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.