Tacoma & Pierce County

Community Resources

Find practical, local support for food, housing, health, safety, recovery, legal needs and more. Services and eligibility can change; contact the organization before visiting.

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Immediate danger: Call 911. Mental health or suicide crisis: Call or text 988.

Pierce County crisis support: Call 1-800-576-7764. View local hotlines →

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Washington 211

Search statewide help for food, rent, utilities, health care, shelters and more.

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Access Pierce

Local navigation for housing, shelter and basic-needs services. Call or text 253-572-4357.

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Pierce County Human Services

County programs for housing, veterans, families, older adults and people with disabilities.

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Food and nutrition

Emergency Food Network

Interactive map of food pantries and meal sites throughout Pierce County.

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Pierce County Food Banks

Food-bank locations, schedules and important access notes. Call before visiting.

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Housing, rent help and shelter

Tacoma Housing Authority

Affordable housing information, resident services and links to urgent housing support.

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Domestic violence and sexual assault

YWCA Pierce County

Confidential shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, legal services and survivor advocacy.

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Crystal Judson Family Justice Center

Coordinated advocacy and services for people experiencing domestic abuse.

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Substance use, harm reduction and recovery

TPCHD Opioid Treatment Services

Medication for opioid use disorder, counseling and referrals, including walk-in access.

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Tacoma Needle Exchange

Safer-use supplies, naloxone, testing supplies, referrals and harm-reduction support.

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Washington Recovery Help Line

Free, confidential support for substance use, problem gambling and mental health concerns.

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Tacoma Recovery Center & Cafe

Peer-led, clinical and holistic recovery support for people affected by substance use, trauma, homelessness and related behavioral-health challenges.

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LGBTQIA2S+ support

Oasis Youth Center

Drop-in space, support and leadership programs for LGBTQ+ youth ages 11–24.

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Mental health and peer support

Comprehensive Life Resources

Same-day behavioral health support, crisis services, outpatient care and peer services.

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NAMI Pierce County

Education, family support, peer groups and crisis-resource information.

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Medical care and street outreach

Community Health Care

Medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health care at locations across Pierce County.

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Neighborhood Clinic

Evening medical care for people without insurance or with high-deductible insurance. Check current eligibility and clinic hours before visiting.

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Youth, children and families

The REACH Center

Education, employment, housing and advocacy for young people in Tacoma and Pierce County.

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Child Care Aware of Washington

Help locating child care and understanding child-care financial assistance.

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Culturally specific and immigrant support

Tacoma Community House

Immigration, education, employment and advocacy services for immigrants and refugees.

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Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Culturally grounded programs, navigation, food assistance and community services.

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Mi Centro

Community connection, advocacy, education and services for Latino and Indigenous families.

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Employment and financial stability

Metropolitan Development Council

Employment, education, housing, energy and health programs for Pierce County residents.

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Valeo Vocation

Paid work opportunities, case management and employment support for people experiencing homelessness in Tacoma and Pierce County.

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Transportation and mobility

Pierce Transit

Routes, reduced fares, paratransit and other public transportation information.

Plan transportation →
Hopelink Medicaid Transportation

Transportation coordination for eligible Apple Health medical appointments.

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Help keep this directory useful. Programs, hours and eligibility change. Please verify details directly with each provider. Tacoma Community Exchange links to outside organizations for information and does not endorse or guarantee their services. Directory reviewed September 2026.

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