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Find support for everyday needs and life’s difficult moments. Explore local food, housing, health, family, and community services in Tacoma and throughout Pierce County, including Fife, Milton, Edgewood, and surrounding communities.
Start with a category or search by organization, city, or type of help. This directory combines our advocates’ resource sheet with additional Tacoma and Pierce County providers. OSH does not provide financial or rental assistance; the independent providers listed here may offer support subject to their own eligibility and availability. Contact providers directly to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability before visiting.
141 listings across 11 categories. Select a category below to explore.
Police, fire, or medical emergency.
Call or text for crisis support.
24-hour crisis support.
Domestic violence advocacy. Also listed under legal assistance.
718 Court E, Tacoma
Peer support for teens. Check the website for current call, text, and chat hours.
LGBTQ+ youth support.
2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
Support and connections for recovery.
LGBTQ+ youth crisis support. Text START to 678678.
Intake: 888-713-6115. Tacoma office: 253-983-6200.
Domestic violence shelter and support.
Poison-related help.
LGBTQ+ community support.
2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
24/7 helpline: 855-757-7273. Main office: 253-597-6424.
723 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma
24-hour helpline listed on the resource sheet.
Domestic violence hotline: 253-383-2593, answered by YWCA staff during business hours. Programs: 253-272-4181. After hours, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
After-hours support recommended by YWCA Pierce County.
Find additional Tacoma and countywide food banks, including links to local food resources.
Food assistance in Tacoma through Making A Difference Foundation. Contact the provider for current pickup and delivery options.
Food distribution at 1704 E 85th, Tacoma. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Food distribution at 2710 North Madison St, Tacoma. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Tacoma food distribution at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 7410 South 12th St. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Free groceries at Tacoma and Pierce County food banks and mobile sites. Use the locator for current locations and hours; no identification or proof of income is needed.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — call for an appointment.
St. Martin of Tours Church, 2303 54th Ave E, Fife
Sheet lists Saturday 11 AM–2 PM and Thursday 3:30–6:30 PM. Confirm before visiting.
3607 122nd Ave E, Edgewood
Free community dinner: Thursday 5:30–6:30 PM. Senior lunch: Tuesday 12:15–1:15 PM. Confirm current schedule.
3607 122nd Ave E, Edgewood
Thursday 1–3 PM listed on the sheet.
5600 Valley Ave E, Fife
Online appointments.
217 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup
Food assistance and EBT.
Clothing, food, life skills, and rent or utility assistance. Call for an appointment.
322 7th St SE, Puyallup
Links to emergency shelter availability and Coordinated Entry for people experiencing homelessness. Contact providers to confirm access and space.
Information on affordable rental housing and rental assistance programs. Check current applications and waitlists; this is not immediate shelter placement.
Bill credit and discount programs for qualifying TPU customers. Contact Customer Solutions about available help with utility bills.
Energy assistance for eligible Pierce County residents outside Tacoma city limits. Tacoma residents should contact MDC.
Help with heating and energy costs for income-qualified households inside Tacoma city limits. Check current eligibility and funding with MDC.
Past-due rent assistance for eligible Pierce County renters facing eviction, including Tacoma. Funding is limited and applying does not guarantee payment. Check current requirements and application information directly.
Connections to housing, shelter, utilities, food, and other basic needs.
Housing and shelter connections.
Extension 109. Non-housing resource navigation.
Low-income housing in Puyallup, Sumner, and Edgewood.
Rent and utility assistance for families with children in Fife, Milton, and Edgewood. Contact for availability.
Rent, utilities, and prescription medication assistance.
Legal help with eviction notices and other tenant issues in Pierce County. Start with the provider’s intake process; services depend on eligibility and capacity.
Legal assistance.
715 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral for low-income individuals.
Domestic violence advocacy.
718 Court E, Tacoma
Juvenile justice system legal help.
Legal information, resources, and forms.
Free legal help for family, tenant, and civil matters.
621 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 303, Tacoma
Lawyer referral service; fee-based attorney referrals.
Forms for parenting plans and custody.
Court clerk services.
For survivors of domestic violence.
Immigration assistance for low-income individuals.
1119 Pacific Ave, Suite 1400, Tacoma
Medical, dental, and behavioral health services in Tacoma and Pierce County. Medical appointments: 253-722-2161. Dental appointments: 253-722-2151.
HIV information and resources.
Dental care.
1708 E 44th St, Tacoma
Family medical care.
1708 E 44th St, Tacoma
Medical and dental services.
1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma
Connections for children’s mental health.
Children’s dental care.
130 131st St S, Tacoma
Dental resources.
Public health, family health, and support.
3629 S D St, Tacoma, WA 98418
Medical care.
1112 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma
Medical care.
10217 125th St Ct E, Puyallup
Health coverage information.
Customer support for health coverage and applications.
Child support services.
Public benefits and support.
Social Security services.
811 South Hill Park Dr, Suite A, Puyallup
Financial counseling and employment coaching.
Find local centers offering family support and connections to community services. Use the directory to choose a center near you.
Early learning and childcare resources.
Find childcare in your community.
Call for an appointment.
1508 Willow St, Suite 705, Sumner
Family support and agency referrals.
Resource guide for childcare, child health and development, food, diapers and formula, and family support.
Prenatal and infant support.
3303 8th Ave SE, Suite A, Puyallup
Women, infants, and children nutrition services.
31405 18th Ave S, Federal Way — north side of building
Women, infants, and children nutrition services.
1011 East Main St, Suite 106, Puyallup
Preschool, Head Start, ECEAP, and other early-learning options for Tacoma families. Review program-specific eligibility and enrollment.
Preschool.
2306 Milton Way, Milton
Early childhood education.
2003 Taylor Way, Milton
Early childhood education.
412 W Pioneer St, Puyallup
Bilingual preschool.
2201 SW 356th St, Federal Way
Bilingual preschool.
2323 54th Ave E, Fife
Preschool.
1120 114th Ave E, Edgewood
Cooperative preschool.
2003 Taylor Way, Milton
Preschool.
5600 Valley Ave E, Fife
Cooperative preschool.
623 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Preschool.
36605 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
Childcare.
2414 Milton Way, Milton
After-school program.
727 Meridian Ave E, Edgewood
Childcare.
2800 Milton Way, Suite 16, Milton
Childcare.
11220 8th St E, Edgewood
Discovery, Fife Elementary, and Hedden schools.
Childcare.
527 Meridian Ave E, Milton
School and community resource connections for Tacoma students and families, including support for students experiencing homelessness.
Information about evaluations for children who may need special education services. Contact the district for the appropriate age-based referral process.
For a child age 3–5 who may have a disability, contact Fife Early Learning Center or Puyallup Special Services to ask about an evaluation.
School district information.
Early learning and Childfind inquiries.
Fife School District.
Fife School District.
Fife School District.
Fife School District.
Fife School District.
Fife School District.
District serving Puyallup and Edgewood.
Special services and Childfind inquiries.
Puyallup School District.
Puyallup School District.
Puyallup School District.
Puyallup School District.
Puyallup School District.
Scholarships and financial assistance for eligible recreation participants. This program supports recreation costs, not rent or general bills.
Library services, learning resources, programs, and printing. Find current branch hours and services on the library website.
Community activities.
Swimming and recreation.
Community activities, meals, and connections.
3607 122nd Ave E, Edgewood
Contact the Deputy City Clerk.
Library services.
Library services.
Community activities.
Community recreation.
City resource hub with links for food, housing, immigration, and other community needs.
City Hall.
2224 104th Ave E, Edgewood
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Non-emergency police dispatch.
Office number listed on the sheet. For emergencies, call 911.
City Hall.
5411 23rd St E, Fife
Non-emergency police dispatch.
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Public works.
Municipal court.
Jail inquiries.
City Hall.
1000 Laurel St, Milton
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Non-emergency police dispatch.
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Public works.
Municipal court located in Puyallup, as listed on the sheet.
Puyallup
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Based on the Community Resources brochure prepared by North Pierce County Community Coalition, dated August 24, 2026, and provided by OSH advocates. Directory added September 30, 2026. Tacoma and Pierce County expansion: 21 listings checked against the linked provider or government websites on October 13, 2026. Selected hotline and benefits contacts were checked against provider websites; remaining original listings are transcribed from the brochure. Let us know about a correction.
