- Pierce County Housing Authority: https://www.pchawa.org/
- Tacoma Housing Authority Home – Tacoma Housing Authority
- Pierce County Housing Assistance and Programs: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4701/Housing-Assistance-and-Programs
- Pierce County Human Services: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4701/Housing-Assistance-and-Programs and https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1280/Energy-Assistance
- Tacoma Community House: https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/
- Tiny House Village: https://www.lihihousing.org/villages/villageat6thandorchard
- YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter: https://www.ywcapiercecounty.org/emergency-shelter
- Exodus Housing (Rapid re-housing assistance): https://exodushousing.org/community-resources/
- Nativity House: https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent-housing/nativity-house-apartments/nativity-house-dayandovernight-shelters/
- Reach Center (Homeless Youth): https://www.reachtacoma.org/programs/housing/
- Tacoma Rescue Mission: http://www.trm.org/
- PC Nourish is at the South Campus on Thursday from 1-3pm. It’s easy to get signed up. Other mobile locations: https://nourishpc.org/need-food/
- Food Bank locations: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/454/Food-Banks
- ST Leo’s Parish: https://stleoparish.org/food-connection/
- Rainbow Center
- Rainbow Center has daily open hours, where resources—including a lending library, computer and Wi-Fi access, advocacy services, and educational materials—are available to community members.
- Education Program offers high-quality workshops and training opportunities for individuals, businesses or groups that want to know more about how to engage, support, serve and increase their awareness/understanding of the LGBTQ2S community. Finally, celebrating the LGBTQ2S community is a huge part of our mission. We host social programs and events for the LGBTQ2S community all year.
- Oasis Youth Center – Oasis Youth Center is a drop-in, resource and support center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth ages 11-24.
- Programs & Services
- Engaging and diverse programming & events
- Peer and adult support
- Gender-affirming resources
- Mental Health Vouchers and Referrals
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Bus tickets
- Referrals to housing, education, and employment programs, and legal resources
- Programs & Services
- Tacoma Older LGBT
- Tacoma Older LGBT, is a non-profit 501(c)3, the premier lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization in Tacoma and Pierce County specifically geared to advocating for; serving, supporting, and working with older LGBT adults in Tacoma, Pierce County and surrounding We celebrate the 50+ LGBT older adult for their resilience, their history and community.
- Offers training/education to community partners & organizations who provide services to Maintains a calendar of social events for the 50+ LGBT adults.
- Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound
- Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS) is a Non Profit Organization that works to support 18+ transgender and gender diverse individuals through direct service such as support groups, advocacy, and financial We are based in Tacoma, WA, but serve all of Washington State.
- Services include: TDOR Tacoma, the Transgender Speakers Bureau, Name Aid program, HRT Supply Kit program, a Microgrant program, Artist in Residency Program for Trans and Gender Diverse Artists, Trans in Jail Coalition, as well as other community actions for policy change.
- QLaw
- QLaw Association is an association of LGBTQ+ legal professionals and their Serving as a voice of LGBTQ+ lawyers and other legal professionals in the State of Washington on issues relating to diversity and equality in the legal profession, in the courts, and under the law, the organization has five purposes:
- to provide opportunities for members of the LGBTQ+ legal community to meet in a supportive, professional atmosphere to exchange ideas and information;
- to further the professional development of LGBTQ+ legal professionals and law students;
- to educate the public, the legal profession, and the courts about legal issues of particular concern to the LGBTQ+ community;
- to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community by improving access to the legal and judicial system and sponsoring education programs;
- and to promote and encourage the advancement of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender attorneys in the legal
- QLaw Association is an association of LGBTQ+ legal professionals and their Serving as a voice of LGBTQ+ lawyers and other legal professionals in the State of Washington on issues relating to diversity and equality in the legal profession, in the courts, and under the law, the organization has five purposes:
- Pride Counseling NW
- GENERAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: Depression & Anxiety, Trauma, Self Esteem & Self Worth, Grief & Bereavement, Stress Management, Goal Setting & Barrier Reduction, Adolescent Therapy, LGBTQ Issues ○ COUPLES & POLY FOLKS: Relationship Issues, Communication, Sex & Intimacy, Parenting, Negotiating Boundaries
- LGBTQ+: Gender Identity/Transition, Family Reconciliation, Faith Reconciliation, Identity Development, LGBTQ-Specific Couples’ Therapy
- Tacoma Queer Bulletin
- Queer Exchange, Housing Board, and Events or Community Bulletin rolled up in one Facebook group.
- Puget Sound Queer Families Facebook Group
- This group is for Queer parents in the Puget Sound area that are looking to engage in an active group of outings and community providing support and resources! Queer is Queer, whatever that means to you, you are welcome Whether you have grown kiddos, young kiddos, are expecting, are trying to start your family- this group is for you!
- Queer Tacoma Community Forum
- Metropolitan Development Council: Must reside in the city of Tacoma or a TPU customer. Services include Energy Assistance Program (EAP), housing support, food bank, youth/adult education, weatherization and behavioral health.
- Pierce County Energy Assistance: Must reside in Pierce County outside of the City of Tacoma, to apply call: 253-798-4328, no online application.
- Tacoma Energy Assistance: Must reside in the city of Tacoma.
- Tacoma Public Utilities: Bill Credit Assistance Plan (BCAP). Must reside in the city of Tacoma.
- Puget Sound Energy Assistance: https://www.pse.com/en/account-and-billing/assistance-programs/HELP
- Salvation Army Warm Fund:
- St Vincent de Paul: https://www.svdptacoma.org/get-help