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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Residential Programs / Services

Adult Family Home Council of Washington State - Tumwater

(888) 439-8999
(360) 754-3329
info@adultfamilyhomecouncil.org

Address: 3309 Capital Blvd SW
City: Tumwater
State: WA
Zip: 98501
Phone: (888) 439-8999

(360) 754-3329
Fax: (360) 943-6653
Email: info@adultfamilyhomecouncil.org
Website: http://www.adultfamilyhomecouncil.org/
Description: The Adult Family Home Council is a mission driven member organization formed in 1995 providing adult family home providers with resources and training covering all aspects of their business. The Adult Family Home Council supports 11 regional chapters that conduct regular meetings, continuing education, and networking opportunities. The Adult Family Home Council also advocates on behalf of AFH providers with the state legislature, the Department of Social and Health Services, as a member of the Washington State Senior Citizen’s Lobby, and is the exclusively recognized representative of adult family homes for purposes of collective bargaining.

AFH Locater

Ambitions - Lakewood

(253) 627-0665
info@ambitions.org

services@wa.ambitions.org
tacomajobs@wa.ambitions.org

Address: 6020 Main Street SW, Suite F
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 627-0665
Fax: (253) 627-1763
Email: info@ambitions.org

services@wa.ambitions.org
tacomajobs@wa.ambitions.org
Website: https://wa.ambitions.org
Description: Ambitions provides a variety of support services based on individual need and designed to preserve human dignity, protect civil and human rights and encourage the involvement and responsibility of the individual’s family and community. Individuals can expect to experience the following positive outcomes: competence to manage daily activities and pursue personal goals; health and safety; integration and participation in the social life of their communities; relationships with friends, relatives, neighbors, community members, and peers; personal power and choice; status and positive recognition by self and others.

Ashley House - Federal Way

(253) 533-9050

Address: 33811 9th Avenue S
City: Federal Way
State: WA
Zip: 98003
Phone: (253) 533-9050
TollFree: (800) 853-8120
Fax: (253) 517-7706
Website: https://ah-nw.org
Description: Ashley House is home to children and their families who are coping with the challenges of a catastrophic injury, serious illness, or a congenital birth defect. Ashley House is an innovative alternative for children who would otherwise have to stay in a hospital or nursing home because of serious medical problems. Ashley House provides comprehensive cost-effective quality care to medically fragile children, teens and young adults in home-like settings. We are dedicated to providing education to families and caregivers, building support systems, coordinating services and nurturing the development of each individual. Please visit our website for more information regarding our services.

Child Study and Treatment Center - Lakewood

Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)

(253) 756-2504

AgencyName2: Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Address: 8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98498
Phone: (253) 756-2504
TollFree: (800) 283-8639
Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/child-study-and-treatment-center
Description: CSTC is the only state-operated and funded psychiatric hospital for children and youth who have psychological and safety needs that cannot be met in their community. The Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program Administration manages referrals to CSTC in coordination with the family/guardian and local Behavioral Health Organizations/Managed Care Organizations. Accredited by the Joint Commission, CSTC provides culturally competent care to children and youth with severe emotional and behavioral disorders that are typically complicated by medical, social, legal and developmental issues. The psychiatric treatment/therapy program is based on the most current evidence-based practices including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Clinical services include psychiatric/medical oversight, medication management and 24-hour nursing services.

Communitas - Bremerton

(360) 377-7231
dsp@communitas.org

Address: 920 Park Avenue
City: Bremerton
State: WA
Zip: 98337
Phone: (360) 377-7231
TollFree: (888) 844-7231
Fax: (360) 377-9996
Email: dsp@communitas.org
Website: https://www.communitas.org
Description: Communitas is a non-profit organization that primarily provides residential services for people with developmental and cognitive disabilities. We take an individualized approach that encourages each person to be an active part of their community. It is our mission to build community through systems of individualized development, investment, service and collaboration. All services are based on Person Centered Planning, which focus on assets, skills, abilities and desires, rather than perceived deficits. We provide these services in affordable housing units that we own as well as in homes owned or rented by the individuals we support.

Community Alternatives for People with Autism (CAPA) - Tacoma

(253) 536-2339

Dungarvin - Lakewood

(253) 584-2170

Educational Programs in Home Living - Tacoma

(253) 473-1401

Family Mentor Project

(425) 679-1805
kellychurchfmp@gmail.com

Contact: Kelly Church
MailingAddress: 12918 Mukilteo SPDWY, C-23, BOX #213, Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: (425) 679-1805
Email: kellychurchfmp@gmail.com
Website: https://www.familymentorproject.info/
Description: The Family Mentor Project (FMP) is a resource to support families and guardians through the process of moving a family member to the community from a Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) operated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration of Washington (DDA) or from a skilled nursing facility. Family Mentors provide emotional support, based on their own personal experiences of transitioning their loved ones into community residential services and supports. An individual's choice to transition, or not transition, to the community should be an informed one, and that choice will impact the level of transition planning provided. Family mentor services are offered to all eligible individuals. Please visit our website for more information about our services.

G.A.P.P. - Group Action for Peninsula People - Gig Harbor

(253) 857-7183
gapp1003@outlook.com

Address: 8725 State Route 302
City: Gig Harbor
State: WA
Zip: 98329
MailingAddress: PO Box 1003, Wauna, WA 98329
Phone: (253) 857-7183
Fax: (253) 857-8323
Email: gapp1003@outlook.com
Website: https://www.gapphouse.org/
Description: The vision of GAPP is to assure community members with developmental disabilities are able to live productive lives within their community. This will be accomplished with the support and in the interest of the community. One of GAPP's objectives is to facilitate person-centered planning activities and support individuals and their families on an on-going basis.

Hope Human Services - Lakewood

(253) 252-2217
info@hopehumansvcs.com

Kitsap Residences (Tenant Support) - Port Orchard

(360) 876-1470

Kitsap Tenant Support Services

(360) 373-4173
afrey@ktssinc.com

L'Arche Tahoma Hope & Welcome Center - Tacoma

(253) 535-3178
info@larchetahomahope.org

Contact: Laura Giddings
Address: 12302 Vickery Avenue East
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98446
Phone: (253) 535-3178
Fax: (253) 539-9208
Email: info@larchetahomahope.org
Website: https://www.larchetahomahope.org/
Description: We at L’Arche Tahoma Hope are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an international federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need for one another. The mission of L’Arche is: To make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships; to foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story; to engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.

Life Force Services Inc. - Tacoma

(253) 572-4889
jcrawford@lifeforceservicesinc.com

Address: 3901 South 56th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98409
Phone: (253) 572-4889
Fax: (253) 671-1787
Email: jcrawford@lifeforceservicesinc.com
Website: https://www.lifeforceservicesinc.com/
Description: Life Force Services is dedicated to the creation and maintenance of community based residential living arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities. Life Force Services believes that every person has the right to an equal opportunity to share in the benefits and difficulties of life in the human community.

Northwest Services for Independent Living - University Place

(253) 565-2550
jroesch@nwsil.com

Contact: Judy Roesch
Address: 2607 Bridgeport Way West, #2-A
City: University Place
State: WA
Zip: 98466
Phone: (253) 565-2550
Fax: (253) 565-4548
Email: jroesch@nwsil.com
Description: Provides tenant support for individuals with developmental disabilities living in their own home or apartment. Helps people live independently. Provides support in shopping, cooking, finances, personal hygiene, sexuality, self-esteem, physical fitness, transportation, friends/relations, home management, and more. Must be clients of DDA.

Northwest's Child - Seattle

(206) 526-2493
inquiries@northwestschild.org

Address: 1823 North 85th Street
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98103
Phone: (206) 526-2493
Fax: (206) 299-9285
Email: inquiries@northwestschild.org
Website: https://northwestschild.org/
Description: We provide care in home and community settings to children, teens and adults with moderate to severe disabilities. We support each client in assisting with vocational training, independent living, and individual education plans. We offer continued educational and social experiences, encouraging our clients to grow and build meaningful relationships with peers and staff as well as effectively integrate into their community. We help families in accessing the resources and services that their child/young adult family member needs to ensure that we are advocating effectively for our communities most vulnerable.

Options Unlimited Inc. - Puyallup

(253) 845-6735
optionsunlimitedinc@comcast.net

Address: 120 15th Street SE, Suite 104
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98372
Phone: (253) 845-6735
Fax: (253) 848-0313
Email: optionsunlimitedinc@comcast.net
Website: https://www.optionsunlimitedinc.com
Description: Options Unlimited is a Washington residential service provider dedicated to creating and maintaining community-based residential living arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities. Options Unlimited believes that every person has the equal opportunity and right to share in the benefits and difficulties of life in the community. To support persons with developmental disabilities to gain access to such opportunities, Options Unlimited focuses on creating individual, roommate, and small group living arrangements using apartments, duplexes, and rental houses. Each living arrangement is designed to meet the needs of the individual or individuals involved. It is the purpose of Options Unlimited to assist developmentally disabled adults in acquiring and maintaining living situations in their own residences. This will enhance their opportunity to become valued, integrated members of the community. Options Unlimited provides opportunities and options to each individual participating in its supported living program to have a personalized home; to see themselves and be seen by others as an adult; to maintain optimal health; to maintain a reasonable degree of personal security and safety; to develop a self-directed, positive quality of life; to establish and maintain close relationships with family, friends, and non-disabled members of the community; to experience community participation and integration; and to realize increased personal growth and competence. In providing residential support services, Options Unlimited will carry out all program activities and interactions with program participants with consideration for their personal well being and legal rights by attempting to maintain a balance of protection and autonomy.

P.A.M. Group Home - Puyallup

(253) 845-8871
pamgroup@comcast.net

Partners4Housing - Woodinville

(206) 383-4209
pam@partners4housing.com

Contact: Pam Blanton
Address: 13110 NE 177th Place, Suite 184
City: Woodinville
State: WA
Zip: 98072
Phone: (206) 383-4209
Email: pam@partners4housing.com
Website: https://www.partners4housing.com
Description: Partners4Housing has developed an innovative housing model for people with disabilities that involves families collaborating with other families to create a shared living solution. Shared living is when people with disabilities live together to share housing and support services that may include caregiving, supervision, shopping, cooking, cleaning, medication management, money management, planning social and recreational activities, transportation, representative payee services, benefits coordination, and more. The essence of our model is that compatible families commit to working together to identify and secure appropriate housing and services, and they collaborate to make the shared solution successful.

PROVAIL - Puyallup

(206) 363-7303
supportingchoices@provail.org

Address: 606 E Main Ave
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98372
Phone: (206) 363-7303
TollFree: (888) 810-0745
TTY: 711
Fax: (206) 361-5628
Email: supportingchoices@provail.org
Website: http://provail.org/
Description: PROVAIL has been dedicated to directly supporting people with disabilities for over 80 years. Currently serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties, with plans to expand across Western Washington, PROVAIL strives to ensure that individuals with disabilities are an integral part of every community. Our three core programs are designed to create a more inclusive future. MOBILITY & COMMUNICATION - PROVAIL's Mobility & Communication team helps individuals with disabilities live more independent lives by using cutting-edge technology in innovative ways. Our collaborative staff provide technical solutions to match every client's individual needs. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - PROVAIL’s Employment Services team works with people with disabilities to understand their strengths, goals, and options. We also help businesses figure out their needs and areas for growth. Then, we match business leaders with pre-qualified employees and provide ongoing guidance. HOME & LIFESTYLE - PROVAIL’s Home & Lifestyle team focus on independent living and community integration. We currently provide wraparound services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury through the operation of over 25 supported living environments. PROVAIL is one of Washington’s largest private, multi-service agencies meeting the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Together We Grow serves as the focus of our organization's Strategic Plan. When our diverse communities come together to celebrate and support access and inclusion for folks with disabilities, we all grow.

Puget Sound Assisted Living Inc. - Tacoma

(253) 581-0714

Rainier School - Buckley

Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS)

(360) 829-6260

AgencyName2: Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Address: 2120 Ryan Road
City: Buckley
State: WA
Zip: 98321
Phone: (360) 829-6260
TTY: (360) 829-1111
Fax: (360) 829-3081
Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/rainier-school
Description: Rainier School is a habilitation center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities located within the city limits of Buckley, Washington about a mile-and-a-half from downtown. The campus is situated in a peaceful country setting with a unique and prominent view of Mount Rainier. Rainier School's population is about 310 adults with a wide variety of abilities and needs. 24-hour residential care and teaching is provided in the areas of work or vocational training, leisure activities, social relationships, and everyday life tasks. Programs and services are individualized and designed to enhance self-determination and maximize independence. Rainier School is an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) program certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Compliance with the ICF/IID regulations enables the state to obtain federal matching funds for this program. Facilities in this program are subject to regular, rigorous surveys to ensure quality care and treatment.

S.O.L.A. (State Operated Living Alternatives) - University Place

(253) 566-5751

S.O.L.A. (State Operated Living Alternatives) - Bremerton

(360) 475-3459

Service Alternatives Inc.

Shared Housing Services - Tacoma

(253) 272-1532

Tahoma Associates - Tacoma

(253) 627-7980
admin@tahomaassociates.org

Address: 1545 Tacoma Avenue South
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 627-7980
Fax: (253) 272-0685
Email: admin@tahomaassociates.org
Website: http://www.tahomaassociates.org/
Description: Our mission is to support local citizens challenged by intellectual and other devleopmental disabilities, to live, work and play in, and contribute to our community. Through individualized training and supports, Tahoma programs offer a whole-person approach to planning and services, assisting people to achieve their own level of success and happiness. Services are funded by Pierce County and DSHS/DDA. Fees are determined by DDA and DVR. Other funding is negotiated. The goal is to support the person to aspire to the highest level of independence and community participants in realizing a life their whole person, bridging the gaps in human services that may exist for them.

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.

Valley Supported Living - Puyallup

(253) 840-2914
vsliving@msn.com

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