CHOICE is a community coalition focused on reducing youth substance use by increasing awareness, reducing access and building pathways to healthy options for youth and families.
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
Caring for Kids
(253) 279-9777
Provides clothing, food, school supplies, emergency help Hours vary
NW Furniture Bank
(253) 302-3868
Referral Only Tue-Sat: 9am-2pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe
(253) 582-3384
Maternity clothing, diapers, car seats, strollers: M & F: 10am-12pm
St Francis House
(253) 770-6991
Clothing, household items, furniture, ESL (Español) Hours vary
CRISIS
24-Hour Crisis Line (Mental Health)
(800) 576-7764
Counselors waiting for mental health crises (Español) Hours 24/7
24-Hour Youth Crisis & Help Line
(800) RUNAWAY
For youth in crisis or parents with youth (Español) Hours 24/7
Adult/Child Protective Services
(866) ENDHARM
Physical, emotional & sexual abuse of minors (Español) Hours 24/7
Police/Fire/Emergency
911
For all emergencies (Español) Hours 24/7
Poison Control
(800) 222 1222
24-hour poison hotline (Español) Hours 24/7
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-TALK
Talk to someone about anything suicide related (Español) Hours 24/7
DENTAL/ HEALTH/ MATERNITY CARE
Carenet Pregnancy & Family Services
(253) 984-6222
Pregnancy tests, ultrasound, baby clothes, car seats, diapers M-F 9am-5pm
Community Healthcare
(253) 589-7030
Family medical center, immunizations, maternity support, eye and dental clinic M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
Franciscan St Claire Hospital
(253) 985-1711
Emergency room & full service hospital Hours 24/7
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
(253) 539-7445
Dental services for birth-20 yrs (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Molina Healthcare
(800) 294-8620
State Medicaid healthcare (Español) M-F 8am-8pm
DRUG/ALCOHOL SUPPORT
Center for Substance Abuse & Recovery
(253) 284-7814
Youth 14+ outpatient treatment, assessments (Español) M-Th 8am-5pm
Consejo Counseling
(253) 414-7461
Adult & youth outpatient treatment (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Crossroads Treatment Center
(253) 473-7474
Assessment & outpatient treatment M-Th 9am-5pm
Detoxification Services
(253) 593-2413
Detox, withdrawal, 13yrs+ (Español) Hours 24/7
Foundation El Camino
(253) 572-3214
Youth multicultural and Adult (Español) M-Th 9am-5pm
Pierce County Alliance
(253) 572-4750
Walk-ins, assessments, outpatient treatment 8:30am-5pm
Pierce County AA
(253) 474-8897
24-hour hotline with AA info
Pierce County NA
(253) 531-8792
24-hour hotline with NA info
Pierce County Al-Anon
(800) 726-8094
Loved ones affected by addiction M-F 8am-6pm
Recovery Helpline
(866)789-1511
Substance abuse, Problem Gambling & Mental Health
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Korean Women’s Association
(253) 535-4202
Women w/ children shelter & case management M-F: 8:30am-5pm
JBLM Family Advocacy Program
(253) 966-7233
Advocacy for military victims of DV Hours 24/7
YWCA of Pierce County
(253)-272-4181
Domestic violence shelter, advocates & assistance M-F: 8:30am-5:30pm
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
(253) 798-4166
Domestic violence legal & support (Español) M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT
Centro Latino
(253) 572-7717
ESD, ABE & family Support (Español)
Clover Park Technical College
(253) 589-5800
College advising “Get Started Workshop” Hours vary
Education Opportunity Center
(253) 572-5960
Barrier removal for college entrance, FAFSA, testing fees, career assessments (Español) M-Th 9am-5pm Fri 9am-1pm
Training programs & job search assistance M-F: 8am-4pm
High Demand Industry Training
(253) 284-9017
10-week training in high demand field M-F 8am-4:30pm
Pierce College
(253)964-6435
College Advising, Classes, CDU’S M-F 8am-5pm
Tacoma Community House
(253) 383-3951
ELL, GED, Immigration & Employment (Español) Hours Vary
Workforce Central
(253) 472-8094
Manufacturing Academy, job listings, training M-F 8am-5pm
Work Source
(253) 593-7300
Assistance with unemployment benefits & job search
FAMILY PARENTING SERVICES
Catholic Community Services
(253) 383-3697
Family housing, parenting class, case management M-F 8am-5pm
Clover Park School District Student Services
(253) 583-5153
Provides assistance to families to meet student needs Hours vary
Lakewood’s CHOICE
(253) 798-3799
Parent education about youth substance abuse prevention Hours vary
Childcare Aware of WA
(253) 272-8000
Childcare resources line
FOOD
Bread of Life Food Bank
(253) 582-2515
ID address required (Español) Th 1pm-5pm
Nourish Food Bank
(253) 581-1116
Weekly distribution, ID address required M-F 8am-5pm
Meals on Wheels
(253) 474-1300
Mon-Fri meal delivery for homebound seniors M-F 8am-5pm
Prince on Peace Food Closet
(253) 584-2565
Weekly distribution, ID/address required Tue 12pm-3pm
SNAP (Food benefits)
(877) 501-2233
Information & office locations (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Springbrook Mobile Food Bank
(253) 298-7441
3 Stops: Centerforce, Boston/Lincoln & Springbrook Park Sat 10am-1pm
WIC (Lakewood)
(253) 588-9597
Supplemental food, formula (Español) M-Th 8am-5pm
HOUSING
Access Point 4 Housing
(253) 682-3401
Centralized intake for ALL housing needs M-F 9am-3pm
Landlord Liaison Project (MDC)
(253) 536-6200
Addresses barriers to renting Hours vary
MDC Housing Department
(253) 597-6728
Transitional & permanent supportive housing M-F 8am-4pm
Network Tacoma
(253) 474-9334
Transitional & permanent supportive housing Hours vary
The Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
Emergency shelter M-Th 8am-4:30pm, F 8am-2:30pm
Tacoma Ave Shelter
(253) 572-0131
Emergency shelter for men & women Hours vary
Shared Housing Services
(253) 272-1532
Home sharing, transitional & host homes M-F 8am-5pm
YWCA DV Shelter
(253) 383-2593
Single Parents in domestic violence (Español) 24-hour hotline
Community Housing Programs
(253) 983-7754
Major home repairs & down payment assistance
MENTAL HEALTH
Catholic Community Services
(253) 383-3697
Family, group & individual counseling/support M-F 8am-5pm
Comprehensive Life Resources
(253) 396-5800
Individual counseling (Español) Hours vary
Consejo Counseling
(253) 414-7461
Adult & youth outpatient treatment (Español) M-F 8am-5pm
Good Samaritan Mental Health
(253) 445-8120
Individual, chemical dependency, marriage M-F 8am-5pm
Greater Lakes Mental Health
(253) 581-7020
Counseling for adults & children M-F 8am-5pm
Hope Sparks
(253) 565-4484
Counseling, relatives raising children, family support M-F 8am-5pm
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
Lakeview Light and Power
(253) 584-6060
Utility provider & resources for assistance M-F 7am-6pm
Housing, bus tickets, utility & rental assistance M-F 8:30am-5pm
McKinney Vento (Homeless Youth)
(253) 583-5154
Transportation for students in homelessness M-F 7:30am-4:30pm
St Francis Cabrini
(253) 655-7837
Limited rent/utility assistance Hours vary
YOUTH SERVICES
Boys & Girls Club of Lakewood
(253) 589-8989
Drop in after school program for school aged youth Hours vary
Campfire USA
(253) 627-8153
Day & resident camp, outreach for homeless (Español) Tu-F 9am-4pm
Communities in Schools
(253) 589-7489
Mentoring, afterschool, summer programs M-F Hours vary
Lakewood’s CHOICE
(253) 798-3799
Coalition for youth substance abuse prevention Volunteer opportunities
Lakewood YMCA
(253) 584-9622
Swimming, fitness, intel clubhouse & programs Hours vary
Oasis Youth Center
(253) 671-2838
LGBTQ drop in youth center ages 14-24 Hours vary
REACH Center
(253) 573-6590
Serves 16-24 with education & employment M-F 9am-5pm
Tacoma Community House
(253) 383-3951
16-21 year olds career & internship program Hours vary
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
School Liaison Office
(253) 967-7195
Help military families better understand the education process, school organization and interaction strategies
Army Emergency Relief
(253) 967-9852/9812
Emergency financial assistance
Air Force Aid Society Aid
(253) 982-7027
Emergency financial assistance
Directorate of Personnel & Family Readiness
McChord Field
(253) 982-0176
Family programs to support service members
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
(253) 967-9704
Assistance for military families with special medical & educational needs
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
(253) 967-6618
Services & training to enhance family and life skills
Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
(253) 963-2223/2226
Counseling services