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Essential City Information, Lifestyle & Resource Groups
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Essential City Information & Lifestyle Resources
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The purpose of this section is to provide access to the wide variety of informational and lifestyle resources available throughout the Tacoma community. As time goes on, expect this section to expand.
Exit 133
www.exit133.com
Political by nature, Exit 133 is about enabling the civic conversation in Tacoma. Consult it regards civic involvement, urban development, the Arts, and the other varied interests of their readers.
Human Rights Commission of Tacoma
747 Market Street, Room 836; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5151 www.cityoftacoma.org/hrhs
Tacoma Police Department
Crime Reporting Line
(253) 798-4721 (non-emergency)
www.cityoftacoma.org
Transitional Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
YWCA Tacoma and Pierce County
405 Broadway; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4181
Contact YWCA's Passage Case Manager
Rainbow Center
741 St. Helens Ave; Tacoma, WA 98402
253.383.2318 www.rainbowcntr.org
“RC's mission is to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity by providing education, resources, information and opportunities for empowerment to individuals and organization with the south Puget Sound area. . The RC is a safe, accessible and welcoming community space for meetings, activities and events that strengthen the lives of people in our community.” Quoted from website
Great Resource Guide on their website: www.rainbowcntr.org/rg.html
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
6315 South 19th St.; Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-9000, Ext. 25 , TTY (253) 565-3486
www.TACID.org
Oasis Youth Center
(253) 671-2838 www.oasisyouthcenter.org
24 hr crisis line, (253) 988-2108
Oasis is a confidential drop-in and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County.
Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline
(253) 798-4166 ; (800) 764-2420
TTY (253) 798-4620
Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
633 N Mildred Ste J; Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 474-7273 , (800) 756-7273
www.sexualassaultcenter.com
Point Defiance AIDS Project
535 Dock St. #112; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4857 www.harmreduction.org
Free, anonymous one-to-one exchange and referral to other services.
Tacoma Needle Exchange Program
Alcoholics Anonymous
3640 S Cedar St. Suite S, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-8897
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
4317 6th Ave. SE Ste. 102
Olympia, WA 98503
(360) 754-7583 , (800) 775-8013
www.wcsap.org
Exit 133
www.exit133.com
Political by nature, Exit 133 is about enabling the civic conversation in Tacoma. Consult it regards civic involvement, urban development, the Arts, and the other varied interests of their readers.
Human Rights Commission of Tacoma
747 Market Street, Room 836; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5151 www.cityoftacoma.org/hrhs
Tacoma Police Department
Crime Reporting Line
(253) 798-4721 (non-emergency)
www.cityoftacoma.org
Transitional Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
YWCA Tacoma and Pierce County
405 Broadway; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4181
Contact YWCA's Passage Case Manager
Rainbow Center
741 St. Helens Ave; Tacoma, WA 98402
253.383.2318 www.rainbowcntr.org
“RC's mission is to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity by providing education, resources, information and opportunities for empowerment to individuals and organization with the south Puget Sound area. . The RC is a safe, accessible and welcoming community space for meetings, activities and events that strengthen the lives of people in our community.” Quoted from website
Great Resource Guide on their website: www.rainbowcntr.org/rg.html
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
6315 South 19th St.; Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-9000, Ext. 25 , TTY (253) 565-3486
www.TACID.org
Oasis Youth Center
(253) 671-2838 www.oasisyouthcenter.org
24 hr crisis line, (253) 988-2108
Oasis is a confidential drop-in and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County.
Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline
(253) 798-4166 ; (800) 764-2420
TTY (253) 798-4620
Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
633 N Mildred Ste J; Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 474-7273 , (800) 756-7273
www.sexualassaultcenter.com
Point Defiance AIDS Project
535 Dock St. #112; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4857 www.harmreduction.org
Free, anonymous one-to-one exchange and referral to other services.
Tacoma Needle Exchange Program
Alcoholics Anonymous
3640 S Cedar St. Suite S, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-8897
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
4317 6th Ave. SE Ste. 102
Olympia, WA 98503
(360) 754-7583 , (800) 775-8013
www.wcsap.org