-6466
MLK Housing Overnight Shelter: 143 Tacoma Ave. S. Single men: sign-in is at 5pm
383-4749
MLK Jr. G Street Shelter: 1507 South G Street For homeless families with at least one child under 18 year
627-6466 of age
Salvation Army Family Lodge: 1521 6th Ave. Families and single people with children
627-3962
Tacoma Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter Single men: show up at 3:30pm to get a bed
425 South Tacoma Way
253-383-4493
Tacoma Rescue Mission: Emergency Family Shelter Single women and single mothers
609 S. 15th St
253-272-1974

Transitional Housing
Agape House Christian based transitional housing for men, women, and small families
682-1971

Associated Ministries Offers multiple programs to help homeless people find shelter and those facing
eviction find resources to stay in their homes.

Guadalupe House Clean and Sober transitional housing for single men and women
572-6582

Helping Hand House Families; parents must be able to work

848-6096

Martin Luther King Housing Offers affordable housing options in the Hilltop area.
Development Agency

MDC Housing Programs ♦Apartments for individuals who are enrolled in outpatient chemical dependency
program
♦Transitional housing for homeless families with children
♦Affordable living program which offers a limited number of 2 bedrooms
apartments for $500 (families must have income of $1,500 or proof of having paid
$500 or more for an apartment for the past six months) and one bedroom for $420
(families must have income of $1260 or proof of having paid $420 or more for the
last six months).
Network Tacoma Single parents and families
474-9334
New Phoebe House Women with substance abuse issues
383-7710
Phoenix Housing Network Single parents and families
471-5340
Refuge Recovery Clean and sober individuals
983-9288
Shared Housing Services 18 years and older
272-1532

•LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Free and Low Cost Legal Services
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Offers education, advice, and referrals to low income people who
Advice & Referral): 1-888-201-1014 have non-criminal legal problems. Provides legal advice and
Accepts calls Monday-Friday 9:30am to 12:30 referrals to volunteer resources in Pierce County who are eligible
and Tuesdays 3:30 pm to 6:15pm due to low income.

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s Neighborhood Legal Clinic: ½ hour individual advice
Volunteer Legal Services Program appointments in all areas of civil law
Call CLEAR for referral or call 253-572-5134 to Pro-Se Family Law Clinic: Advice, information, and paperwork
make an appointment review for low-income clients representing themselves in family
law cases
Pierce County AIDS Foundation Wills Project Clinic:
Wills, powers of attorney, and other estate issues
Housing Justice Project: expedited and emergency advice and
referral for low-income clients facing eviction, advice and
representation for other landlord-tenant issues.

Family Justice Center: 253-798-4166 One stop access to legal services, advocacy, and community
718 Court E services for victims of domestic violence.

Family Law Facilitators: Offers assistance with family law questions/paperwork to clients
Scheduling: 253-798-3627 representing themselves at a cost of $10 visit.
Pierce County Courthouse, Room 110

•MENTALLY ILL
Crisis Services
Crisis Intervention Teams Stabilization of crisis or emergency situation in community with
Tacoma/Peninsula: (253)-396 –5089 the goal of preventing hospitalization.
Lakewood/SW Pierce County: (253) 584-8933
Puyallup/East Pierce County: (253) 584-8125

Crisis Line (253) 798-4333 Immediate counseling, information, or referral to other resources.
Toll Free 1-800-576-7764
Crisis Triage Center*: (253) 798-4357 Short-term crisis intervention services in a safe, secure location 24
3580 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418-7915 hours a day to individuals experiencing a mental health, chemical
dependency, and/or developmental disabilities crisis regardless of
*Client must be a danger to his/herself, a income.
danger to others, or gravely disabled.
Mobile Outreach Crisis Services Investigations, evaluations, detentions, involuntary commitment,
After hours and weekends: (253) 798-2709 and judicial hearings of individuals who present a likelihood of
serious harm to themselves or others or are gravely disabled as a
result of a mental disorder.
Pierce County Service Provider Network Links clients who are in need of mental health services to certified
(253) 798-7202 providers who can bill Medicaid.
3580 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418-7915
Toll Free: 1-800-531-0508

Outpatient
Agency Services offered Medicaid/Medicare
Asian Counseling Services Counseling for Asian/Pacific Islander Medicaid, Medicare for adults
4301 S. Pine St. #. 405 speaking individuals and others age 60 and up, sliding fee scale
253-471-0141
Catholic Community Services: Mental health counseling for Medicaid & sliding fee scale
Tahoma Center: 1323 S. Yakima individuals, couples and families
Office: 502-2696
Fax: 502-2757
Child & Family Guidance Center Full range of counseling services for Some Medicaid coupons
6424 N. 9th St. children, youth and families accepted, but not open coupons
Office: 565-4484 & sliding fee scale.
Intake: 460-1090
Fax: 565-5823
Chrestos Counseling Provides individual and group Medicaid & sliding fee scale
253-502-5450 psychotherapy, marriage and family
Pierce County Alliance therapy
510 Tacoma Ave.
Comprehensive Mental Health Tacoma/Peninsula residents: Medicaid & sliding fee scale
Adults: 514 S. 13th Street Provides child and family programs.
Intake 396-5130 Offers many crisis options for the
Fax: 383-5548 mentally ill and dual-diagnosis clients.
Children: 1201 S. Proctor
Intake 396-5800
Fax: 759-7008
Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare Puyallup/East County residents: Medicaid
325 Pioneer East: Puyallup 98372 Provides individual, family, group, Medicare: only 60 and over
Intake: 445-8120 day treatment, case management and
Fax: 697-8598 crisis intervention to children,
families, and older adults.
Greater Lakes Mental Health Lakewood/South County residents: Medicaid & Medicare
9330 59th Avenue S.W., Lakewood 98499 Provides clinical case management,
Main/Intake:581-7020 brief therapy, medication mgmt,
Fax: 581-6089 vocational and residential services to
children, families, adults, and seniors
Kwawachee Counseling Center: Puyallup Mental Health Services for Native Must be registered with Tribal
Tribal Health Authority Americans and Alaskan Natives Authority to use services
PLU: Marriage and Family Therapy Marriage and family therapy Sliding fee scale only
Center
Office: 535-8782
Sea Mar Community Health Center Mental Health Services for Primary Medicaid and Sliding fee scale
1112 S. Cushman Street Spanish speaking individuals and
Office: 396-1634 others

Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management

Cascade Mental Health: Provides psychiatric evaluations, assessment for medication and on-
Mary Winkler, ARNP going medication management.
Sylvia Lagdan, ARNP
3711 Pacific Ave, Ste 301
Tacoma, WA 98418
253-475-7333

Mountainside Mental Health Provides psychiatric evaluations, assessment for medication and on-
253-460-9414 going medication management.
10209 Bridgeport Way S.W., #D-10
Tacoma, WA 98499

Bridgeport Behavioral Health Provides psychiatric evaluations, assessment for medication and on-
Penny Tanner, ARNP; Felicia Hanig, ARNP; going medication management.
Darlene Wood, ARNP
7424 Bridgeport Way West, Ste. 309
Tacoma, WA 98499
253-581-6106

•PARENTING
Bates Technical College Parent education and parent/child groups
253-680-750 Financial assistance available

Catholic Community Services: Free parenting classes and family support

Family Support and Education Program
Tahoma Family Center: 1323 S. Yakima
(253) 502-2695

Family Support Centers zip code list Offer home visits from Family Support Workers, parenting classes and
child development information. Also help families find resources for
food, clothing and housing; and can help families apply for food stamps.
Guide to local child care resources

•Post Partum Depression

Postpartum Support International Of Provides support and resources to families suffering from post-
Washington partum depression as well as list of local support groups.
Support Line: 1-800-404-7763
Washington State Postpartum Depression Downloadable brochures in Spanish and English for patients
Awareness Campaign and links to other resources.
•Rent Assistance
Helping Hand House Rental assistance Monday 10:00 am to 10:30 am: must have three day pay or
253-848-6096 vacate notice

Martin Luther King Jr. Housing *Only accepts call first and last Wednesday and Friday of each month
Development Agency ♦Offers eviction prevention: need to have three day pay or vacate notice and
253-597-4804 lease agreement
♦Offers help with the first month’s rent: need to have intent to rent, receipt for
deposit, lease/rental agreement, picture ID, SS card, and proof of income.

Salvation Army – Tacoma Rent: Monday and Tuesday 8am to 10am (need three day pay or vacate notice)
253-627-3980

United Way Help Line Referrals to local resources for financial assistance in paying rent and utilities
253-572-4357
1-800-572-4357

•Transportation
Pierce Transit Application for reduced price bus pass
Shuttle
Washington State DOL Application for disabled placard
DOL form to make recommendation for Form used to report concerns about a patient’s medical or visual
driver re-examination condition that may impact their ability drive safely.

•Utility Assistance
Tacoma Power’s Low Income Assistance Program Program for seniors and disable customers that provides a
25% reduction on services.

South Sound Outreach Services: Assistance with applying for Tacoma Public Utilities
253-593-2111 Discount Rate Program
1106 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma 98405

Salvation Army: 253-627-3980 Heat: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am to 10am

Metropolitan Development Council Has some funds for utility assistance. Can only help a family
253-572-5557 or individual one time a year.

Helping Hand House: 253-848-6096 Utility assistance

•Senior Assistance
Aging and Disability Service Administration Guide to state funded services

City of Tacoma Senior Services Operates two senior centers, several hot meal sites, and provides
transportation to and from programs.
Northwest Justice Project Resource guide to legal issues facing seniors and agencies providing
support
Pierce County’s Aging and Disability Comprehensive list of local services
Resource Center’s Resources list

Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care Senior Information and Assistance provides information and helps
connect to community services for older adults.
Case Management helps coordinate services needed to remain
independent and in own home.
Family Caregiver Support provides services to help unpaid
caregivers caring for aging parents, ailing spouses, partners, disabled
adult children, or friends suffering from a debilitating illness.
Long Term Care Ombudsmen serve as voices for long-term care
residents, look into complaints, and help solve problems

SENIOR Information and Assistance Referrals to state-funded in-home care programs, city and county
Hotline case managers who specialize in linking senior citizen with services
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon through Fri they need, frozen meal delivery, personal chore services. Information
Tacoma, WA 98418 about programs for people who are not eligible for state-funded care.
253-798-4600 1-800-562-0332

Washington State Aging and Disability Resource Guide to state funded programs available in Pierce County
Services Administration Resource Guide

Where to Turn Directory of local resources for seniors