Community Resources
Empowering our community with access to support and safety. At The Melanated Therapist, we believe wellness extends beyond therapy. Below are trusted organizations in and around Tacoma, WA offering essential support for individuals, teens, and families.
Immediate Support & Crisis Lines
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org for local referrals to food, housing, healthcare, and more.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text): 988lifeline.org
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
Child Abuse or Neglect (WA): 1-866-ENDHARM (363-4276) | TTY: 1-800-624-6186
Domestic Violence & Family Safety
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
718 Court E, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 798-4166 | Website »
Our Sister’s House
2714 N 21st St. #3, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 383-4275 | oursistershouse.com
Tacoma Community House
1314 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 383-3951 | tacomacommunityhouse.org
Teen & Youth Support
Teen Link (for youth ages 13–20)
Call or text 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) (6–10pm daily)
teenlink.org – Trained teen volunteers offering peer support.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 – Free, 24/7 mental health support for teens and adults.
Safe Streets Youth Engagement
Youth programs promoting leadership and non-violence.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Programs for academic success, character, and wellness.
bgcsps.org | (253) 502-4600
Food Assistance
South L St. Free Food & Garden
1414 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405 | (253) 252-0118
Emergency Food Network
3318 92nd St S, Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-1040 | efoodnet.org
Sumner Community Food Bank
15625 Main St E, Sumner, WA 98390 | (253) 863-3793
Legal & Immigration Support
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Seattle: (206) 587-4009 | Tacoma: (206) 816-3893
Pierce County Law Library
930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 123, Tacoma, WA 98402