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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Senior Services

Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) - Tacoma

Pierce County Human Services

(253) 798-4600
adrc@piercecountywa.gov

AgencyName2: Pierce County Human Services
Address: 3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98418
Phone: (253) 798-4600
TollFree: (800) 562-0332
TTY: (253) 798-2837
Email: adrc@piercecountywa.gov
Website: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1986/aging-disability-resources
Description: Aging and Disability Resources offers a wide range of community-based services that allow older adults and adults with disabilities to remain at home as long as possible. These services address the needs of frail, older and functionally disabled adults living in Pierce County. ADR can review your service needs and eligibility, help you make informed choices and access services, help you develop a plan that addresses your health, housing and safety needs, review your situation and help you make changes to the plan as needed. ADR provides case management, family caregiver support, services to help unpaid caregivers caring for aging parents, ailing spouses, partners, disabled adult children, or friends suffering from a debilitating illness, Long Term Care Ombudsman, and an Aging & Disability Resource Center. ADR also provides Lifespan Respite care (or short-term relief) for families and primary caregivers to restore and strengthen their ability to continue providing care for a child or adult with special needs. Please visit our website or call for more information.

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) - Lacey

(360) 725-2300

Assisted Living Research Institute

Cascade Park Communities - Tacoma

Cascade Park Active Day

(253) 627-9990

AgencyName2: Cascade Park Active Day
Address: 246 Street Helens Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 627-9990
Website: https://www.cascadecares.com
Description: Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Communities offers affordable, safe, and quality care. Our exceptional value, facilities and programs in assisted living, memory care, and adult day health services are located in Tacoma, WA. We serve families in Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region. Give us a call to arrange a free trial in our adult day health center or come by for a free tour in either our assisted living or memory care communities. We are dedicated to helping our residents and program participants enjoy day-to-day living with grace and dignity. We place our emphasis on safety, comfort, and competent assisted care while striving to promote independence by encouraging individuals to stay active within our supportive environments. We welcome residents and participants that receive assistance through the DSHS/Medicaid (COPES) system!

Cascade Park Communities - Tacoma

Cascade Park Gardens

(253) 475-3702

AgencyName2: Cascade Park Gardens
Address: 4347 S Union Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98409
Phone: (253) 475-3702
Website: https://www.cascadecares.com
Description: Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Communities offers affordable, safe, and quality care. Our exceptional value, facilities and programs in assisted living, memory care, and adult day health services are located in Tacoma, WA. We serve families in Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region. Give us a call to arrange a free trial in our adult day health center or come by for a free tour in either our assisted living or memory care communities. We are dedicated to helping our residents and program participants enjoy day-to-day living with grace and dignity. We place our emphasis on safety, comfort, and competent assisted care while striving to promote independence by encouraging individuals to stay active within our supportive environments. We welcome residents and participants that receive assistance through the DSHS/Medicaid (COPES) system!

Cascade Park Communities - Tacoma

Cascade Park Vista

(253) 627-3833

AgencyName2: Cascade Park Vista
Address: 242 Street Helens Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 627-3833
Website: https://www.cascadecares.com
Description: Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Communities offers affordable, safe, and quality care. Our exceptional value, facilities and programs in assisted living, memory care, and adult day health services are located in Tacoma, WA. We serve families in Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region. Give us a call to arrange a free trial in our adult day health center or come by for a free tour in either our assisted living or memory care communities. We are dedicated to helping our residents and program participants enjoy day-to-day living with grace and dignity. We place our emphasis on safety, comfort, and competent assisted care while striving to promote independence by encouraging individuals to stay active within our supportive environments. We welcome residents and participants that receive assistance through the DSHS/Medicaid (COPES) system!

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.

CHOICE Guardianship - Lakebay

(360) 633-6722
contactus@choiceguardianship.com

Address: 9013 Key Peninsula Highway North, #E-119
City: Lakebay
State: WA
Phone: (360) 633-6722
Fax: (253) 884-3667
Email: contactus@choiceguardianship.com
Website: https://www.choiceguardianship.com
Description: A guardian is appointed by the Superior Court to act for a person whom the court has found to be incapacitated and unable to handle their own affairs. A guardian is responsible for the individual’s care while considering and respecting the individual’s preferences. The guardian must adhere to strict legal requirements including regular reporting to the Court. A guardian is only appointed when all other options are exhausted. Choice Guardianship is a leading provider of guardianship services to clients in the Puget Sound area. We may act as guardian, care manager, nurse advocate, fiduciary, or assist with residential placement. The certified professionals in our agency work hard to enhance quality of life, encourage independence, and provide safe and supportive living environments. Choice Guardianship is passionate about taking a personable and professional approach towards providing support and guidance for clients and their families. We promise to treat our clients with respect, listen to their concerns, and advocate on their behalf.

Commencement Bay Guardianship Services - Tacoma

(253) 627-7800
cb@balsamlaw.com

Eatonville Family Agency - Eatonville

(360) 832-6805

Address: 305 West Center Street
City: Eatonville
State: WA
Zip: 98328
MailingAddress: PO Box 1764, Eatonville, WA 98328
Phone: (360) 832-6805
Fax: (360) 832-3671
Website: http://www.eatonvillefamilyagency.org/
Description: The mission of the Eatonville Family Agency is to serve individuals, families and senior citizens in need and to reduce the impact of poverty through a variety of social services and community programs. We provide services and programs to help our community members in need. We provide a food bank, backpack food program for school students, clothing bank, senior citizen activities, DSHS basic food and medical enrollment assistance, holiday food and toys, school supplies, and so much more. If you live in the Eatonville or rural southeast Pierce County area and you need assistance, please call or come by the office.

Elder Assessment & Referral Services

(253) 756-7800
elderassessment@gmail.com

Envoy America

(888) 375-5558
info@envoyamerica.com

ExcelCare

(253) 565-8252
excelcare@earthlink.net

Family Caregiver Support Program - Tacoma

Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources

(253) 798-4600
adrc@piercecountywa.gov

AgencyName2: Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources
Address: 1305 Tacoma Avenue, Suite 104
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 798-4600
TollFree: (800) 562-0332
TTY: (253) 798-2837
Email: adrc@piercecountywa.gov
Website: https://www.piercecountywa.org/1296/family-caregiver-support
Description: The Family Caregiver Support program helps support and sustain the primary, unpaid caregiver providing continuous care for an older adult or a functionally disabled adult 18 years of age. We connect caregivers with the resources that will enable them to continue at-home care and make it possible for care recipients to continue to remain in their familiar environment.

First Choice In-Home Care - Tacoma

(253) 926-2230
info@fcihc.com

Address: 535 Dock Street, Suite 200
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 926-2230
TollFree: (877) 747-5090
Fax: (253) 926-2231
Email: info@fcihc.com
Website: https://www.fcihc.com/
Description: First Choice In-Home Care provides services throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. First Choice In-Home Care is licensed by the Washington State Department of Health and is contracted with the Department of Social and Health Services to provide Medicaid Personal Care, COPES and respite care services. We serve adults, seniors and children in need, provide nursing services to school districts, provide home health and respite care to our veterans, provide personal care services to individuals with long-term care insurance and provide customized services to our private paying clients. Additionally, we help to staff adult family homes and residential care settings.

Good to be Home Care - Lakewood

(253) 588-4344
mail@goodtobehomecare.com

Address: 8903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 588-4344
TollFree: (866) 588-4344
Fax: (253) 588-3033
Email: mail@goodtobehomecare.com
Website: http://goodtobehomecare.com/
Description: Good To Be Home Care is your south sound solution for non-medical home care services. We pride ourselves in providing highly flexible scheduling options and carefully matched caregivers at an affordable price.

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.

Key Peninsula Community Services - Lakebay

(253) 884-4440
kpcsassist@centurytel.net

Contact: Tracy Stirrett
Address: 17015 9th Street Court NW
City: Lakebay
State: WA
Zip: 98349
MailingAddress: PO Box 392, Lakebay, WA 98349
Phone: (253) 884-4440
Fax: (253) 884-6196
Email: kpcsassist@centurytel.net
Description: We provide senior programs and a food bank (with free bread and produce when available). We are also a government surplus site for TFAP (Temporary Food Assistance Program).

Kitsap Home Care Services - Bremerton

(360) 377-7307
afrey@ktssinc.com

Address: 2540 Cascades Blvd, Suite 100
City: Bremerton
State: WA
Zip: 98312
MailingAddress: PO Box 5209, Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone: (360) 377-7307
TollFree: (888) 449-9048
Fax: (360) 377-9946
Email: afrey@ktssinc.com
Website: http://www.kitsaphomecare.com/
Description: Kitsap Home Care Services is an established and well-respected, locally owned agency providing quality home care services at an affordable price! We are a division of Kitsap Tenant Services, which has been serving the community since the 1970's. Our services include: personal hygiene, toileting, eating, meal preparation, ambulation, transfers, transportation to medical appointments, dressing, bathing, medication assistance, light housekeeping, essential shopping, and personal errands.

Korean Women's Association of Washington - Tacoma

(253) 535-4202
info@kwacares.org

Address: 123 East 96th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98445
Phone: (253) 535-4202
TollFree: (888) 508-2780
Fax: (253) 535-4827
Email: info@kwacares.org
Website: https://www.kwacares.org
Description: Korean Women’s Association (KWA) provides services in 11 western Washington counties and employs 1,400+ employees to serve the diverse needs of more than 10,000 people each year. Our programs and services include senior wellness, benefit enrollment, citizenship support, elder abuse advocacy, domestic violence advocacy and shelter, community and behavioral health navigation, in-home care, senior activity centers, community centers, and affordable housing. We provide multi-cultural, multi-lingual human services, regardless of race or ethnic background, to diverse communities through education, socialization, advocacy, and support. We are the leader in serving multi-cultural, multi-lingual communities to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Lakewood Senior Activity Center - Lakewood

(253) 798-4090

Lifespan Respite Washington (LRW) - Tacoma

(253) 565-2266 x 115 (helpline)
getrespite@wapave.org

Address: 6316 South 12th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
x 115 (helpline)
CrisisHelpHotline: (800) 572-7368 x 115 (TF helpline)
Fax: (253) 566-8052
Email: getrespite@wapave.org
Website: https://www.lifespanrespitewa.org/; https://wapave.org/get-help
Description: Lifespan Respite WA (LRW) offers grant awards for unpaid, unserved family and other caregivers living in Washington. Grant awards are on a first come, first serve basis with statewide distribution of the available funding. Grant recipients then select their respite option from the current list of registered respite providers. In some circumstances, a particular respite provider may become a registered provider in order to serve a family. Eligibility includes the individual receiving the care being of any age (lifespan) and having a special need, condition, and/or disability and they are a currently an unpaid care provider. Respite services vary, including in-home care, adult day, overnight care, parks/recreation programs, camps, and equine services. Grant recipients have 90 days to utilize their award. To learn more about eligibility, how to apply and other respite services visit www.lifespanrespitewa.org/. (Located on the Tacoma Community College Campus in parking lot “I” as you enter from 12th Street; opposite side of the campus from TACID.)

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.

MultiCare Hospice - Tacoma

(253) 301-6400
(253) 301-6500 (referrals)
(888) 516-4505 (referrals)

Address: 3901 South Fife Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98409
Phone: (253) 301-6400

(253) 301-6500
(referrals)
(888) 516-4505
(referrals)
TollFree: (888) 516-4504
Fax: (253) 301-6528
Website: https://www.multicare.org/hospice/
Description: Hospice care is provided wherever you are - at home, an assisted living facility, nursing home or hospital. In addition to our program’s extensive services, we can help you locate additional resources and assist you with advanced directives. Services we provide include: assistance with personal care, such as bathing and grooming, bereavement support for loved ones, comfort therapies including massage, reiki, music, pet, and aromatherapy, emotional and spiritual support, medical equipment, supplies, and medications, pain and symptom management, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and volunteers who can provide respite to caregivers or provide additional comfort and companionship to patients. Please visit our website for information on who can receive hospice care.

MultiCare Senior Services

(253) 697-8400

Pierce County Human Services - Tacoma

Downtown Office

(253) 798-4500

Pierce County Human Services - Tacoma

Sound View Office

(253) 798-4400

Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation - Enumclaw

(360) 802-3206
jayt@rfwellnessfoundation.org

Contact: Jay Thomas
Address: 1675 Cole Street
City: Enumclaw
State: WA
Zip: 98022
MailingAddress: PO Box 905, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (360) 802-3206
Fax: (360) 802-0598
Email: jayt@rfwellnessfoundation.org
Website: https://www.rfwellnessfoundation.org
Description: 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.

ResponseLINK - Williamsport

(866) 802-3676

Steilacoom Community Center - Steilacoom

(253) 581-1076
kristal.gibelyou@ci.steilacoom.wa.us

Contact: Kristal Gibelyou
Address: 2301 Worthington Street
City: Steilacoom
State: WA
Zip: 98388
Phone: (253) 581-1076
Fax: (253) 588-2086
Email: kristal.gibelyou@ci.steilacoom.wa.us
Website: https://townofsteilacoom.org/
Description: Steilacoom provides many adult programs, community services, facility rentals, and youth programs. Please visit our website for more information on services and schedules.

Support U Fostering Caregiver Wellness - Tacoma

Lutheran Community Services (LCS)

(253) 722-5682
(253) 272-8433
caregiverservices@lcsnw.org

AgencyName2: Lutheran Community Services (LCS)
Address: 223 North Yakima Avenue
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98403
Phone: (253) 722-5682

(253) 272-8433
Fax: (253) 597-6456
Email: caregiverservices@lcsnw.org
Website: https://lcsnw.org/program/caregiver-services-support-u-fostering-caregiver-wellness/
Description: Support U is a faith-based series of classes for anyone caring for an adult with a chronic condition such as aging, illness, or a disability. Our curriculums help prepare people for the role of caregiver. We raise community awareness about caregiving and serve as a valuable tool to prevent caregiver isolation and burnout. We focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being of caregivers. These 45-minute classes are intended to be presented to family caregivers free of charge or with a nominal fee or donation for materials. We offer Support U classes in: planning ahead; finding, creating, and using resources; self-care for the caregiver; family dynamics and communication; dementia, chronic illness and the family; and financial well-being.

The Bread Basket Food & Clothing Bank - University Place

(253) 565-3271
breadbasketoutreach@hotmail.com

Tillicum/American Lake Gardens - Lakewood

Community Service Center

(253) 584-1280

Visiting Angels

Volunteer Services Transportation

Catholic Community Services

(844) 851-9380 211

Washington State Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman

ltcop@mschelps.org

MailingAddress: PO Box 23699, Federal Way, WA 98093
TollFree: (800) 562-6028
TTY: (800) 737-7931
Fax: (253) 815-8173
Email: ltcop@mschelps.org
Website: https://www.waombudsman.org/
Description: The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents of nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. Our purpose is to protect and promote the resident rights guaranteed these residents under federal and state law and regulations. We are trained to receive complaints and resolve problems in situations involving quality of care, use of restraints, transfer and discharge, abuse and other aspects of resident dignity and rights. We serve: residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes and veteran’s homes, relatives and friends of residents in long-term care facilities, administrators and employees of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes and veterans’ homes, any group or individual concerned about the welfare of residents of long-term care facilities, and the community-at-large.