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Community Resources
The following list of community resources are available to students and families living in the Bethel School district area. These resources cover a broad range of topics and people—including crisis services, health/medical, counseling, recreation, senior citizen and ethnic-specific services.
The list will be monitored and updated by Bethel Social Work and Counseling staff. Please forward your suggestions or corrections to Patti Bunnell via phone or email: 253-683-6854 or Email Here
Index:
Crisis help
Runaway help
Alcohol/Drug help
Counseling
Medical/Dental
Health Insurance
Pregnancy/Infants
Disability/Special Needs
Food Bank
Housing/Shelter
Clothing
Transportation
Parents/Families
Recreation
Grief/Loss
Senior citizens
Housing
Population specific services
Legal/Financial
Information/Referral
Youth Support
CRISIS:
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DSHS)
1-866-363-4276
CRISIS LINE (Pierce Co.-Optum Health)
1-800-576-7764
TDD: 253-798-4349
Non-crisis Recovery Response Line: 1-877-780-5222, 3pm-11pm
CRISIS (Mental Health)
Greater Lakes (Mon.-Fri., 8-5pm, excluding holidays)
253-584-8933
http://www.glmhc.org
Good Samaritan
253-445-8120 (refers to Optum Crisis Line)
Toll Free 1-888-445-8120 (refers to Optum Crisis Line)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE (YWCA)
253-272-4181, ext.222 (Legal Advocacy)
253-383-2593 (Crisis Line)
http://ywcapiercecounty.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE (PIERCE CO.)
253-798-3502 or Toll Free 1-800-764-2420
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (WA. STATE)
1-800-562-6025
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-CRYSTAL JUDSON FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
253-798-4166 or Toll Free: 1-800-764-2420
TDD: 253-798-4620
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/fjc/index.htm
E-mail:
POISON INFORMATION
1-800-222-1222
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF PIERCE CO.
253-474-7273 or Toll Free 1-800-756-7273 (24 hour)
http://www.sexualassaultcenter.com
SUICIDE PREVENTION-NATIONAL SUICIDE LIFELINE
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255
SUICIDE PREVENTION-NATIVE YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE
1-877-209-1266
VIOLENT CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES
253-383-5254
http://www.vcvs.org
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RUNAWAYS:
Family Reconciliation Services (F.R.S.):
1-800-422-7556
Runaways, families in conflict—age 12 and over
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
Safe Place
253-279-8333
Shelter, resources for youth
Youth Emergency Services-Y.E.S.
253-798-3849
Pierce Co. Sheriff Dept.
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ALCOHOL/DRUGS:
Alcoholics Anonymous
253-474-8897 (24 hour)
Alcohol/Drug 24-Hour Help Line
1-800-562-1240
http://www.adhl.org
Community Counseling Institute
253-759-0852
Assessments $60-$90 or medical coupon, youth under 21 free
Most insurances, med coupons
Outpatient Services
http://www.cciwa.org
Consejo Counseling/Referral Service-Tacoma Youth Services
253-414-7461
Free Assessments
Most Insurance/med coupons
Transportation/meals provided
Outpatient services
http://www.consejocounseling.org
El Camino (Foundation for Multicultural Solutions)
Tacoma: 253-572-3214, or 253-572-3215
Free assessments
Outpatient services
Accepts most insurance and med coupons
Lakeside Milam Recovery Center
Tacoma: 253-272-2242
Puyallup: 253-840-8687
http://www.lakesidemilam.com
Free Assessments
Inpatient and Outpatient Services
No Medical Coupons accepted
Narcotics Anonymous
253-531-8792
http://www.pcana.org
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Drug and Alcohol Treatment
253-593-0247 (offers outpatient, intensive outpatient, youth treatment, gambling treatment)
http://eptha.com/treatment.html
S.T.O.P.
Tacoma: 253-471-0890
Puyallup: 253-770-4720
http://www.stopwa.com
Free Assessments
Outpatient Services
No medical coupons accepted
Tacoma Detoxification Center
253-593-2413
(adolescents 13-17 and adults)
http://www.mdc-tacoma.org/
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COUNSELING:
Employee Assistance/Bethel School District
Magellan Behavioral Health
1-800-523-5668 (24 hour)
Bethel School District Employees and their families
Greater Lakes Mental Health
253-581-7020
www.glmhc.org
Multicare-Good Samaritan Behavioral Health
Request Services: 253-445-8120 or 1-888-445-8120
More information: 253-697-8400
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/behavioral-health/
Pacific Lutheran University - Marriage and Family Therapy Center
253-535-8782, sliding scale; does not accept medical coupons or other insurance
http://www.plu.edu/marriage-family-therapy/Couple--Family-Therapy-Clinic/home.php
Puyallup Counseling
10116 - 116th St. E.
Suite 202
Puyallup, WA 98373
253-770-1157
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Kwawachee Counseling Center
253-593-0247
http://eptha.com/Kwawachee.html
Puyallup Valley Institute
325 East Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-848-9088
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/Puyallup-valley-institute
School Counselors/School Social Workers
Each Bethel School is served by School Counselors or School Social Workers.
Contact your student’s school for more information.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL:
Access to Baby and Child Dentistry
253-798-4720
http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=34
Community Health Care Clinics
Medical
Tacoma: 253-597-3813
Eastside Tacoma: 253-471-4553
Lakewood: 253-589-7030
Parkland: 253-536-2020
Spanaway: 253-847-2304
Tillicum: 253-589-7027
Women’s Health Clinic/Tacoma: 253-597-4163
Dental
Milgard Family Dental/Tacoma: 253-572-7002
Lakewood Dental: 253-589-7188
DSHS/Basic Health/Sliding Fee Scale
http://www.commhealth.org
Dental Health Referral (Pierce Co.)
253-798-6044
HIV/Aids Hotline (WA State)
1-800-272-2437
Kids Choice Dental
253-848-7000
www.kidschoice-dental.com
Lindquist Dental/(Parkland)
253-539-7445
http://www.lindquistdental.org/
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital -
Referral/Health Information Line: 1-866-636-8584
General Information: 1-800-342-9919
www.multicare.org/Marybridge
Mobile Dental Clinic
For children and adults who are in transitional housing or living with friends or extended family members.
When: Call the number below for next date scheduled.
Where: Bethel Family Center/Challenger High School, 18020 B Street East, Spanaway
To Make An Appointment Call Vontell: 253-691-7596
Walk-ins also welcome
Multicare Mobile Health Services-Immunization
253-697-4010
http://www.multicare.org/home/mobile-health-services/
Pierce County AIDS Foundation
253-383-2565
http://www.piercecountyaids.org
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority-Takopid Health Clinic
253-593-0232
http://www.eptha.com
SeaMar Community Health Center
1112 South Cushman, Tacoma
253-593-2144
Serving Latino community
http://www.seamar.org
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
253-798-6500
http://www.tpchd.org
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HEALTH INSURANCE:
Apple Health for Kids (DSHS)
1-877-543-7669
State medical/dental coverage for children to age 19
http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov/AppleHealth/
Basic Health Plan
1-800-660 9840
http://www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
State medical plan for adults, age 19 and over; must register for wait list
Tri-Care
TRI-WEST Health Care Alliance (West Region)
1-888-874-9378
Serving military personnel, dependents, and retirees
http://www.tricare.mil
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PREGNANCY/INFANTS:
Care Net Pregnancy and Family Services of Pierce County
253-383-2988 Tacoma
253-770-8697 Puyallup-South Hill and Valley
253-984-6222 Lakewood
http://pregnancyhelppierce.org/
Family Planning and Pregnancy Test Referral (Pierce Co.)
253-798-2987
OB Access Clinic
253-403-4300
Planned Parenthood
University Place: 1-800-203-7526
Tacoma: 253-272-2718
Puyallup: 253-864-8548
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Pregnancy Aid
253-383-4100
902 Market St.
Tacoma, WA
Mon./Wed./Fri.:10am-1:30pm
Maternity, baby and children’s clothes, baby food and utilities assistance. Food bank. Free pregnancy tests.
WIC Programs:
Bethel Family Center Site (at Challenger) 253-846-8234
Puyallup Site: 253-848-0490
Parkland Site: 253-531-4851
Eatonville Site (Thursdays): 360-832-4232
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DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS:
Autism-Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
http://meetup.takaboutcuringautism.org/washington
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
206-622-6127
www.nwchadd.org
Deaf Access Program (Wash. Relay Service-TTY)
Dial 711 to connect with a relay operator
Customer Service: 1-800-676-3777 TTY/Voice
1-800-676-4290 TTY/Voz (Spanish)
For deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired
http://www.washingtonrelay.com
Mary Bridge-Children’s Therapy Unit
253-697-5200
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/childrens-therapy-unit
Pierce Co. Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
253-564-0707
http://www.pc2online.org
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
253-565-9000
Services, information, advocacy for children/adults with disabilities
www.tacid.org
UW Autism Center
Seattle: 206-221-6806
Tacoma: 253-692-4721
http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/index.php
Washington P.A.V.E.
253-565-2266 (V/TTY)
1-800-572-7368 (V/TTY)
Information/educational advocacy
http://www.washingtonpave.com
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FOOD BANKS:
Please note that each food bank’s hours vary. It would be best to call before arriving at the site to ensure that they can serve you. Some food banks serve certain areas and zip codes only, others are open for hot meals only.
B.A.S.H.
253-531-9600
Delivery of food from food banks to elderly, homebound and disabled, clothing bank, some food boxes available to walk-ins. Call for location/info.
http://www.bashfoodbank.org
Chosen Generation Food Bank
22802 Meridian Ave.
Graham, WA 98338
Open: Wed./Fri. 12:30pm-4pm
253-576-8807
No income qualifications
Francis House
322 7th St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-848-3618
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 10am-3pm
Call to verify that your zip code is included in their service area
http://www.saintfrancishouse.net
Graham South Hill Food Bank
10425 187th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374-9578
253-846-3805
Open: Mon., Wed., Fri.
10am to 1:30pm
Tues., 1st and 3rd of month
7-8:30pm
May use twice a month, bring current I.D.
My Sister’s Pantry
621 Tacoma Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-627-1186
Hours: 1st and 3rd Mon., 5pm-7pm; 4th Sat.10:30am-12:30pm
http://www.mysisterspantry.org/
Open Door Vineyard Community Services Food Bank
7808 207th St Ct E
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-579-5090
Open: Mon./Thurs., 12pm-3pm and Wed./Fri. 5pm-7pm by appt.
Parkland Food Bank
11222 10th Ave. So.
Parkland, WA 98444
253-535-1293
Serving zip codes: 98444, 98445, 98446, 98447, and 98387 zip codes
Open: Tues. and Thurs.
11am to 2pm
First time clients must bring ID and proof of address
Rainier View Christian Church-Food Bank
12305 Spanaway Loop
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-531-0757
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-12pm, Thurs., 1pm-3pm; call ahead of time
Serves zip codes:98444, 98445, 98446, 98387
http://www.rainierview.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=45065&PID=668255
Roy Fish
220 E. 1st
Roy, WA 98580
253-383-1976
Open Mon. and Fri. 1-3pm; call for appts between 9:15am-12pm
Bring I.D. and proof of address
Spanaway Fish
16001 A Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-383-1817
Open: Mon., Wed., Fri., between 1pm-3pm
Call for appt between 9:15am-12pm
Tacoma Adventist Community Services-Special Diet Food Bank
3108 Portland Ave. E.
Tacoma, WA
253-272-8289
Open: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10:30am to 2:45pm
SHELTER:
Agape House
253-572-0506
Single men and women
American Red Cross
253-474-0400
Shelter for fire, flood victims
http://www.rainier-redcross.org/
Family Renewal (Domestic Violence)
253-475-9010
Single women and women with children
G Street
253-627-6466
Single and two parent families
Puyallup Homeless Coalition
Open Hearth Program: 253-307-2274
http://www.puyalluphomelesscoalition.com/
Salvation Army
253-627-3962
Tacoma Rescue Mission-Family Shelter
609 South 15th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-272-1974
Tacoma Rescue Mission-Men’s Shelter
425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-4493
Single men
http://www.rescue-mission.org/mens-shelter
Women’s Support, Domestic Violence
253-272-4181
CLOTHING:
The Crossing
10625 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-537-2001
Clothing, shower, and other assistance
Francis House
322 7th St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-848-3618
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 10am-3pm
Call to verify that your zip code is included in their service area
http://www.saintfrancishouse.net
Our Lady Queen of Heaven
14601 A Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-3252
Back to school clothing and school supplies bank
http://www.rc.net/seattle/olqh/index.htm
Rainier View Christian Church-Clothing Bank
12305 Spanaway Loop
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-531-0757
Hours: Most days, 9am-11am; call ahead of time
Serves zip codes:98444, 98445, 98446, 98387
http://www.rainierview.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=45065&PID=668255
Wear It Out
320 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387-8322
Contact Penny: 253-777-7489 or
Joyce: 253-686-0614
Hours: Sat. 9am - 5pm
Free clothing store that offers gently used and new clothing, and shoes.
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TRANSPORTATION:
Paratransit Services Pierce County
1-800-925-5438
Pierce Transit
253-581-8000
Bus Routes/Fares
Pierce Transit Shuttle (Disabled)
253-581-8100
1-800-841-1118
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PARENTS/FAMILIES:
A Common Voice
253-537-2145
Marge Critchlow
Support for parents of children with emotional, behavioral or mental health concerns
http://acommonvoice.org/
Childcare Referral Resource Line (Pierce Co.)
253-591-2025
1-888-370-6133
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?nid=142
Bethel Family Center
18020 East B Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-683-6850
Coordinator: Jill Palmer
http://www.bethelfamilycenter.org
Hope Sparks-Kinship Support Group
6424 North 9th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
253-565-4484
Kinship Care/Counseling
http://www.hopesparks.org
Kinship Care in Washington State-Relatives Raising Children
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare/
Washington State Childcare resources and Referral Network
http://www.childcarenet.org
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RECREATION:
4-H
3602 Pacific Ave, Suite B, Tacoma, WA 98418-7920
253-798-7160
http://www.pierce.wsu.edu/4-h/index.html
Boys and Girls Club-McChord Youth Center
Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord
Bldg. 3032, off Lincoln Blvd
JBLM McChord Field
253-982-2203
http://www.mcchordafb.us/cyss_youth.html
Boys and Girls Club-North Fort Youth Center
Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord
Bldg 8584, American Lake Ave
253-966-7166
http://www.jblmmwr.com/youthservices.html
Boys and Girls Club-South Pierce County
320 176th St. E. (Portable #26)
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-683-7426
http://www.bgcsps.org/south-pierce
Boy Scouts, Pacific Harbors Council
253-752-7731
http://www.pacificharbors.org
Camp Fire USA-Orca Council
253-597-6234
http://www.campfireusaorca.org/
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Dupont Center: 253-475-0307 or 1-800-541-9852
http://www.girlscoutsww.org
Metro Parks-Tacoma
For general inquiries: 253-305-1022
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
Pierce Co. Parks and Recreation
253-798-4176
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/parks.htm
Sprinker Recreation Center
14824 S. C Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)798-4000
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/recreate/sprinker.htm
Summit-Parkland Youth Association
253-298-3026
http://www.eteamz.com/spya/
YMCA
Lakewood: 253-584-9622
Mel Korum-Puyallup: 253-841-9622
Morgan Family-Tacoma: 253-564-9622
Tacoma Center: 253-597-6444
http://www.ymcapkc.org
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GRIEF/LOSS:
Bridges, A Center for Grieving Children
253-272-8266
For teachers, parents, counselors and other adults
http://www.multicare.org/marybridge/bridges-center-grieving
Dougy Center-National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Resources for children, adults, teachers
http://www.dougy.org
Grief Counseling Referral-Pierce County
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/assist/astgrief.htm
Tears Foundation
253-200-0944
Provides financial assistance to pay for funeral costs for infants (up to one years old)
www.thetearsfoundation.org
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SENIOR CITIZENS:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Washington State: 1-866-227-7457
http://www.aarp.org
ADRC Resources A-Z
253-798-4600
1-800-562-0332
http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/altc/pierceseniorinforesourcesall.htm
Catholic Community Services-Senior Services
Homecare: (877) 870-1582
Home Meals: 253-474-1200
Eldercare Locater
1-800-677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
Retirement Community.com
http://www.retirementcommunity.com/senior-housing.php
Spana-Park Senior Center
325 152nd St. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
Mailing address: P.O. Box 219, Spanaway, WA 98387
253-537-4854
Phone answered 9am-4pm, Mon. through Fri.
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HOUSING/UTILITIES:
Energy Assistance
1-866-223-1359
Call for an appointment
Helping Hand House
253-848-6096
11701 - 101st Ave. Ct. E.
Puyallup, WA 98373
www.helpinghandhouse.org
Landlord/Tenant Act Resources
http://www.atg.wa.gov/ResidentialLT/default.aspx
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
State Department: (360) 725-2855
Check web site for program updates within specific district.
www.liheapwa.org
Mi Casa
253-841-2182
Housing development for low-income/single parent families
http://www.micasahousing.org
Pierce Co. Housing Authority (Section 8)
253-620-5400
http://www.pchawa.org
Public Works and Utilities
253-798-2179
Information on recycling, trash, yard waste, enforcement, composting, hazardous waste;
Resources for students, teachers, and contacts
http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/services/home/environ/waste/recycle/recmenu.htm
Shared Housing Services
253-272-1532
http://www.shstac-pc.com
Tacoma Housing Authority
253-207-4400
http://www.tacomahousing.org
Tacoma Power Aid
(253) 651-5065
Individuals are limited to assistance once in a twelve month period;
Cannot get assistance if received Family Needs or LIHEAP funds within the last 12 months.
http://www.associatedministries.org/pages/tacoma_power_aid.htm
Tacoma Rescue Mission-Youth Program at Tyler St. Family Campus
1424 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-383-4493
http://www.rescue-mission.org/youth-program
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Low Interest Home Loans
1-800-767-4663
www.wshfc.org
Youth Resources (transitional housing/services for homeless youth)
253-209-5216
http://www.youthresources.us
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POPULATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES:
Asian Counseling Services
253-697-8650
Wide range of behavioral health services;
Bilingual counseling offered in Cambodian, Korean, and Vietnamese
http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/asian-counseling-services
Centro Latino
253-572-7717
Offers youth, family services, employment education and training, and ESL classes for Latino families in Pierce County
http://www.clatino.org
Korean Women’s Association (KWA)
253-535-4202 or 1-888-508-2780
Offers wide array of services for Asian and Pacific Islander populations
http://www.kwacares.org/
Indochinese Cultural Service Center
253-473-5666
Oasis Youth Center
A confidential drop-in and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County.
253-671-2838
http://www.oasisyouthcenter.org/
People of Color Against Aids Network (POCAAN)
919 So. 9th St.
Tacoma 98405
253-272-2577
http://www.pocaan.org/
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
253-593-0232
Healthcare and behavioral health resources offered to Pierce County Natives enrolled in federally-recognized tribes
http://www.eptha.com
Safe Schools Coalition
An international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/
South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agency
Offers TANF assistance to tribally enrolled Natives
Tacoma TANF Office: 253-250-0550
Shelton Headquarters: 360-426-3990 or toll-free at
1-800-924-3984
http://www.spipa.org/
Tahoma Indian Center
Offers meals, AA meetings, cultural and social services referrals
Open 9 am - 3 pm daily, evenings, and weekends a month for community gatherings
253-593-2707
http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=families_emergencyservices_tahomaindiancenter
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LEGAL/FINANCIAL:
Attorney General (Consumer Protection)
1-800-551-4636
http://www.atg.wa.gov/fileacomplaint.aspx
Birth Certificate/Vital Records
Pierce Co. 253-798-6418
State/Olympia (360)236-4300
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehsphl/chs/cert.htm
Child Support Enforcement
Tacoma Field Office: 253-597-3700 or 1-800-345-9976
Olympia: 1-800-457-6202
http://fortress.wa.gov/dcs
Dispute Resolution Center of Pierce County
(253) 572-3657
District Court
253-798-7487
Lawyer Referral Service
253-383-3432
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm
Initial consultation fee of $20 for the first 30 minute consultation with the attorney.