Community Resources - Bethel School District

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The following list of community resources are available to students and families living in the Bethel School district area. These resources cover a broad range of topics and people—including crisis services, health/medical, counseling, recreation, senior citizen and ethnic-specific services.

The list will be monitored and updated by Bethel Social Work and Counseling staff. Please forward your suggestions or corrections to Patti Bunnell via phone or email: 253-683-6854 or Email Here

Index:

Crisis help
Runaway help
Alcohol/Drug help
Counseling
Medical/Dental
Health Insurance
Pregnancy/Infants
Disability/Special Needs
Food Bank
Housing/Shelter
Clothing
Transportation
Parents/Families
Recreation
Grief/Loss
Senior citizens
Housing
Population specific services
Legal/Financial
Information/Referral

CRISIS:

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DSHS)
1-866-363-4276

CRISIS LINE (Pierce Co.-Optum Health)
1-800-576-7764
TDD: 253-798-4349
Non-crisis Recovery Response Line: 1-877-780-5222, 3pm-11pm

CRISIS (Mental Health)
Greater Lakes (Mon.-Fri., 8-5pm, excluding holidays)
253-584-8933
http://www.glmhc.org

Good Samaritan
253-445-8120 (refers to Optum Crisis Line)
Toll Free 1-888-445-8120 (refers to Optum Crisis Line)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE (YWCA)
253-272-4181, ext.222 (Legal Advocacy)
253-383-2593 (Crisis Line)
http://ywcapiercecounty.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE (PIERCE CO.)
253-798-3502 or Toll Free 1-800-764-2420
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (WA. STATE)
1-800-562-6025

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-CRYSTAL JUDSON FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
253-798-4166 or Toll Free: 1-800-764-2420
TDD: 253-798-4620
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/fjc/index.htm
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

POISON INFORMATION
1-800-222-1222

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF PIERCE CO.
253-474-7273 or Toll Free 1-800-756-7273 (24 hour)
http://www.sexualassaultcenter.com

SUICIDE PREVENTION-NATIONAL SUICIDE LIFELINE
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255

SUICIDE PREVENTION-NATIVE YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE
1-877-209-1266

VIOLENT CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES
253-383-5254
http://www.vcvs.org

RUNAWAYS:

Family Reconciliation Services (F.R.S.):
1-800-422-7556
Runaways, families in conflict—age 12 and over

National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929

Safe Place
253-279-8333
Shelter, resources for youth

Youth Emergency Services-Y.E.S.
253-798-3849
Pierce Co. Sheriff Dept.

ALCOHOL/DRUGS:

Alcoholics Anonymous
253-474-8897 (24 hour)

Alcohol/Drug 24-Hour Help Line
1-800-562-1240
http://www.adhl.org

Community Counseling Institute
253-759-0852
Assessments $60-$90 or medical coupon, youth under 21 free
Most insurances, med coupons
Outpatient Services
http://www.cciwa.org

Consejo Counseling/Referral Service-Tacoma Youth Services
253-414-7461
Free Assessments
Most Insurance/med coupons
Transportation/meals provided
Outpatient services
http://www.consejocounseling.org

El Camino (Foundation for Multicultural Solutions)
Tacoma: 253-572-3214, or 253-572-3215
Free assessments
Outpatient services
Accepts most insurance and med coupons

Lakeside Milam Recovery Center
Tacoma: 253-272-2242
Puyallup: 253-840-8687
http://www.lakesidemilam.com
Free Assessments
Inpatient and Outpatient Services
No Medical Coupons accepted

Narcotics Anonymous
253-531-8792
http://www.pcana.org

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Drug and Alcohol Treatment
253-593-0247 (offers outpatient, intensive outpatient, youth treatment, gambling treatment)
http://eptha.com/treatment.html

S.T.O.P.
Tacoma: 253-471-0890
Puyallup: 253-770-4720
http://www.stopwa.com
Free Assessments
Outpatient Services
No medical coupons accepted

Tacoma Detoxification Center
253-593-2413
(adolescents 13-17 and adults)
http://www.mdc-tacoma.org/

COUNSELING:

Employee Assistance/Bethel School District
Magellan Behavioral Health
1-800-523-5668 (24 hour)
Bethel School District Employees and their families

Greater Lakes Mental Health
253-581-7020
http://www.glmhc.org

Multicare-Good Samaritan Behavioral Health
Request Services: 253-445-8120 or 1-888-445-8120
More information: 253-697-8400
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/behavioral-health/

Pacific Lutheran University - Marriage and Family Therapy Center
253-535-8782, sliding scale; does not accept medical coupons or other insurance
http://www.plu.edu/marriage-family-therapy/Couple—Family-Therapy-Clinic/home.php

Puyallup Counseling
10116 - 116th St. E.
Suite 202
Puyallup, WA 98373
253-770-1157

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Kwawachee Counseling Center
253-593-0247
http://eptha.com/Kwawachee.html

Puyallup Valley Institute
325 East Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-848-9088
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/Puyallup-valley-institute

School Counselors/School Social Workers
Each Bethel School is served by School Counselors or School Social Workers.
Contact your student’s school for more information.

MEDICAL/DENTAL:

Access to Baby and Child Dentistry
253-798-4720
http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=34

Community Health Care Clinics

Medical
Tacoma: 253-597-3813
Eastside Tacoma: 253-471-4553
Lakewood: 253-589-7030
Parkland: 253-536-2020
Spanaway: 253-847-2304
Tillicum: 253-589-7027
Women’s Health Clinic/Tacoma: 253-597-4163

Dental
Milgard Family Dental/Tacoma: 253-572-7002
Lakewood Dental: 253-589-7188

DSHS/Basic Health/Sliding Fee Scale
http://www.commhealth.org

Dental Health Referral (Pierce Co.)
253-798-6044

HIV/Aids Hotline (WA State)
1-800-272-2437

Kids Choice Dental
253-848-7000
http://www.kidschoice-dental.com

Lindquist Dental/(Parkland)
253-539-7445
http://www.lindquistdental.org/

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital -
Referral/Health Information Line: 1-866-636-8584
General Information: 1-800-342-9919
http://www.multicare.org/Marybridge
Mobile Dental Clinic
For children and adults who are in transitional housing or living with friends or extended family members.
When: Call the number below for next date scheduled.
Where: Bethel Family Center/Challenger High School, 18020 B Street East, Spanaway
To Make An Appointment Call Vontell: 253-691-7596
Walk-ins also welcome

Multicare Mobile Health Services-Immunization
253-697-4010
http://www.multicare.org/home/mobile-health-services/

Pierce County AIDS Foundation
253-383-2565
http://www.piercecountyaids.org

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Takopid Health Clinic
253-593-0232
http://www.eptha.com

SeaMar Community Health Center
1112 South Cushman, Tacoma
253-593-2144
Serving Latino community
http://www.seamar.org

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
253-798-6500
http://www.tpchd.org

HEALTH INSURANCE:

Apple Health for Kids (DSHS)
1-877-543-7669
State medical/dental coverage for children to age 19
http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov/AppleHealth/

Basic Health Plan
1-800-660 9840
http://www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
State medical plan for adults, age 19 and over; must register for wait list

Tri-Care
TRI-WEST Health Care Alliance (West Region)
1-888-874-9378
Serving military personnel, dependents, and retirees
http://www.tricare.mil

PREGNANCY/INFANTS:

Care Net Pregnancy and Family Services of Pierce County
253-383-2988 Tacoma
253-770-8697 Puyallup-South Hill and Valley
253-984-6222 Lakewood
http://pregnancyhelppierce.org/

Family Planning and Pregnancy Test Referral (Pierce Co.)
253-798-2987

OB Access Clinic
253-403-4300

Planned Parenthood
University Place: 1-800-203-7526
Tacoma: 253-272-2718
Puyallup: 253-864-8548
http://www.plannedparenthood.org

Pregnancy Aid
253-383-4100
902 Market St.
Tacoma, WA
Mon./Wed./Fri.:10am-1:30pm
Maternity, baby and children’s clothes, baby food and utilities assistance. Food bank. Free pregnancy tests.

WIC Programs:
Bethel Family Center Site (at Challenger) 253-846-8234
Puyallup Site: 253-848-0490
Parkland Site: 253-531-4851
Eatonville Site (Thursdays): 360-832-4232

DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS:

Autism-Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
http://meetup.takaboutcuringautism.org/washington

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
206-622-6127
http://www.nwchadd.org

Deaf Access Program (Wash. Relay Service-TTY)
Dial 711 to connect with a relay operator
Customer Service: 1-800-676-3777 TTY/Voice
1-800-676-4290 TTY/Voz (Spanish)
For deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired
http://www.washingtonrelay.com

Mary Bridge-Children’s Therapy Unit
253-697-5200
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/childrens-therapy-unit

Pierce Co. Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
253-564-0707
http://www.pc2online.org

Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
253-565-9000
Services, information, advocacy for children/adults with disabilities
http://www.tacid.org

UW Autism Center
Seattle: 206-221-6806
Tacoma: 253-692-4721
http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/index.php

Washington P.A.V.E.
253-565-2266 (V/TTY)
1-800-572-7368 (V/TTY)
Information/educational advocacy
http://www.washingtonpave.com

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FOOD BANKS:

Please note that each food bank’s hours vary. It would be best to call before arriving at the site to ensure that they can serve you. Some food banks serve certain areas and zip codes only, others are open for hot meals only.

B.A.S.H.
253-531-9600
Delivery of food from food banks to elderly, homebound and disabled, clothing bank, some food boxes available to walk-ins. Call for location/info.
http://www.bashfoodbank.org

Chosen Generation Food Bank
22802 Meridian Ave.
Graham, WA 98338
Open: Wed./Fri. 12:30pm-4pm
253-576-8807
No income qualifications

Francis House
322 7th St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-848-3618
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 10am-3pm
Call to verify that your zip code is included in their service area
http://www.saintfrancishouse.net

Graham South Hill Food Bank
10425 187th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374-9578
253-846-3805
Open: Mon., Wed., Fri.
10am to 1:30pm
Tues., 1st and 3rd of month
7-8:30pm
May use twice a month, bring current I.D.

My Sister’s Pantry
621 Tacoma Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-627-1186
Hours: 1st and 3rd Mon., 5pm-7pm; 4th Sat.10:30am-12:30pm
http://www.mysisterspantry.org/

Open Door Vineyard Community Services Food Bank
7808 207th St Ct E
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-579-5090
Open: Mon./Thurs., 12pm-3pm and Wed./Fri. 5pm-7pm by appt.

Parkland Food Bank
11222 10th Ave. So.
Parkland, WA 98444
253-535-1293
Serving zip codes: 98444, 98445, 98446, 98447, and 98387 zip codes
Open: Tues. and Thurs.
11am to 2pm
First time clients must bring ID and proof of address

Rainier View Christian Church-Food Bank
12305 Spanaway Loop
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-531-0757
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-12pm, Thurs., 1pm-3pm; call ahead of time
Serves zip codes:98444, 98445, 98446, 98387
http://www.rainierview.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=45065&PID=668255

Roy Fish
220 E. 1st
Roy, WA 98580
253-383-1976
Open Mon. and Fri. 1-3pm; call for appts between 9:15am-12pm
Bring I.D. and proof of address

Spanaway Fish
16001 A Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-383-1817
Open: Mon., Wed., Fri., between 1pm-3pm
Call for appt between 9:15am-12pm

Tacoma Adventist Community Services-Special Diet Food Bank
3108 Portland Ave. E.
Tacoma, WA
253-272-8289
Open: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10:30am to 2:45pm

SHELTER:

Agape House
253-572-0506
Single men and women

American Red Cross
253-474-0400
Shelter for fire, flood victims
http://www.rainier-redcross.org/

Family Renewal (Domestic Violence)
253-475-9010
Single women and women with children

G Street
253-627-6466
Single and two parent families

Puyallup Homeless Coalition
Open Hearth Program: 253-307-2274
http://www.puyalluphomelesscoalition.com/

Salvation Army
253-627-3962

Tacoma Rescue Mission-Family Shelter
609 South 15th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-272-1974

Tacoma Rescue Mission-Men’s Shelter
425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-4493
Single men
http://www.rescue-mission.org/mens-shelter

Women’s Support, Domestic Violence
253-272-4181

CLOTHING:

The Crossing
10625 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-537-2001
Clothing, shower, and other assistance

Our Lady Queen of Heaven
14601 A Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-3252
Back to school clothing and school supplies bank
http://www.rc.net/seattle/olqh/index.htm

Rainier View Christian Church-Clothing Bank
12305 Spanaway Loop
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-531-0757
Hours: Most days, 9am-11am; call ahead of time
Serves zip codes:98444, 98445, 98446, 98387
http://www.rainierview.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=45065&PID=668255

Wear It Out
320 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387-8322
Contact Penny: 253-777-7489 or
Joyce: 253-686-0614
Hours: Sat. 9am - 5pm
Free clothing store that offers gently used and new clothing, and shoes.

TRANSPORTATION:

Paratransit Services Pierce County
1-800-925-5438

Pierce Transit
253-581-8000
Bus Routes/Fares

Pierce Transit Shuttle (Disabled)
253-581-8100
1-800-841-1118

PARENTS/FAMILIES:

A Common Voice
253-537-2145
Marge Critchlow
Support for parents of children with emotional, behavioral or mental health concerns
http://acommonvoice.org/

Childcare Referral Resource Line (Pierce Co.)
253-591-2025
1-888-370-6133
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?nid=142

Bethel Family Center
18020 East B Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-683-6850
Coordinator: Jill Palmer
http://www.bethelfamilycenter.org

Hope Sparks-Kinship Support Group
6424 North 9th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
253-565-4484
Kinship Care/Counseling
http://www.hopesparks.org

Kinship Care in Washington State-Relatives Raising Children
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare/

Washington State Childcare resources and Referral Network
http://www.childcarenet.org

RECREATION:

4-H
3602 Pacific Ave, Suite B, Tacoma, WA 98418-7920
253-798-7160
http://www.pierce.wsu.edu/4-h/index.html

Boys and Girls Club-McChord Youth Center
Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord
Bldg. 3032, off Lincoln Blvd
JBLM McChord Field
253-982-2203
http://www.mcchordafb.us/cyss_youth.html

Boys and Girls Club-North Fort Youth Center
Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord
Bldg 8584, American Lake Ave
253-966-7166
http://www.jblmmwr.com/youthservices.html

Boys and Girls Club-South Pierce County
320 176th St. E. (Portable #26)
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-683-7426
http://www.bgcsps.org/south-pierce

Boy Scouts, Pacific Harbors Council
253-752-7731
http://www.pacificharbors.org

Camp Fire USA-Orca Council
253-597-6234
http://www.campfireusaorca.org/

Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Dupont Center: 253-475-0307 or 1-800-541-9852
http://www.girlscoutsww.org

Metro Parks-Tacoma
For general inquiries: 253-305-1022
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/

Pierce Co. Parks and Recreation
253-798-4176
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/parks.htm

Sprinker Recreation Center
14824 S. C Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)798-4000
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/recreate/sprinker.htm

Summit-Parkland Youth Association
253-298-3026
http://www.eteamz.com/spya/

YMCA
Lakewood: 253-584-9622
Mel Korum-Puyallup: 253-841-9622
Morgan Family-Tacoma: 253-564-9622
Tacoma Center: 253-597-6444
http://www.ymcapkc.org

GRIEF/LOSS:
Bridges, A Center for Grieving Children
253-272-8266
For teachers, parents, counselors and other adults
http://www.multicare.org/marybridge/bridges-center-grieving

Dougy Center-National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Resources for children, adults, teachers
http://www.dougy.org

Grief Counseling Referral-Pierce County
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/assist/astgrief.htm

Tears Foundation
253-200-0944
Provides financial assistance to pay for funeral costs for infants (up to one years old)
http://www.thetearsfoundation.org

SENIOR CITIZENS:

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Washington State: 1-866-227-7457
http://www.aarp.org

ADRC Resources A-Z
253-798-4600
1-800-562-0332
http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/altc/pierceseniorinforesourcesall.htm

Catholic Community Services-Senior Services
Homecare: (877) 870-1582
Home Meals: 253-474-1200

Eldercare Locater
1-800-677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx

Retirement Community.com
http://www.retirementcommunity.com/senior-housing.php

Spana-Park Senior Center
325 152nd St. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
Mailing address: P.O. Box 219, Spanaway, WA 98387
253-537-4854
Phone answered 9am-4pm, Mon. through Fri.

HOUSING/UTILITIES:

Energy Assistance 1-866-223-1359
Call for an appointment

Helping Hand House
253-848-6096
11701 - 101st Ave. Ct. E.
Puyallup, WA 98373
http://www.helpinghandhouse.org

Landlord/Tenant Act Resources http://www.atg.wa.gov/ResidentialLT/default.aspx
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
State Department: (360) 725-2855
Check web site for program updates within specific district.
http://www.liheapwa.org

Mi Casa 253-841-2182 Housing development for low-income/single parent families
http://www.micasahousing.org

Pierce Co. Housing Authority (Section 8) 253-620-5400
http://www.pchawa.org

Public Works and Utilities
253-798-2179
Information on recycling, trash, yard waste, enforcement, composting, hazardous waste;
Resources for students, teachers, and contacts
http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/services/home/environ/waste/recycle/recmenu.htm

Shared Housing Services
253-272-1532
http://www.shstac-pc.com

Tacoma Housing Authority
253-207-4400
http://www.tacomahousing.org

Tacoma Power Aid
(253) 651-5065
Individuals are limited to assistance once in a twelve month period;
Cannot get assistance if received Family Needs or LIHEAP funds within the last 12 months.
http://www.associatedministries.org/pages/tacoma_power_aid.htm

Tacoma Rescue Mission-Youth Program at Tyler St. Family Campus 1424 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98405 253-383-4493
http://www.rescue-mission.org/youth-program

Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Low Interest Home Loans 1-800-767-4663 www.wshfc.org

Youth Resources (transitional housing/services for homeless youth)
253-209-5216
http://www.youthresources.us

POPULATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES:

Asian Counseling Services
253-697-8650
Wide range of behavioral health services;
Bilingual counseling offered in Cambodian, Korean, and Vietnamese
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/asian-counseling-services

Centro Latino
253-572-7717
Offers youth, family services, employment education and training, and ESL classes for Latino families in Pierce County
http://www.clatino.org

Korean Women’s Association (KWA)
253-535-4202 or 1-888-508-2780
Offers wide array of services for Asian and Pacific Islander populations
http://www.kwacares.org/

Indochinese Cultural Service Center
253-473-5666

Oasis Youth Center
A confidential drop-in and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County.
253-671-2838
http://www.oasisyouthcenter.org/

People of Color Against Aids Network (POCAAN)
919 So. 9th St.
Tacoma 98405
253-272-2577
http://www.pocaan.org/

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
253-593-0232
Healthcare and behavioral health resources offered to Pierce County Natives enrolled in federally-recognized tribes
http://www.eptha.com

Safe Schools Coalition
An international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/

South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agency
Offers TANF assistance to tribally enrolled Natives
Tacoma TANF Office: 253-250-0550
Shelton Headquarters: 360-426-3990 or toll-free at
1-800-924-3984
http://www.spipa.org/

Tahoma Indian Center
Offers meals, AA meetings, cultural and social services referrals
Open 9 am - 3 pm daily, evenings, and weekends a month for community gatherings
253-593-2707
http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=families_emergencyservices_tahomaindiancenter

LEGAL/FINANCIAL:

Attorney General (Consumer Protection)
1-800-551-4636
http://www.atg.wa.gov/fileacomplaint.aspx

Birth Certificate/Vital Records
Pierce Co. 253-798-6418
State/Olympia (360)236-4300
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehsphl/chs/cert.htm

Child Support Enforcement
Tacoma Field Office: 253-597-3700 or 1-800-345-9976
Olympia: 1-800-457-6202
http://fortress.wa.gov/dcs

Dispute Resolution Center of Pierce County
(253) 572-3657

District Court
253-798-7487

Lawyer Referral Service
253-383-3432
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm
Initial consultation fee of $20 for the first 30 minute consultation with the attorney.
http://www.tpcba.com/page.php?id=7

Northwest Justice Project-CLEAR
1-888-201-1014
Low income law help;
Takes calls outside of King County on weekdays from 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m
http://www.nwjustice.org/what-clear

Northwest Justice Project-CLEAR Senior
1-888-387-7111
Law help for seniors over 60

Northwest Justice Project-Washington Law Help
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org

Pierce County Sheriff
South Hill Precinct
271 John Bananola Way East
(160th St. East & Meridian Ave. East)
South Hill, WA 98374
253-798-3278 (non-emergency)
911 (EMERGENCY)

Remann Hall (Juvenile Court)
253-798-7900

Pierce County Jail
253-798-4668

Sex Offender Registration
(Pierce Co. Sheriff)
253-798-7530
http://sheriffalerts.com/

Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Puyallup Office: 811 South Hill Park Dr, Suite A
Puyallup, WA 98373

Tacoma Office: 2608 S. 47th St.
Tacoma, WA 98409

Superior Court
253-798-7455

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Volunteer Legal Services
253-572-5134
http://www.tacomaprobono.org

Voter/Election Information
253-798-7427
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/aud/elections/main.htm

Washington State Legislative Hotline
1-800-562-6000

DSHS/Community Service Office (CSO)
Call Center Number: 1-877-501-2233

Lakewood CSO 5712 Main St. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-476-6800

Pierce East CSO
201 West Main St.
Puyallup, WA 98371-9987
253-476-6818

Pierce South CSO
1301 East 72nd St.
Tacoma, 98404-3348
253-471-4400

Food Stamps, TANF, medical
http://www.dshs.wa.gov

INFORMATION/REFERRAL:

DSHS
http://access.wa.gov

Fort Lewis-McChord Information and Referral Program
253-966-8433

Pierce County
1-800-992-2456
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us

Pierce County Library-Processing and Administrative Center
253-536-6500
Homework help, summer reading programs, resource pages, employment resources, events and programs updates throughout Pierce County.
http://www.piercecountylibrary.org

State of Washington
http://access.wa.gov/

Tacoma Public Library Quick Information
253-591-5666
Help with homework.
http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/page.aspx?hid=1534

United Way Help Line
Dial 211
http://www.uwpc.org