At Clover Park Technical College, we're committed to ensuring every student has access to essential resources for success. Our dedicated Community Resource Manager, Timothy Guntle, provides personalized support by connecting students with vital community services, offering direct referrals, and helping navigate available assistance programs.
Let us help you find the support you need.
Contact Information:
Timothy Guntle, Community Resource Manager
Timothy.Guntle@cptc.edu
WASHINGTON 211
For comprehensive resource information, access Washington 211 - the state's most current database of community services. Whether you need housing assistance, food support, or other basic needs services, call 211.
Apply for Cash, Food, and More Benefits
Social Security Benefits
Provides financial benefits for retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers, including monthly income (SSI/SSDI), Medicare access, and dependent support
Washington Connection
Offers a way to apply for a variety of public benefits, including:
- Food
- Cash
- Child Care
- Long-Term Care
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Medical assistance (Age 65 or older, blind, or disabled)
Food and Hygiene Banks, Pantries, and Meal Sites
Emergency Food Network (EFN)
Has an interactive map of over 75+ food pantries in the South Sound area.
Making a Difference Foundation
Offers vast resources including food bank, warm meals, diabetic meal delivery service, hygiene supplies, scholarships, and more.
Nourish Mobile Food Banks
Interactive map to find mobile food bank sites in the South Sound area.
Pierce County Food Bank Sites
List of all available food programs in Pierce County, including home-delivered meals, warm meal sites, and more.
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Meals and Shelter
Baby Needs and Supplies
Care Net of Puget Sound
Free Emergency Baby Supplies
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Healthy food vouchers, breastfeeding support, nutrition education & more
Pregnancy Aid
Offers aid to pregnant women or parents with children 5 & under. Provides maternity clothes, pregnancy tests, formula, clothing, baby food (baby and regular food bank), car seats, and some baby furniture.
Clothing Banks
Brotherhood RISE
Clothing for free for low-income and homeless
My Sister’s Pantry
Clothing for free for low-income and homeless
Trinity Presbyterian Church | Pat’s Closet
Pat’s Closet is located in Trinity’s basement, and provides neighborhood residents with specific items donated by individuals from Tacoma.
Childcare
Hayes Child Development Center
The Hayes Child Development Center provides childcare on the CPTC Lakewood campus.
Disability Resources
CPTC Disability Resources
Assist qualified students with a wide variety of disabilities by identifying and coordinating reasonable accommodations for equal access to academic programs and activities.
Food Access
CPTC Food Pantry
The Department of Student Life operates a student Food Pantry as an initiative of the Student Leadership & Service Center (SLSC), which currently registered students can utilize once a month.
Nourish Mobile Food Bank
This is located on the Lakewood campus on Wednesdays, 1 pm to 3 pm, outside Building 5.
Funding Options
Career & Community Services
Career & Community Services can offer career readiness services, and campus and community resources, including emergency funding if available.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at Clover Park Technical College helps students fund their education through grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs—including assistance with FAFSA/WASFA applications and financial planning. Apply for Financial Aid here:
Foundation
The Clover Park Technical College Foundation supports student success through scholarships, emergency grants, and program funding.
Workforce Development
Offers specialized funding and student support in their education goals. Workforce Development makes up several grants, including:
- Basic Food Employment & Training
- Opportunity Grant
- WorkFirst
- Worker Retraining
- Early Achievers Grant
Student Spaces
Fitness Center
CPTC’s Fitness Center offers students an inclusive workout space featuring two studios (Exercise and Aerobic) equipped with Matrix fitness machines, TRX systems, and diverse training tools to support strength, mobility, and overall wellness.
MOSAIC Center
CPTC’s Mosaic Center fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing cultural resources, advocacy, and community-building programs for students
Male Engagement Center (MEC)
Promotes diversity and inclusion through cultural programming, advocacy, and student support services.
Student Leadership & Service Center
This on-campus one-stop shop is for all things campus life, where students and community members alike are greeted by friendly and trained student staff. Access ORCA bus passes, Student ID cards, and access the food pantry.
Veterans Resources
CPTC Veterans Resource Center
The CPTC Veterans Resource Center is a place for veterans to connect with other veterans and access resources and services.
Childcare Services
Child Care Aware of Washington
Licensed Child Care locations Statewide
Hayes Child Development Center at CPTC
Childcare is offered on campus at Clover Park Technical College.
Child/Youth Resources
Comprehensive Life Resources
Child & Family Services assist with behavioral health, medical, and dental services, and residential treatment.
Young Adult services assist with behavioral health, medical and dental services, residential treatment, and support services.
Pierce County Alliance Youth Services
Foster Care Program, Independent Living Program, Independent Youth Housing and Family Unification Program
Hotlines for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
HearMeWA
24/7 Hotline: 888-537-1634
24/7 Text Line: Text 'HearMeWA' to 738477
24/7 support by text, call, or app for Washingtonians up to age 25. Provides support on a variety of needs, including bullying, eating disorders, social pressures, and more.
LGBT National Youth TalkLine
Peer support, information & local resources
800-246-7743
National Runaway Switchboard
Information and support for teenagers considering running away from home, looking for a friend who has run away, or who have already run away and are ready to return home.
1-800-RUNAWAY
WA Teen Link-Phone & Chat
Offers free, confidential peer support and mental health resources for teens
National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 Crisis Intervention, information, and referrals
800-442-4453
Crisis Lines
Pierce County Crisis Line
24/7 Hotline: 800-576-7764
Free local service available 24/7 for immediate help for those experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
24/7 Hotline: Text 'HOME' to 741741
Receive crisis support by text from live, trained counselors.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 Hotline: 988
National hotline for free and confidential support for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
WA Recovery Help Line (24/7)
24/7 Hotline: 866-789-1511
Local hotline for help with substance use, gambling, and mental health crises.
National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 Crisis Intervention, information, and referrals
800-442-4453
Domestic Abuse
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Provides support for those experiencing domestic violence in Pierce County and the surrounding area. The hotline is open during their business hours. Interpretation available.
DAWN
24/7 Hotline: 425-656-7867
Helps survivors of domestic abuse in South King County. Serves all genders.
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence(WSCADV)
Current list of all domestic violence resources and support in WA state.
YWCA Pierce County
24/7: 253-272-4181
Offers 24/7 crisis hotline, case management, support groups, legal aid, essential needs support, and housing options and referrals. Serves all genders.
Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, and Human Trafficking Survivors
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
24/7: 800-656-4673
National hotline to provide support, advice, information, and referrals.
Rebuilding Hope-Sexual Assault Center
24/7: 855-757-7273
Local agency that provides 24/7 hotline and helps survivors of sexual assault, their family, and friends.
Planned Parenthood Chat
Provides help from trained health educators to answer sexual and reproductive health questions. Available during their business hours.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7: 1-888-373-7888
Use to seek help or report a tip for human trafficking. Support offered in over 200 languages.
2SLGBTQIA+
LGBT National Talkline
Hotline: 888-843-4564
Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743
Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Peer support run by, and for, 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Various hotlines for specific topics. Hotlines open during business hours.
The Sex, Gender, and Relationships Hotline
Hotline: 415-989-7374
Get non-judgmental, accurate, and confidential information about sexuality, gender, and relationships.
Trans Lifeline
Hotline: 877-565-8860
Peer support run by, and for, trans and gender expansive people. Hotline open during business hours.
The Trevor Project
Hotline: 866-488-7386
Confidential support for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks by phone, chat, or text.
Youth and Young Adult
HearMeWA
24/7 Hotline: 888-537-1634
24/7 Text Line: Text 'HearMeWA' to 738477
24/7 support by text, call, or app for Washingtonians up to age 25. Provides support on a variety of needs, including bullying, eating disorders, social pressures, and more.
LGBT National Youth TalkLine
Peer support, information & local resources
800-246-7743
National Runaway Switchboard
Information and support for teenagers considering running away from home, looking for a friend who has run away, or who have already run away and are ready to return home.
1-800-RUNAWAY
WA Teen Link-Phone & Chat
Offers free, confidential peer support and mental health resources for teens
Military and Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 Hotline: dial 988 then press 1
24/7 Text: 839863
Free confidential support by phone, text, or chat. Serves all service members and veterans, regardless of VA benefits.
Vets4Warriors-24/7 Phone & Chat
Peer support/help to all Vets, Military & Families
24/7: 855-838-8255
DoD Safe Helpline-24/7
DoD Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense's (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault.
24/7: 877-995-5247
Career & Community Services at CPTC
Support working learners by building bridges into school and from school into the workforce and meaningful careers.
Handshake
Handshake is a career platform connecting students and alumni with job opportunities, internships, and employer networking.
WorkSource-Pierce
WorkSource Washington offers free job search assistance, career training, and employment resources.
2121 S State St. #300 Tacoma, WA 98405
Counseling/Behavioral Health
Comprehensive Life Resource
Comprehensive behavioral health counseling.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
Family Counseling.
CWA Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Comprehensive behavioral health counseling.
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
Personal Counseling - Serves private insurance and sliding scale.
Hope Sparks
Personal Counseling and Family Services.
Kwawachee Counseling Center
Therapy, counseling, & education for adults, youth, couples & families for Tribal/Native Americans. Operated by the Puyallup THA.
MultiCare Behavioral Health
Personal Counseling
Perfectly Queer Counseling
Offering compassionate, LGBTQ+ therapy for adults and teens in Seattle and Greater Washington.
WFD Advising & Counseling at CPTC
Assist students with personal counseling and advising.
Disability Services
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
For resources, support groups, and expert information on ADHD for children and adults
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) - DSHS
Washington’s DDA provides services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities (like autism, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disabilities), offering case management, employment programs, and residential care
Deaf Access Program (Wash. Relay Service-TTY)
Dial 711 to connect with a relay operator
800-676-3777 TTY Voice | 800-676-4290 TTY/Voz (Spanish)
Department of Services for the Blind – Tacoma Office
Services for individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or have Low Vision.
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
TACID is a community center that serves adults (18+) who are experiencing physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities and their families.
Free & Low-Cost Medical Insurance
Washington State Health Care Authority (Apple Health)
Washington Healthplanfinder
Apple Health for Kids (DSHS)
Free & Low-Cost Dental/Medical Clinics
Milgard Family Dental Clinic
Hilltop Regional Health Center Dental Clinic
Sea Mar Tacoma Dental Clinic-Cushman
Access to Baby & Child Care Dental
Free Vaccinations for Uninsured Adults
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department- Adult Vaccinations
Pierce County offers free vaccines for uninsured adults through the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. View their vaccine schedule and locations to access flu, COVID-19, and other routine immunizations at no cost.
Tuberculosis Testing Locations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Testing Locations
All tuberculosis testing locations for Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Spanaway, Parkland, and Gig Harbor.
Overnight Shelter and Day Centers
Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness
Has daily information for shower and day centers, overnight shelters, and walk-in hours for agencies that can make referrals to housing resources.
Tacoma Homelessness Services
Provides location and information for City-Authorized emergency shelters, micro-shelter sites, safe parking locations, and coordinated entry.
Furniture Banks
Northwest Furniture Bank
Provides eligible households with gently used furniture (up to 9+ pieces) at reduced cost. Referral required.
Legal Aid for Eviction and Housing Discrimination
Human Rights Commission
Investigate discrimination in areas of employment, housing, accommodation, and credit & insurance issues. Gives resources for support in these areas.
Fair Housing Center of Washington
Addresses unlawful housing discrimination in Western and Central Washington.
Northwest Justice Project
Provides free legal assistance for housing, healthcare, education, income security, and more. Eviction support is available.
Pierce County Eviction Protection
Helps eligible households pay past due rent and may help pay current and future rent.
Tacoma Pro Bono/Housing Justice Project
Provides advice and support for those who have been served eviction notices.
Subsidized Housing Programs
HOPWA (Housing Options for People with AIDS)
Helps people living with HIV (PLWH) get stable housing.
Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA)
Manages multiple housing programs across Pierce County, including the Housing Choice Voucher program (aka Section 8).
Tacoma Housing Authority (THA)
Manages multiple housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program (aka Section 8) for Tacoma residents.
Youth and Young Adult Housing Programs
REACH Center
Assist youth aged 12-24 who are homeless or have unstable housing.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
For legal assistance with immigration issues, visit NWIRP’s Get Help page to learn about their services and eligibility requirements.
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
For free legal help with immigration cases (including DACA, asylum, and deportation defense).
One America
For immigrant/refugee rights advocacy, citizenship assistance, and community empowerment programs.
State Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
For refugee resettlement support, citizenship preparation, and immigrant integration services.
Tacoma Community House
Family immigration and refugee services
Hotlines
LGBT National Talkline
Hotline: 888-843-4564
Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743
Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Peer support run by, and for, 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Various hotlines for specific topics. Hotlines open during business hours.
The Sex, Gender, and Relationships Hotline
Hotline: 415-989-7374
Get non-judgmental, accurate, and confidential information about sexuality, gender, and relationships.
Trans Lifeline
Hotline: 877-565-8860
Peer support run by, and for, trans and gender expansive people. Hotline open during business hours.
The Trevor Project
Hotline: 866-488-7386
Confidential support for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks by phone, chat, or text.
Support Groups
Rainbow Center (Tacoma)
Offers resources and safe space for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied (2SLGBTQIA+) community.
OASIS Youth Center
Oasis Youth Center transforms the lives of queer youth by creating a safe place to learn, connect, and thrive.
Emergency Phone: 253-988-2108
Counseling
Perfectly Queer Counseling
Offering compassionate, LGBTQ+ therapy for adults and teens in Seattle and Greater Washington.
Rehab
Important LGBTQ Resources for Addiction and Mental Health
866-535-8856
Campus Resources
Free ORCA Bus Passes
Offered through Student Life, in Building 23, for CPTC students.
Community Resources
Around the Sound
Private, For-Profit Transportation Company
Absolute Mobility Center
Eligible for people with disabilities, people with low incomes, and seniors 65+
Pierce Transit
Plan your route, schedules, and trip.
Sound Transit
Plan your route, schedules, and more for buses and trains.
Campus Resources
CPTC Veterans Services Office
Clover Park Technical College provides dedicated support for military-connected students, offering VA education benefits assistance, career counseling, and on-campus resources
CPTC Veterans Resource Center
The CPTC Veterans Resource Center is a place for veterans to connect with other veterans and access resources and services.
Hotlines
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 Hotline: dial 988 then press 1
24/7 Text: 839863
Free confidential support by phone, text, or chat. Serves all service members and veterans, regardless of VA benefits.
Vets4Warriors-24/7 Phone & Chat
Peer support/help to all Vets, Military & Families
24/7: 855-838-8255
DoD Safe Helpline-24/7
DoD Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense's (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault.
24/7: 877-995-5247
Mental Health and Treatment
Give an Hour
Provides confidential, no-cost mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guards, veterans, and, in certain cases, spouses and caregivers.
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
Provides veterans and their families with personalized, evidence-based mental health care along with access to comprehensive case management support and referrals to deal with other stresses like unemployment, finances, housing, and legal issues.
Employment and Career Opportunities
WorkSource JBLM Center
Comprehensive services and resources to support military members and their families during their transition from service to civilian life.
The Military Service to Education Program
Connects service members with career credentials during their last six months of military service so they may qualify for in-demand jobs right away.
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Military Spouse Resource Directory
Connects military spouses with career resources.
General Resources
African-American PTSD Association
Provides veterans, family members of veterans, homeless veterans, and incarcerated veterans, direct services (e.g., food, clothing, personal hygiene items, shoes, boot,s and blankets)
American Legion
provides veterans with benefits assistance, career resources, and community support
Pierce County Veterans Assistance Programs
Administers the Veterans Assistance Fund and Veteran Resource Center to provide services to help veterans and their families improve their well-being.
Tacoma Vet Center
Offering confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Offers a variety of resources and connections to local resources specifically for veterans, including employment, housing, education, obtaining documents, and more. Connect now to find out if you are eligible for veterans' benefits.
Last updated on May 2, 2025
