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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Domestic Violence

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) - Seattle

(206) 922-7088
(206) 812-1001 (local hotline)
adwas@adwas.org

Address: 8623 Roosevelt Way NE
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98115
Phone: (206) 922-7088

(206) 812-1001
(local hotline)
CrisisHelpHotline: (855) 812-1001 (national hotline)
Fax: (206) 726-0017
Email: adwas@adwas.org
Website: https://www.adwas.org/
Description: Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services empowers Deaf and Deaf-Blind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues. ADWAS is striving towards a healthy community that is free of violence and oppression. Services include: advocacy, children’s programs, counseling, education & outreach, positive parenting, and supportive housing.

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.

Child Welfare Information Gateway - Washington

Children's Bureau/ACYF

(800) 394-3366

Crystal Judson Family Justice Center - Tacoma

(253) 798-4166

Address: 718 Court E
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 798-4166
TollFree: (800) 764-2420
TDD: (253) 798-4620
Website: https://www.familyjusticecenter.us
Description: Established in 2005 through an agreement between Pierce County and the City of Tacoma, the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC) serves the needs of domestic violence victims and their children by providing comprehensive victim services in one, central, safe location in downtown Tacoma. Clients visiting the FJC have access to a wide array of services, including: protection orders, safety planning, domestic violence education, victim support in criminal cases, spiritual support, transportation, counseling and support groups, division of child support assistance, DSHS assistance, housing, and other emergency assistance. Interpretation services are available for non-English speaking clients. The FJC comprises many community and government partners. Please visit our website for more information.

Domestic Violence Helpline - Tacoma

Crystal Judson Family Justice Center

(253) 798-4166 (business line)

AgencyName2: Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Address: 718 Court E
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 798-4166
(business line)
TollFree: (800) 764-2420
TDD: (253) 798-4620
CrisisHelpHotline: (253) 798-4166 (helpline)
Fax: (253) 798-4320
Website: https://www.aplaceofhelp.org
Description: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, we are here to help. You’ll find all the professional support and resources you need under one roof. Professionals from a wide variety of social service and government agencies have joined together to work at the Center to offer help and support to clients as they determine their next steps.

Eatonville Family Agency - Eatonville

(360) 832-6805

Exodus Housing

(253) 862-6808
tonya@exodushousing.org

MailingAddress: PO Box 1006, Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: (253) 862-6808
Fax: (253) 826-2169
Email: tonya@exodushousing.org
Website: https://www.exodushousing.org
Description: Exodus Housing provides rapid rehousing (permanent housing), monthly rental assistance, and case management supportive services to low income households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. We can also serve families that may be attempting to flee from the abuser but has not had the opportunity to do so.

Family Renewal Shelter - Tacoma

(253) 475-9010
staff@dvhelp.org

Address: 6832 Pacific Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98408
Phone: (253) 475-9010
TollFree: (888) 550-3915
Fax: (253) 475-0848
Email: staff@dvhelp.org
Website: http://www.domesticviolencehelp.org/
Description: Since 1986 through our confidential shelters and programs we have offered the necessities of safety and life to domestic violence victims who are at highest risk. At first contact we do whatever it takes to get the victims and their children out of harm’s way. Besides our basic emergency services we provide an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, cars for families program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.

Metropolitan Development Council - Tacoma

(253) 383-3921

Address: 945 Fawcett Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 383-3921
TDD: (253) 591-0147
Fax: (253) 593-2400
Website: https://www.mdc-hope.org
Description: Metropolitan Development Council is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County. Founded in 1964 as a non-profit Community Action Agency, MDC responds to community needs by providing services in the areas of healthcare, housing, education, and employment that address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. MDC provides services focused on improving the health and well-being of very low income individuals. Continuing economic struggles for many in Tacoma’s low income communities requires that we all to work together if we are to sustain what has been accomplished and continue to grow. MDC is responding to this challenge with new board and staff leadership, investment in staff training and development, a leaner management structure, greater volunteer involvement and a commitment to continuous process improvement within our organization, as well as each of our 40 programs.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233

Our Sister's House

(253) 383-4275

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) - Seattle

(206) 389-2515
wscadv@wscadv.org

Address: 1511 Third Avenue, Suite 433
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 389-2515
Email: wscadv@wscadv.org
Website: https://wscadv.org/
Description: The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence mobilizes our member programs and allies to end domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. WSCADV is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Washington State. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and are working to create a world where all people can live and love freely without fear. Our work includes: supporting our member programs, visionary leadership, and engaging the public. Founded in 1990 by survivors and their allies, WSCADV is a non-profit 501(c)3 network of domestic violence programs. Our member programs work tirelessly across the state to help survivors towards safety and freedom. Please visit our website for more information and resources.

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) - Olympia

(206) 389-2515
wscadv@wscadv.org

Address: 711 Capitol Way S, Suite 207
City: Olympia
State: WA
Zip: 98501
Phone: (206) 389-2515
Email: wscadv@wscadv.org
Website: https://wscadv.org/
Description: The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence mobilizes our member programs and allies to end domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. WSCADV is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Washington State. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and are working to create a world where all people can live and love freely without fear. Our work includes: supporting our member programs, visionary leadership, and engaging the public. Founded in 1990 by survivors and their allies, WSCADV is a non-profit 501(c)3 network of domestic violence programs. Our member programs work tirelessly across the state to help survivors towards safety and freedom. Please visit our website for more information and resources.

YWCA Support Shelter

(253) 272-4181
crisis@ywcapiercecounty.org