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, homelessness and those in need regardless of race, religion or orientation. Our case workers work together with clients address critical needs such as housing solutions, 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.
No appointment necessary. Case workers are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM.
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,
Please call the YWCA's 24/7 emergency Hotline at (253) 383-2593
Visit familyjusticecenter.us OR YWCA
Resources: 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: Homeless
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.
FOR COVID-19 HELP:
FOR FOOD BANKS:
FOR PETS:
St. Vinnie’s Helpline - Mission Outreach
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 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.
Get Help:
There may be other organizations that are more capable to help you. Check out the additional resources we have listed above to see if any fit your needs first.
Contact the Helpline of one of our 10 St. Vincent de Paul Partner Parishes that serves your area. Click HERE to find the contact information associated with your zip code.
If you are not housed or do not see your zip code, please email us at assistance@svdptacoma.org and include:
- Your name, contact information, household size and briefly explain your emergency need. Please make sure to follow the directions in the automatic response.
- We will contact you within 24-72 hours
We may also request a home or office visit to find out what you need and formal identification. You do not need to be a member of any religion or faith to receive help. We welcome all who seek our services.
View our latest assistance updates:
