Emergency & Crisis Support
Emergency Services
Emergency
Call 911
For immediate danger, life-threatening emergencies, active violence, medical emergencies, or urgent safety concerns.
Tacoma Non-Emergency Dispatch
Phone: 253-287-4455
Use for non-emergency police assistance, welfare checks, suspicious activity, or requests for community response support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Available 24/7 for:
- suicidal thoughts
- emotional distress
- mental health crisis
- substance abuse crisis
- support for family members
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Pierce County Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-576-7764
24-hour behavioral health crisis support.
Services include:
- mental health crisis intervention
- emotional support
- behavioral health referrals
- mobile crisis support
Hospitals & Emergency Medical Care
Tacoma General Hospital
Address: 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 Phone: 253-403-1000
Services:
- emergency room
- trauma care
- behavioral health services
- victim support referrals
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
Address: 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 Phone: 253-459-6000
Services:
- emergency services
- mental health support
- family support resources
St. Joseph Medical Center
Address: 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Phone: 253-426-4101
Services:
- emergency care
- trauma services
- behavioral health resources
Trauma Counseling & Mental Health Services
Comprehensive Life Resources
Phone: 253-396-5800 Website: https://www.comprehensiveliferesources.org
Services:
- trauma counseling
- behavioral health
- youth services
- family counseling
- substance abuse support
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
Phone: 253-581-7020 Website: https://www.glmhc.org
Services:
- outpatient counseling
- crisis support
- psychiatric services
- trauma-informed care
Catholic Community Services
Phone: 253-383-3697 Website: https://ccsww.org
Services:
- family counseling
- grief support
- housing support
- behavioral health services
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Phone: 253-280-9860 Website: https://www.seamar.org
Services:
- mental health counseling
- healthcare services
- substance abuse support
- bilingual services
Domestic Violence & Victim Advocacy
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Address: 718 Court E, Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-798-4166 Website: https://www.familyjusticecenter.us
Services:
- domestic violence advocacy
- protection order assistance
- counseling referrals
- legal support
- family safety planning
YWCA Pierce County Domestic Violence Services
24-Hour Helpline: 253-383-2593 Website: https://ywcaclarkcounty.org
Services:
- emergency shelter referrals
- domestic violence support
- advocacy
- support groups
- safety planning
Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-562-6025
24-hour confidential support and referrals.
Grief Support & Trauma Recovery
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service
Phone: 253-414-7468 Website: https://www.consejocounseling.org
Services:
- bilingual behavioral health counseling
- trauma-informed mental health services
- substance use disorder treatment
- family counseling
- youth and adult counseling
- culturally responsive support services
- community mental health resources
Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center
Phone: 253-593-2740 Website: https://www.mcfhc.org
Services:
- youth trauma counseling
- family support
- grief services
- violence prevention support
NAMI Pierce County
Phone: 253-314-2475 Website: https://namipierce.org
Services:
- mental health education
- peer support groups
- family support
- crisis resources
Funeral Homes & End-of-Life Services
Scott Funeral Home
Address: 1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 Phone: 253-572-9555
Mountain View Funeral Home
Address: 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 Phone: 253-584-0252
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home
Address: 3005 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466 Phone: 253-566-1008
Haven of Rest Funeral Home
Address: 8503 State Route 16 SW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Phone: 253-851-9991
Clothing Banks & Basic Needs Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul Tacoma
Phone: 253-474-0519 Website: https://svdptacoma.org
Services:
- clothing assistance
- emergency food support
- household items
- limited financial assistance
The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps
Phone: 253-572-8452 Website: https://tacoma.salvationarmy.org
Services:
- clothing assistance
- emergency shelter referrals
- food assistance
- utility assistance
- seasonal support programs
Northwest Furniture Bank
Phone: 253-302-3868 Website: https://www.nwfurniturebank.org
Services:
- furniture assistance
- beds and household items
- support for families transitioning into housing
Food Banks & Meal Assistance
Emergency Food Network
Phone: 253-584-1040 Website: https://www.efoodnet.org
Services:
- food bank distribution
- meal assistance
- emergency food support
- family food programs
Nourish Pierce County
Phone: 253-383-3164 Website: https://nourishpc.org
Services:
- food banks
- emergency food boxes
- community meal programs
Tacoma Rescue Mission Meal Services
Phone: 253-383-4493 Website: https://www.trm.org
Services:
- hot meals
- emergency shelter
- food assistance
Financial Assistance & Emergency Support
Pierce County Human Services
Phone: 253-798-4400 Website: https://www.piercecountywa.gov
Services:
- emergency assistance
- rental assistance referrals
- utility assistance
- housing stabilization resources
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Phone: 253-798-3590
Services:
- heating assistance
- utility support
- emergency energy assistance
Catholic Community Services Emergency Assistance
Phone: 253-383-3697
Services:
- limited financial assistance
- rent support referrals
- emergency support services
Crime Victim Support & Legal Assistance
Washington Crime Victim Service Center
Phone: 1-888-288-9221 Website: https://wacvsc.org
Services:
- victim advocacy
- legal referrals
- trauma support
- victim compensation assistance
Pierce County Victim Witness Assistance Program
Phone: 253-798-7400
Services:
- court support
- victim advocacy
- criminal justice information
- emotional support services
Crime Victims Compensation Program
Phone: 1-800-762-3716 Website: https://www.lni.wa.gov
Services:
- medical expense assistance
- counseling expense coverage
- support for victims of violent crime
Housing & Emergency Assistance
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Phone: 253-383-4493 Website: https://www.trm.org
Services:
- emergency shelter
- meals
- housing assistance
- addiction recovery
Associated Ministries
Phone: 253-383-3056 Website: https://associatedministries.org
Services:
- emergency assistance
- eviction prevention
- housing referrals
- utility assistance
Pierce County Coordinated Entry
Phone: 253-682-3401
Services:
- housing assessment
- shelter referrals
- homelessness support
Substance Abuse & Recovery Support
Pierce County Alliance
Phone: 253-572-4750 Website: https://piercecountyalliance.org
Services:
- substance abuse treatment
- youth prevention services
- counseling
- recovery support
Recovery Café Tacoma
Phone: 253-533-6914 Website: https://recoverycafetacoma.org
Services:
- peer support
- recovery coaching
- community meals
- addiction recovery support
Youth & Family Services
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Phone: 253-502-4600 Website: https://www.bgcsps.org
Services:
- youth programs
- mentoring
- after-school support
- family engagement
Tacoma Urban League
Phone: 253-383-2000 Website: https://tacomaurbanleague.org
Services:
- youth support
- workforce development
- education support
- family assistance
Community Support & Violence Prevention
JCW & Associates
Community Trauma Response Team (CTRT)
Phone: 253-215-4525 Website: https://communitytraumaresponseteam.com
Services:
- community trauma response
- violence interruption support
- grief support
- resource connection
- community healing support
For support requests, contact local non-emergency services or community partners.
City & Community Resource Numbers
City of Tacoma
Website: https://www.cityoftacoma.org
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Phone: 253-649-1500 Website: https://tpchd.org
Services:
- behavioral health resources
- community health support
- crisis information
211 Washington
Dial: 211 Website: https://wa211.org
Services:
- food assistance
- housing resources
- counseling referrals
- utility support
- healthcare resources
- crisis referrals
- domestic violence resources
- mental health resources
Safety Planning Tips
If you or someone you know is experiencing trauma after violence:
- Reach out to a trusted support person.
- Seek professional counseling if needed.
- Avoid isolation.
- Utilize crisis support resources.
- Develop a personal safety plan.
- Contact emergency services if you feel unsafe.
Disclaimer
This guide is intended for informational purposes only. Services, phone numbers, and availability may change over time. In an emergency, always call 911.