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.
Bates’ Dental Clinic provides a variety of dental services to the public. Our clinic is staffed with a full-time, licensed dentist, a Dental Assisting instructor, and students who are in their final three-and-a-half-month clinical internship. We provide exams, fillings, crowns, some extractions. All patients must complete a new patient exam (exam and x-rays) before treatment can be performed. Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 8-3 and is closed during college holidays and during the college’s summer break. The Dental Clinic is located at the Downtown Campus, Room E202A. The Dental Clinic accepts Apple Health and fees are generally less than what a private dental practice might charge. Fees are due at the time of service.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Eastside Family Medical Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Lakewood Family Dental Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Lakewood Family Medical Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Hilltop Family Dental Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Hilltop Family & Adult Medical Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Milgard Family Dental Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Parkland Family Medical Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Spanaway Family Dental Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care
Community Health Care - Spanaway Family Medical Clinic
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and dental care through a clinic system that includes seven medical and four dental clinics. The medical clinics are staffed with board certified family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of outreach workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental care is provided by licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center provides this information as a convenience to consumers. Please visit our website for a list of dental offices in Pierce County and information regarding low cost dental resources, ABCD - dental program for children 0-6, multi-language dental offices, Pierce County find-a-dentist, Puyallup Tribal Health Authority dental services, and University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Part of our specialty is providing dental care for children with physical, developmental, cognitive, sensory, behavioral or emotional needs. Our team has experience and increased awareness, attention and accommodation to provide empathetic care for your child.
Part of our specialty is providing dental care for children with physical, developmental, cognitive, sensory, behavioral or emotional needs. Our team has experience and increased awareness, attention and accommodation to provide empathetic care for your child.
Emergency Dental is a Tacoma dental office offering continuing quality dental care. No emergency required. Your best Tacoma dentist for same day appointments and treatment. Our clinic motto is simple: do the right thing, do your best, always let people know you care. Call us. We will help you get the care you need.
Everlast Famiy & Cosmetic Dentistry provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats). Also provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: qualified interpreters and information written in other languages.
Excellent Dental Care Center provides general dentistry, preventive dental care, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, TMD treatments, non-extraction orthodontics, root canals, tooth extractions and other dental services for downtown Tacoma and Auburn, WA. Accepts DSHS for patients under the age of 21.
Geriatric Dental Group offers its patients comprehensive dental care, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, fixed and removable prosthetics and field (mobile) dentistry. GDG also provides education in proper oral health care maintenance to patients, caregivers and staff at institutional settings. To fit the criteria to be treated in our office a patient must be 55 years of age or older or in need of a wheelchair accessible clinic.
Grant Denture Clinic in Tacoma, WA has been improving smiles since 1988. We specialize in implant supported dentures. This is our specialty and our number one focus. We also focus on the care and comfort of our patients. We take time with our patients and will always answer any questions they have about any procedure. We offer the best solution for your situation while keeping you within your budget. We accept most insurance and also VA and hospital vouchers so you can get the care you deserve when you need it.
Our mission is to provide your child with personalized, high-quality dentistry, in a fun-loving caring environment. We are a team dedicated to improving and maintaining your child's oral health. Our office accepts many dental insurance plans. Please give us a call, and one of our insurance billing specialists can confirm and discuss your child's dental insurance benefits.
Through a collaborative effort among St. Clare Hospital, Northwest Medical Teams, Clover Park Technical College and the Clover Park School District, the mobile dental van supplies routine and preventive dental care to children and adults.
The Mobile Dental Van is staffed by volunteer dentists. Services include: exams, cleanings, extractions, and fillings. Van is not wheelchair accessible. This service is for individuals with no dental insurance. Call for an intake, assessment, scheduling, and site locations.
Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center
The team at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center prides itself on offering comprehensive dental services for every member of the family. Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center specializes in TMJ/TMD work, dentures, and dental implants. One of the unique features of Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center is its on-site lab. Having a lab on site allows the dental team to quickly find the right solution for each patient without having to wait for an outside lab to complete the work. The lab also plays an important role in repairing and adjusting dental devices, which can often be done while the patient waits. In addition to dentures and implants, Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center has highly qualified dentists, assistants, and hygienists on staff who provide expert preventive dentistry, from routine cleanings to fillings and root canal procedures. To learn more about the wide range of services that are available at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center, call or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.
The Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic provides low-cost preventive and limited restorative dental services to the public. Dental hygiene students perform all services under the expert instruction and guidance of licensed, professional dental hygienists and dentists. A free, limited oral health assessment must occur first to determine whether the person's oral health treatment needs may be provided in our dental hygiene clinic. Not all screened patients may meet the teaching needs of our dental hygiene students. Furthermore, your dental hygiene services may take several appointments. Each of these appointments can last up to four hours in length. Patients accepted to our dental hygiene clinic must be able to make this time commitment. Please note that the dental hygiene clinic is open only when the college is in session. Please visit our website for more information.
Currently the Society has over 430 members. Approximately 80% of the dentists in Pierce County are members of the Dental Society. The Society is a non-profit agency. We are dedicated to furthering education, mutual support and better communication with the general public for the purpose of their better dental health. The Society has a central office to provide information on current dental issues, act as a liaison to the outside community, and serve as a support to its member dentists. We have one full-time and two part-time staff persons. The Central Office provides no-cost referral and mediation services for the public. Mediation is done for member dentists only.
The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority’s active patient population is approximately 10,000 American Indians/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals, representing 200 tribes. PTHA direct services are provided without charge to all eligible AI/ANs residing in Pierce County. The Takopid Health Center is a "one stop" facility serving the community. It offers a wide spectrum of high-quality care in a friendly, familiar setting. The Center is staffed by motivated, concerned and experienced professionals, technicians and support staff. Services provided include: addiction treatment, community health, dental, medical, mental health, pediatrics, pharmacy, x-ray and lab.
Established in 1982, Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation (RFWF) is a community-based non-profit organization that mobilizes our community to address the critical issues of hunger, access to healthcare, mental health and student success. Our mission is to create and support a healthy community. We convene and collaborate with donors, volunteers, clients, businesses, local government and faith and community leaders to meet the needs of our most vulnerable citizens and solve our community’s toughest challenges. RFWF carries out its mission through community-wide, core initiatives including the Care Van and Neighbors Feeding Neighbors; initiatives designed to meet emerging needs including mental health and integrated student supports; mini-grants to other organizations that align with our mission; and by providing meaningful opportunities for caring citizens to serve and invest financially in their community. Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation serves seniors, veterans, disabled, families, and elementary and middle school students in the Enumclaw and White River School Districts. Our service area includes southeast King County and northeast Pierce County serving the communities of Plateau and Foothills. Specific areas include Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Cumberland, Ravensdale, Buckley, Carbonado, Green Water, and Wilkeson. Please visit our website for more detailed information on programs and how you can donate to the Foundation.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental
We specialize in primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals. We also provide additional services to ensure our patients our connected with the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental
We specialize in primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals. We also provide additional services to ensure our patients our connected with the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental
We specialize in primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals. We also provide additional services to ensure our patients our connected with the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental
We specialize in primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals. We also provide additional services to ensure our patients our connected with the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Medical & Behavioral Health & Dental
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
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
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
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
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
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
Behavioral Health Clinic - Parenting in Recovery Program
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
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
Our practice is founded on a commitment to serve all members of society, and in particular those that have medical conditions that make seeing a dentist particularly stressful. It is our hope that with a team of highly specialized professionals and advanced technology, every patient, including those with special needs, gets the best care. Please visit our website for more information on features of our practice and our dental services.
Does your child have special needs that should be considered during their appointment? Whether it is a physical or cognitive disorder, our friendly and well-trained staff would be happy to help accommodate them. We know that it’s important to choose a good dentist for your child, especially if you need one willing to accommodate their special needs. Our practice can be just the right choice for you.
Does your child have special needs that should be considered during their appointment? Whether it is a physical or cognitive disorder, our friendly and well-trained staff would be happy to help accommodate them. We know that it’s important to choose a good dentist for your child, especially if you need one willing to accommodate their special needs. Our practice can be just the right choice for you.
Does your child have special needs that should be considered during their appointment? Whether it is a physical or cognitive disorder, our friendly and well-trained staff would be happy to help accommodate them. We know that it’s important to choose a good dentist for your child, especially if you need one willing to accommodate their special needs. Our practice can be just the right choice for you.
At South Hill Children's Dentistry we work with families that have a wide range of needs. Many children (including patients diagnosed with high anxiety) benefit from a graduated introduction into dental visits and dental care, particularly if it is their first experience. We are not providers with the state insurance, Medicaid or DSHS. We are in network with MetLife, United Concordia, Delta Dental, Regence and Cigna. Dr. Brannan has operating room privileges at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital when needed.
At Wright Park Dental Clinic, we perform a wide variety of services to help you get the smile you deserve. By leveraging today's advanced techniques and technology, your Tacoma dentist can restore your beautiful smile to help you maintain your youthful appearance. If you have insurance we will help you determine the coverage you have available. We will assist you every way we can in filing your dental or medical claim, and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf. Please visit our website for more information and services.