Community Resource Library
The resources housed in this library are sorted into the categories below, select a category to explore the available resources and check back regularly as this is a growing database of support options for our clients.
Housing
Resources for housing, rental, or voucher support.
Food
Resources for nutritional services.
Transportation
Resources for transportation assistance.
Healthcare
Resources for accessing medical, dental, vision, or other health care.
Childcare
Resources for child care or parenting support.
Parenting
Resources for support with parenting skills.
Legal
Resources for legal or law enforcement support.
Employment
Resources for job support services or career centers.
Hygiene
Resources related to showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, clothing, etc.
Immigration
Resources for immigration needs including travel planning, lawyers, safety, or citizenship.
Substance Recovery
Resources for substance use recovery and rehabilitation.
Smoking Cessation
Referral resources for smoking cessation.
Miscellaneous
Other resources to be built on in the future.
Housing
Resources for housing, rental, or voucher support.
Pierce County
Coordinated Entry
Who it serves: Anyone experiencing housing instability in Pierce County
Services: Connection to all housing support vouchers, shelters, low-income housing, rental lotteries, etc.
For the most part, all people seeking housing in Pierce County must enter the Coordinated Entry system by calling 211 or visiting the link.
Inclement Weather Shelters
Who it serves: Site specifies by shelter location
Services: Day shelter for inclement weather incidents
Day Shelters
Who it serves: Varies by location, see site for details
Overnight Shelters
Who it serves: Varies by location, some specific to certain populations
Services: Emergency shelter locations
Overnight Shelters (Additional)
Who it serves: Varies by location, some specific to certain populations
Services: Overnight shelter locations
Eviction Prevention
Who it serves: Any household facing eviction
Services: Overdue rent assistance
Functions on a lottery basis, must be facing eviction to enter the lottery
Housing Discrimination Prevention
Who it serves: Resources for enforcing anti-discrimination laws
Services: Multiple organizations that support fair housing practices
Safe Parking
Who it serves: Anyone living in their vehicle looking for safe places to park
Services: Designated areas for legal overnight parking
iOverlander
Who it serves: Anyone living in their vehicle looking for places to park
Services: App that gathers data on urban parking spots and rural campsites for those living in a vehicle
Basic Needs Community Resource Directory
Who it serves: Links to housing resources for various populations and special circumstances
Helping Hand House
Who it serves: Families with children
Services: Financial aid for those facing eviction
Phone: 253-682-3401
Catholic Community Services
Who it serves: Tacoma residents
Services: Meals, shelter, housing support
King County
Coordinated Entry
Who it serves: Anyone experiencing housing instability in King County
Services: Connection to all housing support vouchers, shelters, low-income housing, rental lotteries, etc.
For the most part, all people seeking housing in King County must enter the Coordinated Entry system by calling 211 or visiting the link.
Safe Park
Who it serves: Any
Services: Offers safe parking programs for those staying overnight in their vehicles, with lots located in north, west and central Seattle.
Women's Safe Park
Who it serves: Women and Families
Services: Lake Washington United Methodist Church offers their parking lot to guests as a safe place to park and sleep in their cars. After a short intake process and background check, guests are invited to stay.
Rest Shelter for Trafficked Women
Who it serves: Women
Services: The Emergency Receiving Center (ERC) provides individual rooms for seven women (cis and transgender) to stay for 30-90 days.
Seattle Housing Authority
Who it serves: King County Residents
Services: Can provide housing vouchers depending on income eligibility.
City of Seattle Housing
Who it serves: King County Residents
Services: The City of Seattle keeps a list of non-emergent affordable rental housing.
Food
Resources for nutritional services.
Pierce County
Emergency Food Network
Who it serves: Anyone experiencing food or nutritional instability
Services: Free food, some have delivery options
Interactive map with all Pierce County locations for food support
Washington Connection Portal
Who it serves: WA Residents
Services: Applications for basic food (SNAP) benefits as well as screening eligibility for additional services like Medicaid, Emergency Cash Assistance, etc.
SNAP/WIC
Who it serves: Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program & Women's, Infants, and Children benefits
King County
Food Lifeline Search Tool
Who it serves: All WA residents
Services: Search tool for finding food resources
Transportation
Resources for transportation assistance.
Pierce County
Around the Sound
Who it serves: Anyone needing transportation
Services: Non-emergent medical, airport, event, or long-distance transportation with mobility assistance trained drivers.
Pierce Transit
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce County
Services: General fixed-route public transportation and ADA shuttles
Pierce County Paratransit
Who it serves: Medicaid clients
Services: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for Medicaid-covered appointments.
Sound Transit
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce or King County
Services: Sounder train transportation to south King County as well as Light Rail into Seattle
ORCA Lift
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce or King County
Services: Reduced-fare public transportation through the ORCA LIFT program.
Beyond the Borders
Who it serves: People with disabilities, seniors 65+, veterans, youth aged 12-17, and those who identify as low income
Services: Helps eligible riders in east and south Pierce County access public transit, medical services, employment and shopping.
St. Vincent De Paul
Who it serves: Anyone connected to their services
Services: Can provide gas vouchers
Catholic Community Services
Who it serves: Low-income seniors and adults with disabilities
Services: Door-through-door transportation to medical, dental, grocery shopping and essential errands.
The Mustard Seed Project
Who it serves: Seniors living on the Key Peninsula
Services: Senior Ride Program
King County
Sound Transit
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce or King County
Services: Sounder train transportation to south King County as well as Light Rail into Seattle
ORCA Lift
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce or King County
Services: Reduced-fare public transportation through the ORCA LIFT program.
Healthcare
Resources for accessing medical, dental, vision, or other health care.
Washington
Medicaid Application Instructions
Who it serves: Anyone in WA can apply for Medicaid
Services: Healthcare coverage for individuals, families, children, etc.
Medicaid Application
Who it serves: Anyone in WA can apply for Medicaid
Services: Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision for individuals, families, children, etc.
Free Health Clinics
Who it serves: Anyone in WA
Services: Medical, Homelessness Services, PT/OT, Detox, Behavioral Health, Alternative Medicine, Hearing, Vision, Dental, Referrals
Care-A-Van Mobile Health Services
Who it serves: Anyone in WA, insurance not required
Services: Naloxone distribution and opioid prevention education, blood pressure and glucose checks, mental health screening, and telehealth referrals.
Molina Mobile Health
Who it serves: Molina members in need of preventive and sick visits. Anyone who needs help enrolling in Apple Health (Medicaid).
Services: Preventive health and wellness screenings, sick visits, and more.
King County Street Medicine Program
Who it serves: Anyone residing in King County who is experiencing homelessness
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Who it serves: Care for people living with HIV/AIDS
Services: Doctor, Diagnostic center, HIV testing center, Blood testing service
STD/HIV Testing (Aids Healthcare Foundation)
Who it serves: Anyone looking for STD testing
Services: HIV testing center, STD clinic, STD testing service
AIMS Center - Adolescent Mental Health Treatment w/ UW
Who it serves: Adolescents struggling with low-acuity anxiety and depression
Services: FAST Trainings and Services, rapid interventions for adolescent low acuity mental health concerns.
Childcare
Resources for child care or parenting support.
Pierce County
Free or Reduced Childcare WA
Who it serves: Screening tool online, generally any WA resident
Services: Free or low-cost child care through Washington state's Working Connections Child Care Subsidy program
HopeSparks
Who it serves: Children and families in Tacoma & Pierce County
Services: Early intervention, kinship care, home visiting, and parent education especially for kids with special needs.
ECEAP - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program
Who it serves: Families with children 3-4 yrs old
Services: Free state-funded preschools
DCYF Search Tool for Child Care and Early Learning
Who it serves: Families in WA
Services: Child Care Check search tool and Early Achievers
Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Who it serves: Adoptive, foster, guardianship, and kinship caregivers
Services: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 6-7:30p. No registration needed.
Coordinated Care of WA Free Adopted Youth Mentorship
Who it serves: Youth in Washington (ages 12-18) adopted from foster care
Services: No-cost, virtual individual and group mentoring.
To register for 1:1 and/or group mentoring, email [email protected]
Diaper Bank (PCECN)
Who it serves: 13 locations
Parenting
Resources for support with parenting skills.
Pierce County
Incredible Years Early Intervention
Services: Framework for parenting effectively
Developing Friendship in Kids
Services: Article about developing friendship skills in kids
Family Resource Centers
Who it serves: Families in Pierce County
Services: Health and well-being programs, family health programs, childcare resources, early learning, developmental screenings, behavioral health, mental health first aid, immunizations, tobacco cessation help, opioid treatment services, legal support, domestic violence help, financial management, education and career connections, employment and workforce training, refugee services.
Family Initiated Treatment
Who it serves: Washington State Residents
Services: Guidebook on Family Initiated Treatment for adolescent clients experiencing mental health challenges.
Legal
Resources for legal or law enforcement support.
Pierce County
Tacoma Pro Bono
Who it serves: Anyone in Pierce County
Services: Pierce County's Free Civil Legal Aid Program
Advocacy for Resident in a Care Facility
Services: Staff and volunteers investigate complaints and help people to negotiate with the facility.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: (253) 798-3789
Bankruptcy
Services: Works to resolve issues of debt, credit reports, bankruptcy and bankruptcy alternatives.
Federal Bankruptcy: (253) 882-3900
Child Visitation
Services: Brings parties together to negotiate an agreement.
WA Arbitration and Mediation: (253) 627-3656
Child Visitation (Relatives Raising Children)
Services: Helps people who care for relatives to find resources and services.
Relatives Raising Children: (253) 565-5823
Child Visitation (CLEAR)
Services: Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources.
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education and Referral): (888) 201-1014
Civil Law
Services: All areas of civil law for low-income clients.
Neighborhood Legal Clinic: (253) 572-5134
Consumer Complaint (Attorney General)
Services: Accepts written complaints about businesses, investigates, sometimes sues on behalf of the state if the business practices are illegal.
Attorney General: (253) 593-2904
Consumer Complaint (BBB)
Services: Investigates complaints about Better Business Bureau members.
Better Business Bureau: (253) 431-2222
Creditors
Services: Can negotiate with creditors and help you get reduced payments over a longer time.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service: (253) 588-1858
Estate Issues
Services: Focused on wills, powers of attorney and other estate issues.
Pierce County AIDS Foundation Wills Project: (253) 383-2565
Family Law Issues (Lawhelp Center)
Services: Deals with all areas of civil law (dissolution, temporary orders, parenting plans, paternity, custody, support, etc.) for low-income clients only.
Lawhelp Center: (253) 798-3627
Family Law Issues (Pro Se Clinic)
Services: For low-income clients representing themselves in all areas of family law.
Pro Se Family Law Clinic: (253) 572-5134
General Law Issues
Services: Both Korean and Russian translation available at MSM clinic.
Lakewood Pro Bono Clinic at the Multicultural Self-Sufficiency Movement (MSM): (253) 584-5615
Getting Money from People who Owe You
Services: Courts presided over by a commissioner; individuals can represent themselves.
Small Claims Court ($2,500 maximum): (253) 798-7487
Landlord Tenant Problem (City of Tacoma)
Services: Providing information and resources to both landlords and tenants to resolve disputes under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.
City of Tacoma Landlord Tenant Information and Assistance: (253) 591-5000 or 311
Landlord Tenant Problem (CLEAR)
Services: Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources - can sometimes take your case if you meet their service eligibility and priorities.
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral): (888) 201-1014
Lawyer Referral
Services: Helps individuals connect with experienced legal help for a variety of issues. Charges a $40 fee for initial 30-minute consultation.
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association: (253) 383-3432
Neighbor Encroaching on Your Property (Mediation)
Services: Brings parties together to negotiate an agreement.
Washington Arbitration and Mediation: (253) 627-3656
Neighbor Encroaching on Your Property (City)
Services: Can investigate complaints of encroachment in some cases.
City of Tacoma Building and Land Use: (253) 591-5363
Power of Attorney
Services: Free forms available. Simple to complete.
Aging & Disability Resource Center: (253) 798-4600
Power of Attorney or Will (Bar Association)
Services: $75 for a will; $30 for durable power of attorney.
Pierce County Bar Association: (253) 383-3432
Power of Attorney or Will (CLEAR)
Services: Inexpensive wills and powers of attorney.
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral): (888) 201-1014
Social Security or SSI
Services: Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources - can sometimes take your case if you meet their service eligibility and priorities.
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral): (888) 201-1014
Employment
Resources for job support services or career centers.
Pierce County
Goodwill Industries
Who it serves: Adults looking for work
Services: Career support services including job training, ESL classes, and employment opportunities.
LaborWorks
Who it serves: Adults looking for temporary hands-on work
Services: Connection to temporary jobs for quick employment
Verstela Temp and Staffing Agency
Who it serves: Adults looking for work
Services: Connection to temporary jobs
Tacoma Community House
Who it serves: Immigrants looking for employment
Services: Employment services for adults who want to improve their skill set, build self-confidence, and find a job that aligns with their financial and career goals.
Hygiene
Resources related to showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, clothing, etc.
Pierce County
Planet Fitness
Who it serves: All adults/teens
Services: Shower, locker, and gym access in numerous locations.
It is popular for people to join Planet Fitness just for regular shower access. They charge ~$15/month and have numerous locations in Seattle and Tacoma.
St. Vincent de Paul
Who it serves: Anyone needing their services
Services: Emergency assistance to help provide for basic needs, such as rental deposits, utilities, gas, food, clothing, or referrals to other community resources.
Tacoma Coalition to End Homelessness
Who it serves: Anyone
Services: Updated list of Day Centers, Hygiene Stations, and Shower Sites including hours and contact information.
This is an updated list of Tacoma resources, with active hours!
King County
Planet Fitness
Who it serves: All adults/teens
Services: Shower, locker, and gym access in numerous locations.
The Compass Center
Who it serves: King County residents
Services: Operating in Pioneer Square, three programs provide essential needs like mail services, shelter and housing referral, showers and laundry, access to medical professionals, and more.
The Urban Rest Stop
Who it serves: Anyone needing their services
Services: Two locations (downtown and Ballard). Laundry and shower services at no charge for those experiencing gaps in housing.
They also provide toiletries free of charge. You can do 1 load of laundry every other day and 1 shower per day for free.
Dave's Day Center
Who it serves: Anyone needing their services
Services: Laundry and shower facilities for adults of all genders.
They provide towels and toiletries. Also offers coffee service and a hot meal.
Immigration
Resources for immigration needs including travel planning, lawyers, safety, or citizenship.
Pierce County
DCYF Family Separation Rapid Response Team Resource Flyer
Who it serves: Families facing immigration concerns
Services: Informative flyer
DSHS Migrant and Asylum Seeker Support Project
Who it serves: Newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers
Services: Limited free services including legal assistance, case management, and housing support.
Provided by a coalition of 20+ organizations working together to help immigrants settle in WA.
Tacoma Community House
Who it serves: Immigrants looking for support
Services: Immigration support, translation services, and education including Adult Basic Education Classes/GED Preparation
Northwest Immigration Rights Project
Who it serves: Immigrants looking for support
Services: Promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
Substance Recovery
Resources for substance use recovery and rehabilitation.
Washington
Sound Integrated Health
Who it serves: Not currently accepting new patients. Serves South Sound clients experiencing substance use disorder.
Services: Medication Assisted Treatment, SUD and MH Counseling, Psychiatric Medication Management
MultiCare Behavioral Health
Who it serves: Open depending on insurance coverage
Services: Children/Adult comprehensive behavioral health via multiple locations.
Royal Life Centers
Who it serves: Anyone looking to detox or seek recovery from SUD
Services: Medical Detox & Residential Inpatient Treatment Facility
STOP (Social Treatment Opportunity Program)
Who it serves: Adults looking for SUD treatment
Services: SUD education, anger management, DV treatment, DUI diversion course, and other BH services.
Olalla Recovery Center
Who it serves: Adults or adolescents needing SUD treatment, individuals and families
Services: Holistic inpatient and outpatient SUD treatment.
Residence XII
Who it serves: Women and families
Services: Inpatient, outpatient, and family programs.
Puget Sound Alcoholics Anonymous
Who it serves: Anyone interested in 12-step recovery
Services: Local chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous.
RehabNet
Who it serves: Any
Services: National search tool that allows clients to find recovery services based on location, insurance, preferences, etc.
Refreshed frequently, fact-checked, and medically reviewed by a panel of medical professionals.
Pacific Sky Recovery Center
Who it serves: Spokane Residents
Services: SUD residential and outpatient recovery
Smoking Cessation
Referral resources for smoking cessation.
General
Washington State Quitline
Services: Free, confidential quit coaching over the phone for smoking, vaping, and tobacco cessation. May provide free medication support.
2Morrow Health (Quit Tobacco App & Program)
Services: Self-guided smartphone program to help people quit tobacco and vaping by managing cravings, triggers, and habits.
BecomeAnEX (Truth Initiative)
Services: Free online quit-smoking program with community support and tools to develop a personalized quit plan.
Smokefree.gov
Services: Free online quit resources, texting programs, and smartphone apps to support quitting smoking and vaping.
American Lung Association
Services: Evidence-based tools, tips, and the Freedom From Smoking group program (online and in-person where available).
Asian Smokers' Quitline
Services: Free telephone and online support available in multiple Asian languages plus starter nicotine patch kits (in some cases).
This Is Quitting (Teens & Young Adults)
Services: Text-based quitting support designed specifically for teens and young adults looking to quit vaping or smoking.
Nicotine Anonymous (NicA)
Services: A 12-Step peer support community (in-person and online) for people wanting to stop nicotine use.
Quit for Life
Services: Many Washington health insurance plans include this program offering phone counseling, online tools, and medication support. Check eligibility/coverage with your insurer.
Miscellaneous
Other resources to be built on in the future.
Pierce County
OASIS Queer Youth Center
Who it serves: Any LGBTQIA2S+ individuals under 24 yrs old
Services: Day center, bus passes, legal help, social activities, mental health support, closet, youth leadership development, and more
The Rainbow Center
Who it serves: Any LGBTQIA2S+ individuals over 24 years old
Services: Lending library, computer and Wi-Fi access, advocacy services, and educational materials.
AAFP Neighborhood Navigator Resource Search Tool
Who it serves: All
Services: Search tool for multiple services based on area/need type
DSHS Mobile Offices
Who it serves: Anyone needing DSHS assistance
Services: DSHS Mobile Office is staffed by specialists who can determine eligibility for state and federal medical, cash and food assistance programs. Processes new applications, case reviews, changes, EBT card requests and required documents.
Help Me Grow WA - Utility Assistance
Services: Utility coverage assistance
King County
REST Center
Who it serves: People who have experienced sex trafficking
Services: Wraparound services to support people who have experienced sex trafficking.
Disclaimer
These resources are provided for informational purposes only. Life Transitions is not responsible for the content of external websites. The inclusion of a resource does not imply endorsement. Resource availability and details may change. Please contact the organizations directly for the most up-to-date information.
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