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Resources at Pierce College
- Pierce College Veterans Services Offices
- The Veterans Services Offices at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup act as liaisons between the College and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our certifying officials will assist veteran students by verifying their paperwork and submitting it to VA.
- Pierce College Veterans Resource Center
- Provides veteran students, transitioning military, and dependents with information about various campus and community supporting agencies. We are dedicated to providing a safe and friendly environment for veterans to socialize, provide peer-peer support, and make informed decisions about educational and life goals.
Crisis Hotline
- Veteran's Crisis Line
- 24/7 Hotline: dial 988 then press 1.
- 24/7 Text: 839863
- Free confidential support by phone, text, or chat. Serves any military or veterans, regardless of VA benefits.
Emergency Financial Assistance
- Pierce County Veterans' Assistance Fund
- Provides once a year rental, utility, and medical assistance for veterans who qualify.
Mental Health Care and Treatment
- Give an Hour
- Provides confidential, no-cost mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guard, veterans, and, in certain cases, spouses and caregivers.
- The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities
- Provides veterans and their families are 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
- 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.
Low-Cost Child Care
- ChildCare Aware of America
- An all-in-one resource to find licensed child care across the country. Supports military families through fee assistance and respite care programs.
Veteran Affairs Resources
- 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 eligible for veteran's benefits.