Resource Guide

PC2 is pleased to present the 11th edition of the

Pierce County Resource Guide to Services and Supports for Individuals

Who Experience Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

(section links below).

Please call our office at 253.564.0707 to make arrangements to pick up your copy!

Dear Reader:

This Pierce County Resource Guide is dedicated to the hard work and commitment of those who have endeavored timelessly over the years to “keep the promise.”

We want to acknowledge the generous support of Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program, in providing the funds to update and print this important comprehensive guide to services and supports for individuals who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This important tool will assist you in navigating the public and private programs and services available throughout Pierce County and beyond.

The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals and families in finding the services and programs that best meet your needs. We are here to answer your calls if you need further assistance. Whether you are an individual who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, have a family member who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, work within the disability field, or are in the general community, we welcome your questions and concerns.

We acknowledge that, when compiling this complex list of resources, there are changes that can occur during the production process. Please know that every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of agency information.

Sincerely,

PC2 Staff

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Associated Ministries - Tacoma

(253) 383-3056
communications@associatedministries.org

Address: 901 South 13th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 383-3056
Fax: (253) 383-2672
Email: communications@associatedministries.org
Website: https://associatedministries.org/
Description: Associated Ministries is an organization that works with interfaith partners who are deeply engaged in transforming our communities. We work together toward lasting solutions to homelessness. As a crossroad for communication and cooperation, we engage and equip faith communities and persons of good will to address the many needs in Pierce County through advocacy, education, and service. Associated Ministries' Center for Direct Services works with families and individuals throughout Pierce County to build a stronger community by building stronger households. Many of our direct services focus upon housing as the foundation for dignity, stability, and growth. These services include providing Centralized Intake for Homelessness Intervention through Access Point for Housing (AP4H); assisting families and individuals with re-housing; working with faith communities to reduce barriers to housing and to create new affordable housing; and youth homelessness prevention. The Center for Direct Services strives to work with households from a strength-based approach, identifying the strengths and supports that a household already possesses, and connecting to community and more formal resources to help build toward self-sufficiency. In connecting to the community, we seek to engage volunteers in ways that are meaningful for the households and volunteers.

BRIDGES - A Center for Grieving Children - Tacoma

Mary Bridge Hospital & Health Center

(253) 403-1966

BRIDGES - A Center for Grieving Children - Puyallup

Children's Therapy Unit

(253) 403-1966

Catholic Community Services - Seattle

Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities

(206) 328-5696
(206) 323-6336
info@ccsww.org

AgencyName2: Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities
Address: 100 23rd Avenue South
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98144
Phone: (206) 328-5696

(206) 323-6336
TollFree: (877) 870-1582 (800) 566-9053
Email: info@ccsww.org
Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/
Description: We believe the elderly should be able to live in security and dignity. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services provide a variety of services to seniors and to people with disabilities that dignifies each individual while providing the needed tools to help extend independent living and promote physical and mental well being. As our senior population continues to grow, we are constantly looking for new ways to provide solutions to a variety of care challenges and opportunities. Historically, CCS has provided home care services that enable seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes. In addition, we provide this to people with low or no income, as well as to people who are able to pay for the service. An outgrowth of our home care programs has been the recognition that low income seniors who are not homebound need nutritional meals and socialization. To this end, numerous senior meal sites as well as Meals on Wheels have been established in Pierce County. Other services to seniors and people with disabilities include referrals through Volunteer Services, a vast network of help that matches volunteers to the needs of seniors and others; low income housing, and volunteer transportation.

Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) - Renton

(425) 336-3260

Contact: Carrie Fannin
Address: 2640 Benson Road S
City: Renton
State: WA
Zip: 98005
Phone: (425) 336-3260
TollFree: (866) 429-4902
Fax: (425) 277-7726
Website: https://www.childnow.org/
Description: CHILD is a three-component 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides: therapeutic day-school services; pediatric clinical therapy services for students and private clients (ages 3-18); and support and training for parents and professionals. CHILD addresses the needs of children often denied access to local education programs due to challenges posed by severe sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, emotional-behavioral disabilities, autism, and extreme anxiety. Students are placed at CHILD by their parents or in partnership with school districts and most transition back to their home school districts within 1-3 years. CHILD provides therapeutic interventions to reach children who would otherwise continue to fail at school.

Comprehensive Life Resources - Tacoma

(253) 396-5800

Comprehensive Life Resources

Young Adult Shelter/Drop-in Center

(253) 396-5800

Comte Inc. - Tacoma

(253) 564-3622
office@comteinc.com

Contact: Barbara Comte
Address: 15 N Broadway, Suite A
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98403
MailingAddress: 505 Broadway, #701, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 564-3622
Fax: (253) 564-1441
Email: office@comteinc.com
Description: Michael A. Comte specializes in the assessment of persons with sexual adjustment problems. He is a CSOTP and a DD professional and currently limits his practice to psychosexual evaluations, risk assessments, treatment plans, and consultations, as well as competency and capacity recommendations.

Confidential Associates - Tacoma

CA Professional Building

(253) 597-8022

Couple and Family Therapy Center - Tacoma

Pacific Lutheran University

(253) 535-8782

Crisis Line - 24 hours

(800) 576-7764

Crockett & Associates - University Place

(253) 444-5450

Daniel DeWaelsche & Associates Inc. - Tacoma

(253) 475-9442
dan@dewaelsche.com

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare - Lakewood

(253) 581-7020

Address: 9330 59th Avenue SW
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 581-7020
CrisisHelpHotline: (800) 576-7764 (24 hour crisis line of Pierce County)
Fax: (253) 620-5140
Website: https://www.glmhc.org
Description: At Greater Lakes, we believe that everyone has the potential to recover from mental illness and to realize their hopes and dreams. We are committed to the principles of recovery and trauma-informed care and provide evidence-based treatments which include counseling, case-management, peer support, and medication. Our organizational and clinical philosophy are based on respect, client choice and empowerment, which inspires hope and provides the best environment for recovery. Greater Lakes strives to align our facilities, programs, staffing and behavior with our values. We maintain high expectations for ourselves and hold ourselves accountable to each other and those we serve. The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is part of Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, an intensive, team-based behavioral health service package which offers individualized support in the community to people with severe mental health conditions and high service needs.

Hannah’s Home Care - Tacoma

IBG Counseling

(253) 267-0373

AgencyName2: IBG Counseling
Address: 10202 Pacific Avenue S, Suite 208
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98444
Phone: (253) 267-0373
Website: https://hannahhomecare.net/
Description: Hannah’s Home Care provides experienced care at home for older adults, persons with disabilities, young children and post-natal care for mothers and babies. Services are provided throughout Pierce, Thurston and South King Counties and range from one hour to live-in care. Whether the needs are meals, light housekeeping, transportation or personal care, Hannah’s caregivers offer support with compassion and respect. All caregivers are selected after a rigorous testing and interview process, including national background checks and personal and professional reference checks and are fully bonded, insured and trained. For added peace of mind, all of Hannah’s clients and family are able to view daily progress notes and communicate electronically with the caregiver regarding any concerns or observations.

HopeSparks - Tacoma

(253) 565-4484
info@hopesparks.org

Address: 6424 North 9th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98406
Phone: (253) 565-4484
Fax: (253) 565-5823
Email: info@hopesparks.org
Website: http://hopesparks.org/
Description: At HopeSparks, we envision a world where all children and families are safe, secure, and stable. Our mission is to strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change. HopeSparks is comprised of five core programs that serve children and families in Pierce County who face trauma, abuse, and overwhelming life challenges. HopeSparks is a recognized leader in Pierce County in behavioral health, early intervention, kinship care, home visiting, eating recovery and parent education. Our programs include: healing hearts counseling, children’s developmental services, relatives raising children, eating recovery, family support services, parent education, and HopesCloset.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Tacoma

(253) 272-8433

Address: 223 North Yakima Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98403
Phone: (253) 272-8433
Fax: (253) 597-6456
Website: https://lcsnw.org/
Description: When unimaginable crises threaten people’s lives and futures, Lutheran Community Services Northwest offers healing, help and hope. We help vulnerable children, families, refugees and others overcome life’s most difficult challenges to become contributing members of our communities. Our mission is grounded in faith and the ideals of inclusiveness and justice. We respect, serve and advocate for all no matter their religion, ethnicity, sexuality or other personal attributes. Some programs offered in Pierce County include: caregiver services (fostering caregiver wellness, home care, meals on wheels), refugee resettlement, retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP), Santa for seniors, senior advocacy, dementia friendly action coalition (DFAC), senior companion, senior friends, senior media services (Senior Scene newspaper and Where to Turn guide), and social engagement (zoo walk, memory cafes and music mends minds). Please visit our website for more information.

Mental Health Services - Tacoma

Franciscan Health Systems, St. Joseph Medical Center

(253) 426-6691

AgencyName2: Franciscan Health Systems, St. Joseph Medical Center
Address: 1717 South J Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 426-6691
Website: https://www.chifranciscan.org/health-care-services/behavioral-health
Description: Our skilled professional team has specialized training to care for people with all types behavioral health and addiction issues. We bring together experts from several disciplines, including: psychiatrists and psychologists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, registered nurses, addiction medicine specialists, licensed clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs) and social workers (LCSWs), chaplains, occupational and recreational therapists. We care for people with many short-term and chronic behavioral health conditions, including: anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis resulting from various causes, and schizophrenia. If you or a loved one is experiencing a behavioral health issue that interferes with daily functioning, help is available. To learn more about our inpatient care please call or visit our website.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Puyallup

Medical Clinic Puyallup

(253) 864-4550

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Medical Clinic Tacoma - 11th Street

(253) 682-2180

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Medical Clinic Tacoma - Cushman

(253) 593-2144

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Lakewood

Medical Clinic Tillicum

(253) 280-9890

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Gig Harbor

Behavioral Health Clinic Gig Harbor

(253) 280-9888

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic Gig Harbor
Address: 3208 50th Street Ct NW, Building C, Suite 202
City: Gig Harbor
State: WA
Zip: 98335
Phone: (253) 280-9888
Fax: (253) 432-4959
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Puyallup

Behavioral Health Clinic Puyallup

(253) 864-4770

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic Puyallup
Address: 12812 101st Avenue Court E, #202
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98373
Phone: (253) 864-4770
Fax: (253) 864-4771
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - 11th Street

(253) 682-2180

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - 11th Street
Address: 1307 South 11th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 682-2180
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - 19th Street

(253) 396-1634

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - 19th Street
Address: 2121 South 19th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 396-1634
Fax: (253) 396-1663
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - Cushman

(253) 593-2144

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic Tacoma - Cushman
Address: 1112 South Cushman
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 593-2144
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Behavioral Health & Child Family Services

(253) 280-9830

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health & Child Family Services
Address: 2121 South 19th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 280-9830
Fax: (253) 280-9879
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Behavioral Health Clinic - Parenting in Recovery Program

(253) 246-6820

AgencyName2: Behavioral Health Clinic - Parenting in Recovery Program
Address: 1119 Tacoma Avenue South
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 246-6820
Fax: (253) 246-6839
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Treatment Center

(253) 280-9860

AgencyName2: Treatment Center
Address: 1415 Center Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98409
Phone: (253) 280-9860
Fax: (253) 280-9870
Website: https://www.seamar.org/
Description: We are a state-licensed community mental health agency accredited by The Joint Commission, and we meet all requirements for court-mandated services. Our providers use multidisciplinary practices to develop and maintain your personalized treatment goals. Clients are encouraged to include their families and members of their social support system in their treatment. Our team of mental health therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists specialize in providing culturally competent services. Our staff receive in-depth training on evidence-based practices to ensure we provide the best tools to help our clients lead healthy lives.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Puyallup

Dental Clinic Puyallup

(253) 864-4760

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Dental Clinic Tacoma - 11th Street

(253) 280-9840

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Dental Clinic Tacoma - Cushman

(253) 280-9770

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental - Tacoma

Dental Clinic Tacoma - Cedar

(253) 682-2860

Strength Through Healing - Puyallup

(253) 446-7314
candice.elimsw@gmail.com

Contact: Candice Eli
Address: 606 East Main, Suite A
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98372
Phone: (253) 446-7314
Fax: (253) 466-3236
Email: candice.elimsw@gmail.com
Description: Provides counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. Accepts: Medicaid, Molina, Kaiser Permanente, First Choice, Regence, Cigna, Tri-Care and sliding fee scale if needed. Clinically licensed social worker in private practice with nearly 30 years experience working with clients with developmental disabilities, who are dealing with issues surrounding: employment, mental health, advocacy, and transitions into society. Types of therapies used most often in session are Cognitive Behavioral & Reality Therapies. The goal of our work is to empower those in emotional distress and help them gain relief through short or long-term counseling. Contracted provider with Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Vadis - Sumner

(253) 863-5173 x 240
(253) 863-5173
kathy@vadis.org

Contact: Kathy E Hall
Address: 1701 Elm Street
City: Sumner
State: WA
Zip: 98390
Phone: (253) 863-5173
x 240
(253) 863-5173
Fax: (253) 863-2040
Email: kathy@vadis.org
Website: https://www.vadis.org
Description: Provides individualized vocational and life planning, career counseling, employment services, life skills training, and opportunities for participation in ones' community. The variety of services offered allows support to be tailored to meet the specific needs of each person receiving services. The Careers Program emphasizes personal choice and career building for adults with documented disabilities. We begin services with careful planning. Together we explore your interests, abilities, and needs. From this, we provide vocational counseling so that you can set your career goals. Our Individual Employment Program provides support to individuals from transition students to adults of all ages according to their vocational & life goals. The services are individualized & guided through a person-centered planning process. Vadis also works with employers both 1:1 and through workshops that teach positive supports, communication, learning styles, training techniques, and problems solving skills. Vadis’ Community Inclusion Program offers individualized support services for adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities and support to build relationships with people in the community and develop and apply skills that promote independence and inclusion. Vadis has successfully assisted individuals with disabilities in achieving their vocational goals for over 40 years.

Vadis - Sumner

(253) 863-5173 x 228
(253) 863-5173
caitlin@vadis.org

Contact: Caitlin Withers
Address: 1701 Elm Street
City: Sumner
State: WA
Zip: 98390
Phone: (253) 863-5173
x 228
(253) 863-5173
Fax: (253) 863-2040
Email: caitlin@vadis.org
Website: https://www.vadis.org
Description: Provides individualized vocational and life planning, career counseling, employment services, life skills training, and opportunities for participation in ones' community. The variety of services offered allows support to be tailored to meet the specific needs of each person receiving services. The Careers Program emphasizes personal choice and career building for adults with documented disabilities. We begin services with careful planning. Together we explore your interests, abilities, and needs. From this, we provide vocational counseling so that you can set your career goals. Our Individual Employment Program provides support to individuals from transition students to adults of all ages according to their vocational & life goals. The services are individualized & guided through a person-centered planning process. Vadis also works with employers both 1:1 and through workshops that teach positive supports, communication, learning styles, training techniques, and problems solving skills. Vadis’ Community Inclusion Program offers individualized support services for adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities and support to build relationships with people in the community and develop and apply skills that promote independence and inclusion. Vadis has successfully assisted individuals with disabilities in achieving their vocational goals for over 40 years.

Vadis - Sumner

(253) 863-5173 x 228
(253) 863-5173
valerie@vadis.org

Contact: Valerie Maher
Address: 1701 Elm Street
City: Sumner
State: WA
Zip: 98390
Phone: (253) 863-5173
x 228
(253) 863-5173
Fax: (253) 863-2040
Email: valerie@vadis.org
Website: https://www.vadis.org
Description: Provides individualized vocational and life planning, career counseling, employment services, life skills training, and opportunities for participation in ones' community. The variety of services offered allows support to be tailored to meet the specific needs of each person receiving services. The Careers Program emphasizes personal choice and career building for adults with documented disabilities. We begin services with careful planning. Together we explore your interests, abilities, and needs. From this, we provide vocational counseling so that you can set your career goals. Our Individual Employment Program provides support to individuals from transition students to adults of all ages according to their vocational & life goals. The services are individualized & guided through a person-centered planning process. Vadis also works with employers both 1:1 and through workshops that teach positive supports, communication, learning styles, training techniques, and problems solving skills. Vadis’ Community Inclusion Program offers individualized support services for adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities and support to build relationships with people in the community and develop and apply skills that promote independence and inclusion. Vadis has successfully assisted individuals with disabilities in achieving their vocational goals for over 40 years.

Wilson Clinical Services, PLLC - Tacoma

wcs@wilsonclinical.com

Contact: Jaime A.B. Wilson
Address: 1117 A Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Email: wcs@wilsonclinical.com
Website: https://www.wilsonclinical.com
Description: Wilson Clinical Services provides specialized services to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and late deafened population throughout the state of Washington and the United States. These services are available to community centers, private individuals, group homes, prisons, courts, schools, and other places that are in need of specialized care.