Community Resources
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CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
Caring for Kids
(253) 279-9777
Provides clothing, food, school supplies, emergency help Hours vary
NW Furniture Bank
(253) 302-3868
Referral Only Tue-Sat: 9am-2pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe
(253) 582-3384
Maternity clothing, diapers, car seats, strollers: M & F: 10am-12pm
St Francis House
(253) 770-6991
Clothing, household items, furniture, ESL (Español) Hours vary
CRISIS
24-Hour Crisis Line (Mental Health)
(800) 576-7764
Counselors waiting for mental health crises (Español) Hours 24/7
24-Hour Youth Crisis & Help Line
(800) RUNAWAY
For youth in crisis or parents with youth (Español) Hours 24/7
Adult/Child Protective Services
(866) ENDHARM
Physical, emotional & sexual abuse of minors (Español) Hours 24/7
Police/Fire/Emergency
911
For all emergencies (Español) Hours 24/7
Poison Control
(800) 222 1222
24-hour poison hotline (Español) Hours 24/7
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-TALK
Talk to someone about anything suicide-related (Español) Hours 24/7
DENTAL/ HEALTH/ MATERNITY CARE
Carenet Pregnancy & Family Services
(253) 984-6222
Pregnancy tests, ultrasound, baby clothes, car seats, diapers M-F 9am-5pm
Community Healthcare
(253) 589-7030
Family medical center, immunizations, maternity support, eye and dental clinic M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
Franciscan St Claire Hospital
(253) 985-1711
Emergency room & full-service hospital Hours 24/7
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
(253) 539-7445
Dental services for birth-20 yrs (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Molina Healthcare
(800) 294-8620
State Medicaid healthcare (Español) M-F 8am-8pm
DRUG/ALCOHOL SUPPORT
Center for Substance Abuse & Recovery
(253) 284-7814
Youth 14+ outpatient treatment, assessments (Español) M-Th 8am-5pm
Consejo Counseling
(253) 414-7461
Adult & youth outpatient treatment (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Crossroads Treatment Center
(253) 473-7474
Assessment & outpatient treatment M-Th 9am-5pm
Detoxification Services
(253) 593-2413
Detox, withdrawal, 13yrs+ (Español) Hours 24/7
Foundation El Camino
(253) 572-3214
Youth multicultural and Adult (Español) M-Th 9am-5pm
Pierce County Alliance
(253) 572-4750
Walk-ins, assessments, outpatient treatment 8:30am-5pm
Pierce County AA
(253) 474-8897
24-hour hotline with AA info
Pierce County NA
(253) 531-8792
24-hour hotline with NA info
Pierce County Al-Anon
(800) 726-8094
Loved ones affected by addiction M-F 8am-6pm
Recovery Helpline
(866)789-1511
Substance abuse, Problem Gambling & Mental Health
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Korean Women’s Association
(253) 535-4202
Women w/ children shelter & case management M-F: 8:30am-5pm
JBLM Family Advocacy Program
(253) 966-7233
Advocacy for military victims of DV Hours 24/7
YWCA of Pierce County
(253)-272-4181
Domestic violence shelter, advocates & assistance M-F: 8:30am-5:30pm
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
(253) 798-4166
Domestic violence legal & support (Español) M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT
Centro Latino
(253) 572-7717
ESD, ABE & family Support (Español)
Clover Park Technical College
(253) 589-5800
College advising “Get Started Workshop” Hours vary
Education Opportunity Center
(253) 572-5960
Barrier removal for college entrance, FAFSA, testing fees, career assessments (Español) M-Th 9am-5pm Fri 9am-1pm
Goodwill
(253) 573-6500
Training programs & job search assistance M-F: 8am-4pm
High Demand Industry Training
(253) 284-9017
10-week training in high demand field M-F 8am-4:30pm
Pierce College
(253)964-6435
College Advising, Classes, CDU’S M-F 8am-5pm
Tacoma Community House
(253) 383-3951
ELL, GED, Immigration & Employment (Español) Hours Vary
Workforce Central
(253) 472-8094
Manufacturing Academy, job listings, training M-F 8am-5pm
Work Source
(253) 593-7300
Assistance with unemployment benefits & job search
FAMILY PARENTING SERVICES
Catholic Community Services
(253) 383-3697
Family housing, parenting class, case management M-F 8am-5pm
Clover Park School District Student Services
(253) 583-5153
Provides assistance to families to meet student needs Hours vary
Lakewood’s CHOICE
(253) 798-3799
Parent education about youth substance abuse prevention Hours vary
Childcare Aware of WA
(253) 272-8000
Childcare resources line
FOOD
Bread of Life Food Bank
(253) 582-2515
ID address required (Español) Th 1pm-5pm
Emergency Food Network
Additional food resources from Emergency Food Network
Nourish Food Bank
(253) 581-1116
Weekly distribution, ID address required M-F 8am-5pm
Meals on Wheels
(253) 474-1300
Mon-Fri meal delivery for homebound seniors M-F 8am-5pm
Prince on Peace Food Closet
(253) 584-2565
Weekly distribution, ID/address required Tue 12pm-3pm
SNAP (Food benefits)
(877) 501-2233
Information & office locations (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Springbrook Mobile Food Bank
(253) 298-7441
3 Stops: Centerforce, Boston/Lincoln & Springbrook Park Sat 10am-1pm
WIC (Lakewood)
(253) 588-9597
Supplemental food, formula (Español) M-Th 8am-5pm
HOUSING
Access Point 4 Housing
(253) 682-3401
Centralized intake for ALL housing needs M-F 9am-3pm
Landlord Liaison Project (MDC)
(253) 536-6200
Addresses barriers to renting Hours vary
MDC Housing Department
(253) 597-6728
Transitional & permanent supportive housing M-F 8am-4pm
Network Tacoma
(253) 474-9334
Transitional & permanent supportive housing Hours vary
The Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
Emergency shelter M-Th 8am-4:30pm, F 8am-2:30pm
Tacoma Ave Shelter
(253) 572-0131
Emergency shelter for men & women Hours vary
Shared Housing Services
(253) 272-1532
Home sharing, transitional & host homes M-F 8am-5pm
YWCA DV Shelter
(253) 383-2593
Single Parents in domestic violence (Español) 24-hour hotline
Community Housing Programs
(253) 983-7754
Major home repairs & down payment assistance
MENTAL HEALTH
Catholic Community Services
(253) 383-3697
Family, group & individual counseling/support M-F 8am-5pm
Comprehensive Life Resources
(253) 396-5800
Individual counseling (Español) Hours vary
Consejo Counseling
(253) 414-7461
Adult & youth outpatient treatment (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Good Samaritan Mental Health
(253) 445-8120
Individual, chemical dependency, marriage M-F 8am-5pm
Greater Lakes Mental Health
(253) 581-7020
Counseling for adults & children M-F 8am-5pm
Hope Sparks
(253) 565-4484
Counseling, relatives raising children, family support M-F 8am-5pm
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
Lakeview Light and Power
(253) 584-6060
Utility provider & resources for assistance M-F 7am-6pm
LASA
(253) 582-5320
Housing, bus tickets, utility & rental assistance M-F 8:30am-5pm
McKinney Vento (Homeless Youth)
(253) 583-5154
Transportation for students in homelessness M-F 7:30am-4:30pm
St Francis Cabrini
(253) 655-7837
Limited rent/utility assistance Hours vary
YOUTH SERVICES
Boys & Girls Club of Lakewood
(253) 589-8989
Drop in after school program for school aged youth Hours vary
Campfire USA
(253) 627-8153
Day & resident camp, outreach for homeless (Español) Tu-F 9am-4pm
Communities in Schools
(253) 589-7489
Mentoring, afterschool, summer programs M-F Hours vary
Lakewood’s CHOICE
(253) 798-3799
Coalition for youth substance abuse prevention Volunteer opportunities
Lakewood YMCA
(253) 584-9622
Swimming, fitness, intel clubhouse & programs Hours vary
Oasis Youth Center
(253) 671-2838
LGBTQ drop in youth center ages 14-24 Hours vary
REACH Center
(253) 573-6590
Serves 16-24 with education & employment M-F 9am-5pm
Tacoma Community House
(253) 383-3951
16-21 year olds career & internship program Hours vary
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
School Liaison Office
(253) 967-7195
Help military families better understand the education process, school organization and interaction strategies
Army Emergency Relief
(253) 967-9852/9812
Emergency financial assistance
Air Force Aid Society Aid
(253) 982-7027
Emergency financial assistance
Directorate of Personnel & Family Readiness
JBLM Main
(253) 967-6399
McChord Field
(253) 982-0176
Family programs to support service members
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
(253) 967-9704
Assistance for military families with special medical & educational needs
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
(253) 967-6618
Services & training to enhance family and life skills
Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
(253) 963-2223/2226
Counseling services