Community Resources

The Melanated Therapist is dedicated to ensuring that people in the community who are in need of assistance are able to access the necessary resources. If you are in need of finding resources you may want to reach out to one or more of these organizations in your area:

  • Dial 2-1-1 for Essential Community Services or http://www.2-1-1.org this resources offers a variety of referrals for basic human resources and programs in your area.

  • Child Abuse and Neglect - Washington

    If you or someone you know may be suffering from child abuse or neglect call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276), Washington State's toll-free, 24 hour, 7 day-a-week hotline that will connect you directly to the appropriate local office to report suspected child abuse or neglect. TTY Callers - call 1-800-624-6186 to place a direct TTY call.

  • Suicide Prevention Services

    • 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

    • 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

    • 1-888-SUICIDE (1-888-784-2433)

    • 1-877-SUICIDA (1-877-784-2432) (Spanish)

  • Domestic Violence Services

    If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help right now, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800)-799-SAFE (7233). 

    • Crystal Judson Family Justice Center

      718 Court E. Tacoma WA 98408

    • Tacoma Community House

      1314 S. L Street Tacoma WA 98405

    • Our Sister’s House

      2714 N 21st St. #3 Tacoma WA 98406

  • Food Resources and Services

    • South L. St. Free Food and Garden

      1414 S. L St. Tacoma WA 98405

      Phone 253-252-0118

    • Emergency Food Network

      3318 92nd St. S Lakewood WA 98499

      Phone 253-584-1040

    • Sumner Community Food Bank

      15625 Main St. E. Sumner WA 98390

      Phone 253-863-3793

  • Northwest Immigrant Rights Program

    • Seattle Office 206-587-4009

    • Tacoma Office 206-816-3893