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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.
Crisis & survivor support
16 listings
Emergency services
Police, fire, or medical emergency.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text for crisis support.
Pierce County crisis line
24-hour crisis support.
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Domestic violence advocacy. Also listed under legal assistance.
718 Court E, Tacoma
Teen Link
Peer support for teens. Check the website for current call, text, and chat hours.
Oasis Youth Center
LGBTQ+ youth support.
2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
Washington Recovery Help Line
Support and connections for recovery.
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ youth crisis support. Text START to 678678.
Child Protective Services
Intake: 888-713-6115. Tacoma office: 253-983-6200.
Family Renewal Shelter
Domestic violence shelter and support.
Poison Control
Poison-related help.
Rainbow Center
LGBTQ+ community support.
2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center
24/7 helpline: 855-757-7273. Main office: 253-597-6424.
723 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma
Recovery Navigator Program
24-hour helpline listed on the resource sheet.
YWCA Pierce County
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.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
After-hours support recommended by YWCA Pierce County.
Food & basic needs
13 listings
Pierce County food bank directory
Find additional Tacoma and countywide food banks, including links to local food resources.
Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank
Food assistance in Tacoma through Making A Difference Foundation. Contact the provider for current pickup and delivery options.
Nourish — Southeast Food Bank
Food distribution at 1704 E 85th, Tacoma. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Nourish — Northwest Tacoma Food Bank
Food distribution at 2710 North Madison St, Tacoma. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Nourish — Jackson Street Food Bank
Tacoma food distribution at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 7410 South 12th St. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Nourish Pierce County — Tacoma food banks
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.
Fife Food Bank
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — call for an appointment.
St. Martin of Tours Church, 2303 54th Ave E, Fife
Edgewood Nourish Food Bank
Sheet lists Saturday 11 AM–2 PM and Thursday 3:30–6:30 PM. Confirm before visiting.
3607 122nd Ave E, Edgewood
Mt. View Community Center
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
New Horizon Food Bank
Thursday 1–3 PM listed on the sheet.
5600 Valley Ave E, Fife
Puyallup Food Bank
Online appointments.
217 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup
Basic Food / SNAP Washington
Food assistance and EBT.
St. Francis House
Clothing, food, life skills, and rent or utility assistance. Call for an appointment.
322 7th St SE, Puyallup
Housing & utilities
12 listings
City of Tacoma — shelter resources
Links to emergency shelter availability and Coordinated Entry for people experiencing homelessness. Contact providers to confirm access and space.
Tacoma Housing Authority — find housing
Information on affordable rental housing and rental assistance programs. Check current applications and waitlists; this is not immediate shelter placement.
Tacoma Public Utilities — payment assistance
Bill credit and discount programs for qualifying TPU customers. Contact Customer Solutions about available help with utility bills.
Pierce County — energy assistance outside Tacoma
Energy assistance for eligible Pierce County residents outside Tacoma city limits. Tacoma residents should contact MDC.
MDC — Tacoma energy assistance
Help with heating and energy costs for income-qualified households inside Tacoma city limits. Check current eligibility and funding with MDC.
Pierce County Eviction Prevention
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.
United Way / 211
Connections to housing, shelter, utilities, food, and other basic needs.
Associated Ministries — Coordinated Entry
Housing and shelter connections.
Associated Ministries — Resource Navigator
Extension 109. Non-housing resource navigation.
Mi Casa Housing
Low-income housing in Puyallup, Sumner, and Edgewood.
North Pierce County Community Coalition
Rent and utility assistance for families with children in Fife, Milton, and Edgewood. Contact for availability.
St. Vincent de Paul — St. Martin of Tours
Rent, utilities, and prescription medication assistance.
Legal assistance
12 listings
Tacomaprobono — Housing Justice Project
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.
Northwest Justice Project
Legal assistance.
715 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma
CLEAR Hotline
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral for low-income individuals.
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Domestic violence advocacy.
718 Court E, Tacoma
TeamChild
Juvenile justice system legal help.
Washington LawHelp
Legal information, resources, and forms.
Tacoma Pro Bono Lawyers
Free legal help for family, tenant, and civil matters.
621 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 303, Tacoma
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service; fee-based attorney referrals.
Family Courthouse Facilitator
Forms for parenting plans and custody.
Pierce County Superior Court Clerk
Court clerk services.
YWCA Legal Services
For survivors of domestic violence.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Immigration assistance for low-income individuals.
1119 Pacific Ave, Suite 1400, Tacoma
Health & dental care
13 listings
Community Health Care — appointments
Medical, dental, and behavioral health services in Tacoma and Pierce County. Medical appointments: 253-722-2161. Dental appointments: 253-722-2151.
HIV / AIDS information hotline
HIV information and resources.
Community Health Care — Milgard Dental
Dental care.
1708 E 44th St, Tacoma
Community Health Care — Tanbara Family Medical
Family medical care.
1708 E 44th St, Tacoma
Community Health Care — Hilltop
Medical and dental services.
1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma
Kids Mental Health Pierce County
Connections for children’s mental health.
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
Children’s dental care.
130 131st St S, Tacoma
Pierce County Dental Society
Dental resources.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Public health, family health, and support.
3629 S D St, Tacoma, WA 98418
Sea Mar Medical Clinic — Cushman
Medical care.
1112 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma
Sea Mar Medical Clinic — Puyallup
Medical care.
10217 125th St Ct E, Puyallup
Apple Health — Washington Health Care Authority
Health coverage information.
Washington Healthplanfinder
Customer support for health coverage and applications.
Money & benefits
4 listings
Child Support Services
Child support services.
DSHS — Community Services and Support
Public benefits and support.
Social Security — Puyallup
Social Security services.
811 South Hill Park Dr, Suite A, Puyallup
Sound Outreach
Financial counseling and employment coaching.
Children & family support
9 listings
Tacoma-Pierce County Family Resource Centers
Find local centers offering family support and connections to community services. Use the directory to choose a center near you.
BrightSpark Early Learning — ChildCare Resources
Early learning and childcare resources.
Child Care Aware
Find childcare in your community.
Family Resource Center
Call for an appointment.
1508 Willow St, Suite 705, Sumner
HopeSparks / Relatives Raising Children
Family support and agency referrals.
Pierce County Early Childhood Network
Resource guide for childcare, child health and development, food, diapers and formula, and family support.
Step By Step Support Center
Prenatal and infant support.
3303 8th Ave SE, Suite A, Puyallup
WIC — Federal Way Sea Mar
Women, infants, and children nutrition services.
31405 18th Ave S, Federal Way — north side of building
WIC — Puyallup MultiCare
Women, infants, and children nutrition services.
1011 East Main St, Suite 106, Puyallup
Preschool & childcare
17 listings
Tacoma Public Schools — early learning
Preschool, Head Start, ECEAP, and other early-learning options for Tacoma families. Review program-specific eligibility and enrollment.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Preschool.
2306 Milton Way, Milton
ECEAP Fife / Milton
Early childhood education.
2003 Taylor Way, Milton
ECEAP Puyallup
Early childhood education.
412 W Pioneer St, Puyallup
El Cuento Early Learning Center
Bilingual preschool.
2201 SW 356th St, Federal Way
Holy Rosary
Bilingual preschool.
2323 54th Ave E, Fife
Joy Christian
Preschool.
1120 114th Ave E, Edgewood
Mt. View Co-op
Cooperative preschool.
2003 Taylor Way, Milton
New Horizon Church
Preschool.
5600 Valley Ave E, Fife
Puyallup Valley Co-op
Cooperative preschool.
623 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Spring Valley Montessori
Preschool.
36605 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
Children’s Character Club
Childcare.
2414 Milton Way, Milton
Karate Edge
After-school program.
727 Meridian Ave E, Edgewood
La Petite Academy
Childcare.
2800 Milton Way, Suite 16, Milton
Little Giggles Daycare
Childcare.
11220 8th St E, Edgewood
Right at School Daycare
Discovery, Fife Elementary, and Hedden schools.
The Learning Experience
Childcare.
527 Meridian Ave E, Milton
Schools & learning
18 listings
Tacoma Public Schools — family resources
School and community resource connections for Tacoma students and families, including support for students experiencing homelessness.
Tacoma Public Schools — Child Find
Information about evaluations for children who may need special education services. Contact the district for the appropriate age-based referral process.
Childfind — developmental preschool
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.
Fife School District — District Office
School district information.
Fife Early Learning Center / ECEAP
Early learning and Childfind inquiries.
Discovery Primary
Fife School District.
Fife Elementary
Fife School District.
Hedden Intermediate
Fife School District.
Surprise Lake Middle
Fife School District.
Columbia Junior High
Fife School District.
Fife High School
Fife School District.
Puyallup School District — District Office
District serving Puyallup and Edgewood.
Puyallup Special Services
Special services and Childfind inquiries.
Mt. View Elementary
Puyallup School District.
Northwood Elementary
Puyallup School District.
Edgemont Junior High
Puyallup School District.
Puyallup High School
Puyallup School District.
Walker Alternative High School
Puyallup School District.
Community & recreation
10 listings
Parks Tacoma — recreation financial assistance
Scholarships and financial assistance for eligible recreation participants. This program supports recreation costs, not rent or general bills.
Tacoma Public Library
Library services, learning resources, programs, and printing. Find current branch hours and services on the library website.
Fife Community Center
Community activities.
Fife Pool
Swimming and recreation.
Mt. View Community Center
Community activities, meals, and connections.
3607 122nd Ave E, Edgewood
Milton Activity Center
Contact the Deputy City Clerk.
Pierce County Library — Milton / Edgewood
Library services.
Pierce County Library — Fife
Library services.
Puyallup Activity Center
Community activities.
YMCA — Sumner
Community recreation.
City & local offices
17 listings
City of Tacoma — community resources
City resource hub with links for food, housing, immigration, and other community needs.
City of Edgewood
City Hall.
2224 104th Ave E, Edgewood
Edgewood Police Office
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Edgewood non-emergency dispatch
Non-emergency police dispatch.
East Pierce Fire & Rescue — Edgewood listing
Office number listed on the sheet. For emergencies, call 911.
City of Fife
City Hall.
5411 23rd St E, Fife
Fife police non-emergency dispatch
Non-emergency police dispatch.
Fife Fire Department
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Fife Public Works
Public works.
Fife Municipal Court
Municipal court.
Fife Jail
Jail inquiries.
City of Milton
City Hall.
1000 Laurel St, Milton
Milton Police Office
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Milton non-emergency dispatch
Non-emergency police dispatch.
East Pierce Fire & Rescue — Milton listing
Office inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
Milton Public Works
Public works.
Milton Municipal Court
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.