Emergency Shelters

Emergency Shelters & Homeless Services

Inform someone you trust at your school or the district McKinney-Vento Liaison at 253-583-5156 if you are experiencing homelessness to learn about special educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Act. WA State requires school districts to identify & provide certain rights to students experiencing homelessness. More info on page 3.

Coordinated Entry 253-682-3401 – Referrals to shelters, transitional housing, housing programs, and more. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11am – 3pm.

United Way Helpline - Dial 211 or www.uwpc.org – Referrals to several resources and coordinated entry.

Note: Most shelters, agencies, and resources require client to complete a Coordinated Entry

Name/Description/Contact Info Name/Description/Contact Info

Nativity House Overnight Shelter

Men & Women, no kids. Check-in after 4:30pm. Services include day shelter, overnight shelter, mental health & chemical dependency assessments & referrals, hot meals, rapid-rehousing, access to public benefits (Medicare, SSI, & job training). New program – Nativity House Apts – permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless single adults with disabilities.

702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 253-502-2780

https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent- housing/nativity-house-apartments/nativity-house- overnight-shelter/

Exodus Housing

Emergency shelter & transitional housing for families fleeing domestic violence.

253-862-6808

www.exodushousing.org

 

Other Domestic Violence Shelters YWCA: 253-383-2593

https://www.ywcapiercecounty.org/

Korean Women’s Association: 253-359-0470 https://www.kwacares.org/

CDVAP Puyallup Tribal Shelter: 253-680-5499 http://puyallup-

tribe.com/services/p/communitydomesticviolenceprog ram.html

Family Renewal Shelter

Shelter and support for victims of domestic violence.

6832 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

253-475-9010

(888) 550-3915

www.domesticviolencehelp.org

Pete Anderson FUSION Family Shelter Family shelter and transitional housing with case management. Referral through coordinated entry.

1505 S 328th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 838-0950

www.fusionfederalway.org

Helping Hand House

Emergency shelter for families with children. Services include referral to rapid-rehousing, case management, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing program.

4321 2nd St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373

(253) 848-6096

www.helpinghandhouse.org

LASA – Living Access Support Alliance

Programs include permanent supportive housing, rapid-rehousing, affordable housing, rental assistance, and referral to other services. Also manages an emergency shelter/apartments (30 days).

Referral through coordinated entry only, except for essential needs closet.

8956 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 581-8689

www.lasapierce.org

CCS Family Day Center

Walk-in day-center managed by Catholic Community Services which can help families connect in-person with case managers, coordinated-entry, access to showers, laundry, kitchen, and computers.

Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am – 4pm. Weds 9 – 6pm.

2342 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 253-471-5340

New Phoebe House

For women with children who are experiencing homelessness and looking to recover from addiction. (253) 383-7710

www.newphoebehouse.org

The Rescue Mission

Men & Women, no kids. Overnight shelter, case management, coordinated entry, housing resources, employment services, life-skills & adult-basic education.

425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 383-4493

https://www.trm.org/emergency-services/

 

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Comprehensive Life Resources Supportive housing and case management for homeless youth 16 – 24. Must be Medicaid eligible, have a complex

medical or behavioral health need, and experiencing homelessness or having challenges with caregiver turnover, jail or hospital stays.

1305 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 305, Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 383-8775

https://www.comprehensiveliferesources.org/

Salvation Army Family Shelter

Families referred through CCS Family Day Center.

1501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 572-8452

www.salvationarmytacoma.org

Serra House Shelter

Emergency shelter for youth 13 – 17 years old.

1424 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 253-328-6127

https://thecoffeeoasis.com/

Adams Street Family Shelter

Does not accept walk-ups; call shelter to get on the waitlist. For families with children.

253-592-6401

253-383-4493, ext. 1500

https://www.trm.org/emergency-services/

Share & Care House

Housing programs for individuals and families including, permanent supportive housing, rapid-rehousing, transitional housing, housing & essential needs. Referral through coordinated entry.

3418 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

(253) 564-4194

www.shareandcarehouse.org

Bethlehem Baptist Family Shelter

Serves families with kids under 18 and parents between 18 – 60 years old.

4818 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 253-475-4173

[email protected]

LIHI S 69th & Proctor

(Low Income Housing Institute)

This shelter does not accept walk-ups; contact 425-295- 5421 to get on waitlist. Open to single adults and couples, no sex offenders. Harm reduction model. http://pchomeless.org/Facilities/Details?id=118

Next Chapter Pregnant & Single Mothers Shelter

Pregnant women and single mothers.

7031 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

253-475-5516

https://www.nextchapterwa.org/

Puyallup Tribe Tiny House Village

Puyallup tribal members experiencing homelessness including individuals, couples, veterans, seniors, students, and people with pets. 18 years old +.

2027 E Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

http://pchomeless.org/Facilities/Details?id=55

St. Vincent de Paul Motel Assistance Program

To access motel vouchers, contact the helpline 253-426- 1710 or email [email protected] Referrals through a direct service provider preferred.

4009 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409 http://pchomeless.org/Facilities/Details?id=121

Tahoma Indian Center

A drop-in resource center designed to nurture and build up Native Peoples through service and advocacy. Services include meals Mon – Fri, food & clothing bank, laundry services, mailing services, television access, computer access, phone access, social service referrals, culturally specific services, and gathering space. Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm.

1323 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

253-388-3697

https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless- services/tahoma-indian-center/

Safe Parking Spaces

Serves all people living in their cars.

253-346-6482

253-348-4596

[email protected] https://pchomeless.org/Home/SafeParking3

Shiloh Emergency Shelter

Shelter for single adult men.

1211 S I St, Tacoma WA 98405

253-503-1033

http://pchomeless.org/Facilities/Details?id=54

Pierce County Resources Walk-in Clinic

Receive assistance from homeless outreach team.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 – 3pm

1305 Tacoma Ave S, Ste 305, Tacoma, WA 98402

Mobile Clinic Locations

253-396-5065

https://www.piercecountyresources.com/mobile- clinic

Network Tacoma

Assists homeless families with children from the point of crisis intervention, through transitional housing, with the goal of obtaining permanent housing.

5435 South M St, Tacoma, WA 98408 253-474-9334

https://www.networktacoma.org/

Family Growth Center

Provides homeless teens a place to live and be safe, go to school and have a supportive family environment through mental. Emotional, physical, and spiritual counseling.

5954 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407 253-302-5335

https://www.facebook.com/familygrowthcenter/

Pierce Co. Alliance Youth Transitional Housing

Transitional housing for people 18 years old that are coming out of foster care.

510 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma WA 98402 253-502-5470

https://piercecountyalliance.org/youth-services/

 

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Rosie’s Place Engagement Center Overnight Shelter

For youth 12 – 24 years old. Provides food, hygiene products, shower, clotting bank, safe shelter, community referrals and advocacy.

520 Pear St SE, Olympia WA 98501 360-943-0780

https://communityyouthservices.org/

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Tiny House Village 6th & Orchard

Tiny house village for individuals, couples, and families experiencing homelessness. Services include case management & 24/7 staffing. Other reqs. may apply.

206-640-3969 or 206-496-2749

Email: [email protected] https://lihi.org/tiny-houses/

Emergency Homeless Resources - Other

Name/Description/Contact Info Name/Description/Contact Info

Lifeline Assistance programs

Free or discounted wireless phone service: Assurance Wireless – (888) 898-4888 www.assurancewireless.com

SafeLink Wireless – (800) 977-3768 - www.safelinkwireless.com

Pierce County Cellphone Lifeline Program

A government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income clients. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3499/Cellphone-Lifeline- Program

Homeless Mail Service

Provides temporary fixed mailing address and other services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Referral through DSHS.

253-383-3056, ext. 144