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Need-Based Resources (Washington-Tacoma/Seattle)

Crisis:

Emergency: 911

Crisis and Suicide Hotline: 988

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.


- King County 24-Hour Crisis Line – Dial 800-621-4636

- Teen Link – 866-833-6546

- WA Warm Line – 877-500-9276


LGBTQIA+:

Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Commission: (206) 684-4500 slgbtq@seattle.gov


API Chaya: Survivor support services, safety planning, referrals for housing, mental health, food, and financial help. Helpline: 1-877-922-4292 or 206-325-0325 info@apichaya.org

Alphabet Alliance: 1143 Martin Luther King Jr Way #125 Seattle, WA 98122 info@alphabetalliance.org


Entre Hermanos: HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services. Call: (206)322-7700 Email: info@entrehermanos.org


Gender Spectrum Parenting Resources: Resource guide for families to support trans, non-binary, and gender expansive children and teens. Genderspectrum.org


Gender Justice League: Gender and sexuality civil and human rights organization. Genderjusticeleauge.org 206-538-0423


Ingersoll Gender Center: Peer led support groups, advocacy in navigating resources, community organizing, and education. https://ingersollgendercenter.org (206) 849-7859


Lambert House: Community center offering LGBTQ+ youth programs, activities, resources and services. https://www.lamberthouse.org 206-322-2515


Lavender Rights Project: Legal services and community programming for transgender and queer low-income people and other marginalized communities. https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org (206) 639-7955


QLaw Association of Washington: Mentorship program and resources related to diversity and equity in the legal profession, the courts, and under the law. https://www.q-law.org Email: info@qlaw.org


The NW Network: Programs and services for survivors of abuse, community engagement, education, youth programs and activities supporting equitable relationships https://www.nwnetwork.org Call: (206)568-7777 Email: info@nwnetwork.org


Parenting:

A Common Voice for Pierce County Parents: Provides support with parents experiencing complexities with parenting a child/youth with constant behavioral health care needs. Provides assistance with increasing daily coping strategies, navigating systems (school, juvenile court, and mental health) and developing an on-going support network. Call: (253) 537-2145 Email: acommonvoice@icloud.com acvsherry@msn.com Website: http://www.acommonvoice.org/a_common_voice/home.html


Help Me Grow Washington: Parenting information and coaching, child development information and referrals for parenting classes and support groups. Call 1-800-322-2588


Changes Parent Support Network: Peer-led program proving support to parents struggling with children and teens engaging in oppositional and self-destructive behaviors. Call 1-888-468-2620


Child Care Resources: Resource for parents seeking information about childcare in Washington State. https://www.childcare.org www.BrightSpark.org Call (206) 329-1011 or Toll Free: 1-877-543-0059


Child Welfare Information Gateway: Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Call: (800) 394-3366. Email: info@childwelfare.gov Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov/


Family Works: https://familyworksseattle.org Call (206) 647-1770 Email: theteam@familyworksseattle.org


Fussy Baby Network: Support is provided for families with concerns about their baby’s temperament and behavior during the first year through our phone line, or through home visits. Call (206) 906-9622 https://www.cooperhouse.org/fussybaby-2/


Gender Spectrum Parenting Resources: Resource guide for families to support trans, non-binary, and gender expansive children and teens. Genderspectrum.org


Listening Mothers: This program offers a unique opportunity for parents of babies birth through six months of age to discover the joys of parenting. Email: info@communityofmindfulparenting.com


The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns: provides a much-needed support network – not only for new moms and babies, but for all family members and caregivers of a newborn, whether or not the baby was born at one of Swedish’s four birthing centers. Call: 206-21-LYTLE (206-215-9853)


Parent Help123: Providing information on many benefits and services for eligible Washington families. Parenthelp123.org Call: 1.800.322.2588


ParentTrust: Washington organization for children and parents, with classes and free ASQ-3 developmental screenings. Call 1-800-932-HOPE or 206-233-0139.


Snohomish County Parents Support: 206.547.8570 / PEPS@peps.org


WithinReach: Local organization that connects families to many services, including immunizations, developmental screenings and more. https://withinreachwa.org Call: 1-800-322-2588



Vocational:

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (Tacoma): DVR offers vocational rehabilitation services designed to help you prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job. Address: 1949 S State St Tacoma, WA 98405-2818. Call (253) 983-6500 or (800) 548-1406 Email: DVRTacomaReferral@dshs.wa.gov


Department of Veterans Affairs: VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Services is part of US Dept. of Veterans Affairs at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, providing return to work services for eligible Veterans. Address: 9600 Veterans Dr SW Bldg 148 Lakewood WA 98493-0003. Call (253) 583-1712



Housing:

Crisis Residential Center: Emergency, short term shelter for youth (ages 12-17) in crisis. Call: (253) 212-3432


Fair Housing Center of Washington: The Fair Housing Center of Washington (FHCW) is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending illegal discrimination through the provision of fair housing education, outreach, and enforcement services to the residents of western Washington. Call: (253) 274-9523 TollFree: (844) 557-6322 Email: info@fhcwashington.org


Family Renewal Center: Confidential shelters for domestic violence victims who are at highest risk. . Call: (253) 475-9010. TollFree: (888) 550-3915. Email: staff@dvhelp.org Website: http://www.domesticviolencehelp.org


Habitat for Humanity: Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity has provided affordable homeownership opportunities to modest-income families and worked toward our goal of eliminating substandard housing in our region. Call (253) 627-5626. Email: homeowner@tpc-habitat.org Website: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/


Helping Hand House: Helping Hand House provides emergency shelter and housing solutions to families in our community, ending their crisis of homelessness. Call: (253) 380-2335. Email: info@helpinghandhouse.org Website: https://www.helpinghandhouse.org


Rebuilding Together- South Sound: The mission of Rebuilding Together South Sound is: repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives with a vision of safe homes and communities. Call: (253) 238-0977 Email: info@rebuildingtogetherss.org Website: http://rebuildingtogetherss.org/


Pierce County Human Services: Programs include: Aging & Disability Resources, Community Action Programs, Community Development, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Prevention Services, Transportation Services, Veterans Assistance Programs, and WSU Extension. Call: (253) 798-4500 Website https://www.piercecountywa.org/hs



Food:

The Bread Basket Food & Clothing Bank: The Bread Basket is dedicated to meeting the needs of less fortunate families and individuals of Pierce County by providing food, clothing, and other resources throughout the year. Call: (253) 565-3271. Email: breadbasketoutreach@hotmail.com Website: http://breadbasketoutreach.blogspot.com/

Address: 3617 Bridgeportway W, Suite R University Place


Family Resource Center: Address: 1005 NE 67th St Seattle, WA 98115. https://familyworksseattle.org Call (206) 647-1790.


Wallingford Food Bank: Address: 1501 North 45th Street Seattle, WA 98103. https://familyworksseattle.org Email: anisan@familyworksseattle.org Call (206) 647-1772


Greenwood Food Bank: Address: 9501 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98103. https://familyworksseattle.org Call (206) 647-1780


Pierce County Human Services: Programs include: Aging & Disability Resources, Community Action Programs, Community Development, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Prevention Services, Transportation Services, Veterans Assistance Programs, and WSU Extension. Call: (253) 798-4500 Website https://www.piercecountywa.org/hs


Utility Bill Assistance:

Tacoma Public Utilities: Call: 253-502-8600 Website: mytpu.org Application: https://formstack.io/DFD29


Pierce County Community Action: Social Services Organization. Call: (253) 798-7240


United Way of Pierce County: Social Services Organization. Call (253) 272-4263

Website: UWPC.org


Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP): Call: (253) 572-5557. Website: PSE.com


Aging/Senior Citizens:

Aging & Disability Resources: Aging and Disability Resources offers a wide range of community-based services that allow older adults and adults with disabilities to remain at home as long as possible. Call: (253) 798-4600 TollFree: (800) 562-0332. Email: adrc@piercecountywa.gov Website: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1986/aging-disability-resources


Centerforce: Our mission is to empower adults with disabilities to engage in their community through advocacy, employment, and education. Call: (253) 584-1001. TDD: (800) 855-1155. Email: info@centerforce.net Website: https://centerforce.net/


CHOICE Guardianship: Choice Guardianship is a leading provider of guardianship services to clients in the Puget Sound area. Call: (360) 633-6722. Email: contactus@choiceguardianship.com Website: https://www.choiceguardianship.com


ENRICH Program (Encouraging Relationships in Community and Home): ENRICH supports individuals to develop their potential talents to the fullest and to find a job that utilizes all their unique abilities. Call: (253) 697-8460. Email: barb.fournier@multicare.org


ENVOY America: Envoy America provides the safest and most reliable senior transportation plus assistance and companionship services. Call: (888) 375-5558. Email: info@envoyamerica.com Website: https://envoyamerica.com/


Family Caregiver Support Program: The Family Caregiver Support program helps support and sustain the primary, unpaid caregiver providing continuous care for an older adult or a functionally disabled adult 18 years of age. We connect caregivers with the resources that will enable them to continue at-home care and make it possible for care recipients to continue to remain in their familiar environment. Call: (253) 798-4600. TollFree: (800) 562-0332. TTY: (253) 798-2837. Email: adrc@piercecountywa.gov


Lifespan Respite Washington (LRW): Lifespan Respite WA (LRW) offers grant awards for unpaid, unserved family and other caregivers living in Washington. Call: (253) 565-2266

x 115 (helpline). CrisisHelpHotline: (800) 572-7368 x 115 (TF helpline). Email:


Pierce County Human Services: Programs include: Aging & Disability Resources, Community Action Programs, Community Development, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Prevention Services, Transportation Services, Veterans Assistance Programs, and WSU Extension. Call:



Disability Assistance/Benefits:

Family Caregiver Support Program: The Family Caregiver Support program helps support and sustain the primary, unpaid caregiver providing continuous care for an older adult or a functionally disabled adult 18 years of age. We connect caregivers with the resources that will enable them to continue at-home care and make it possible for care recipients to continue to remain in their familiar environment. Call: (253) 798-4600. TollFree: (800) 562-0332. TTY: (253) 798-2837. Email: adrc@piercecountywa.gov


Pierce County Human Services: Programs include: Aging & Disability Resources, Community Action Programs, Community Development, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Prevention Services, Transportation Services, Veterans Assistance Programs, and WSU Extension. Call: (253) 798-4500 Website https://www.piercecountywa.org/hs


Refugee and Immigrant Resources:


Tacoma Community House: Tacoma Community House is a nationally-respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and long-time South Sound residents seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency. Call: (253) 383-3951. Email:


Certified Languages International: CLI’s mission is to help companies maximize the value of their non-English-speaking customers with on-demand interpreting. TollFree: (800) 362-3241


Legal Help:


Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. Website: https://www.copaa.org


Crystal Judson family Justice Center: the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC) serves the needs of domestic violence victims and their children by providing comprehensive victim services in one, central, safe location in downtown Tacoma. Call: (253) 798-4310. TollFree: (800) 764-2420. TDD: (253) 798-4620. CrisisHelpHotline: (253) 798-4166 (helpline)


Disability Rights of Washington (DRW): Disability Rights Washington’s works to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights with people with disabilities.


Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) supports the University’s compliance with the law and spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action as it relates. Call: (206) 543-3392


Northwest Justice Project (NJP): NJP is a statewide not for profit law firm that employs just over 100 lawyers working in 17 locations throughout Washington. Call: (253) 272-7879

(888) 201-1014 (CLEAR-client intake). TollFree: (888) 201-1015. Website: https://www.nwjustice.org


TacomaProBono: Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to fund Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers and to support other programs, projects and organizations providing low-income legal services, pro se assistance, public legal education and information in Pierce County, Washington. Call: (253) 572-5134. TollFree: (888) 822-5134


Victim Witness Assistance: Upholding the rights of victims is a top priority for the Prosecutor's Office. Victims and witnesses of crimes committed in Pierce County can contact the Victim Witness Assistance Services Unit for help. Call: (253) 798-7400. TollFree: (800) 992-2456


Domestic Violence:

**Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 in 800-799-7233


Domestic Violence Helpline: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, we are here to help. You’ll find all the professional support and resources you need under one roof. Call: (253) 798-4310 (business line) TollFree: (800) 764-2420 TDD: (253) 798-4620 CrisisHelpHotline: (253) 798-4166 (helpline) Website: https://www.aplaceofhelp.org


Abused Deaf Woman’s Advocy Services (ADWAS): Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services empowers Deaf and Deaf-Blind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. Call: (206) 922-7088 or (206) 812-1001 (local hotline) Email: adwas@adwas.org Website: https://www.adwas.org/


Exodus Housing: Exodus Housing provides rapid rehousing (permanent housing), monthly rental assistance, and case management supportive services to low-income households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. Call: (253) 862-6808. Email: tonya@exodushousing.org Website: https://www.exodushousing.org


Family Renewal Shelter: Offers necessitates of safety and life to domestic violence victims through confidential shelters and programs. Call: (253) 475-9010. TollFree: (888) 550-3915. Email: staff@dvhelp.org Website: http://www.domesticviolencehelp.org


Metropolitan Development Council: Metropolitan Development Council is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County. This non-profit Community Action Agency, MDC responds to community needs by providing services in the areas of healthcare, housing, education, and employment that address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. Call: (253) 383-3921 TDD: (253) 591-0147. Website: https://www.mdc-hope.org


Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) : The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence mobilizes our member programs and allies to end domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. Call: (206) 389-2515. Email: wscadv@wscadv.org Website: https://wscadv.org/


YWCA Support Shelter: The YWCA Support Shelter serves parents and their children who are fleeing domestic violence situations. Call: (253) 272-4181. CrisisHelpHotline: (253) 383-2593 (24/7 crisis line). Email: crisis@ywcapiercecounty.org. Website: https://www.ywcapiercecounty.org


Crystal Judson family Justice Center: the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC) serves the needs of domestic violence victims and their children by providing comprehensive victim services in one, central, safe location in downtown Tacoma. Call: (253) 798-4310. TollFree: (800) 764-2420. TDD: (253) 798-4620. CrisisHelpHotline: (253) 798-4166 (helpline)


Mental Health:

24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 576-7764


Ok2Talk: (800) 273-8255


Pierce County Washington Crisis Services: Call: (800) 576-7764

Text HOME to 741741 to access the National Crisis Text Line.


Comprehensive Life Resources: Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency providing a continuum of behavioral health and community support services. Call: (253) 396-5800


Confidential Associates: Counseling services for individuals, couples, families, teens, children, and groups serving the greater Tacoma Metropolitan Area. Call: (253) 597-8022


Hannah’s Home Care: Hannah’s Home Care provides experienced care at home for older adults, persons with disabilities, young children and post-natal care for mothers and babies. Call: (253) 267-0373 Website: https://hannahhomecare.net/


HomeSparks: At HopeSparks, we envision a world where all children and families are safe, secure, and stable. Call: (253) 565-4484 Email: info@hopesparks.org


Northwest Hording Coalition: Call: (206) 929-2255 or (206) 549-2518 Email: krisl@fulllifecare.org


Washington Recovery Help Line: Provides anonymous, confidential 24-hour help line for Washington State residents. This help line is for those experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge. Call: (866) 789-1511



Military:

Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network: Volunteers drive sick or disabled veterans to and from VA medical facilities for treatment. Call:(253) 583-1343. Website: https://www.dav.org


Department of Veterans Affairs: VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Services is part of US Dept. of Veterans Affairs at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, providing return to work services for eligible Veterans. Address: 9600 Veterans Dr SW Bldg 148 Lakewood WA 98493-0003. Call (253) 583-1712


Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP): STOMP provides one and two-day in-person workshops throughout the United States and overseas and one-hour webinars for military families and military personnel. Call: (253) 565-2266 x 115 (helpline). Email: pave@wapave.org Website: https://wapave.org/ https://wapave.org/get-help


Washington Partnership for Action, Voicesfor Empowerment (PAVE): PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities. Call: (253) 565-2266 x 115 (helpline). Email: pave@wapave.org Website: https://wapave.org/ https://wapave.org/get-help


Pierce County Human Services: Programs include: Aging & Disability Resources, Community Action Programs, Community Development, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Prevention Services, Transportation Services, Veterans Assistance Programs, and WSU Extension. Call: (253) 798-4500 Website https://www.piercecountywa.org/hs




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