Pierce Advocacy and Resource Connections (PARC)

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Contact

Alex Barnes, MSW
Director of Basic Needs
253-864-3190
BasicNeeds@pierce.ctc.edu

Crisis Hotlines and Services

Find 24/7 crisis hotlines, help for suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, disaster relief, and more.

Housing

Get help to find safe, affordable, and dignified housing – including utility assistance.

Emergency Funds

Find programs that offer emergency financial support.

Money and Employment

Find career resources, scholarships, help with debt relief, financial planning, and more.

Food and Hygiene

Find where to get essentials like food and clothing, shower and laundry sites, and much more.

Transportation

Find where to get free and low-cost transportation, gas assistance, and car repair.

Health and Wellness

Find free and low-cost healthcare, including mental health, dental, eye care, hearing, gender-affirming care, substance use support, disability support and more.

Childcare

Find affordable childcare, after school programs, foster care resources, help with child abuse and neglect, and more.

Military and Veteran Resources

Resources to help military-connected and veteran students, and their families, thrive.

Immigration

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Find info about rights and protections, free legal aid, and other supportive services to help our immigrant and undocumented students and communities thrive.

BIPOC Resources

Resources to help our BIPOC students and communities thrive.

Legal and Tax Support

Find free and low-cost legal aid, info on eviction and renter rights, bail funds, protection orders and more.

Gender and Sexuality

Resources to help our 2SLGBTQIA+ students and community thrive.

Community Reentry

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Support and resources for our students and communities impacted by incarceration.

Technology

Find free and low-cost phones, Wi-Fi, and computers, tech support, and more.