Helping our Neighbors in Need

For caring help, please visit our Community Resource Center or email assistance@svdptacoma.org.

Community Resource Center

Located adjacent to our Tacoma Thrift Store, the Community Resource Center (CRC) provides a continuum of care to persons facing crisis, instability, and homelessness regardless of race, religion, gender expression, or orientation. Our case workers work together with clients to address critical needs such as housing & shelter solutions, substance abuse disorder support, mental health stability, support for Hispanic and immigrant populations, and basic survival needs for both housed and unhoused individuals.

Case workers are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM.

No appointment necessary.

St. Vinnie’s Emergency Basic Needs Assistance

St. Vinnies is here to help with emergency assistance to help ​provide for basic needs, such as rent, utilities, gas, food, clothing or ​referrals to other community resources. We continue to provide assistance through St. Vinnie's Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs Program to those living in Pierce County facing immediate financial crisis on a case-by-case basis.

You do not need to be a member of any religion or faith to receive help. We welcome all who seek our services.

Ways to Get Help:

  1. (Fastest) Come to the St. Vinnie’s Community Resource Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM and see a case worker to discuss how we can help. No referral or appointment required.

  2. Email us at assistance@svdptacoma.org and include: Your name, contact information, household size, and briefly explain your emergency need. We will contact you within 24-72 hours.

  3. Contact the Helpline of one of our St. Vincent de Paul Partner Parishes that serves your area. Click HERE to find the contact information associated with your zip code.

Emergency Crisis Lines

  • If you are experiencing a safety emergency, please call 911

  • If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate support, please call the crisis line at (800) 576-7764

Emergency Crisis - Domestic Violence

If you are currently unsafe or fleeing domestic violence,

Resources: If You’re Currently Housed

 Rent & Utility Assistance Update: The Pierce County EVICTION PREVENTION PORTAL is now OPEN. Click HERE to learn more and/or view the status of your application.

If you have previously received help from Pierce County and are in need of further assistance, if you have applied for assistance and are being threatened with eviction or if you would like to check on your current assistance application, please email Pierce County Human Services at HSrent@piercecountywa.gov.

It's important to know your rights and the resources available to you during these difficult times. We recommend checking back to Pierce County Housing Assistance for updates, links to the Eviction Resolution Program and additional COVID relief resources. Thank you, and God Bless.

FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND RENTERS’ RIGHTS RESOURCES:

FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE:

Resources: If You’re Experiencing Homelessness

COORDINATED ENTRY IS THE FIRST STEP IN ACCESSING HOUSING SERVICES THAT HELP WITH TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS.

FOR ADDITIONAL COORDINATED ENTRY ACCESS POINTS:

FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS:

Additional Resources

Not sure where to start? For help accessing additional resources, call 2-1-1 for United Way’s helpline or visit their website.

Find a variety of resources, including housing, food and more, visit findhelp.org and enter your zip code.

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