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Contact
Alex Barnes, MSW
Director of Basic Needs
253-864-3190
BasicNeeds@pierce.ctc.edu
Crisis Hotlines and Services
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Find 24/7 crisis hotlines, help for suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, disaster relief, and more.
Emergency Funds
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Where to turn if you need emergency funds.
Money and Employment
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Find career resources, scholarships, help with debt relief, financial planning, and more.
Food and Hygiene
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Find help to get basic needs like food and clothing, shower and laundry sites, and much more.
Transportation
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Find where to get free and low-cost transportation, gas assistance, and car repair.
Health and Wellness
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Find free and low-cost healthcare, including dental, eye care, hearing, gender-affirming care, disability support, and more.
Military and Veteran Resources
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Resources to help for our military and veteran students and their families thrive.
Immigration
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Find free legal aid, info about your rights and protections, and other supportive services.
BIPOC Resources
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Resources to help our BIPOC students and communities thrive.
Legal and Tax Support
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Find free and low-cost legal aid, eviction and rental rights, bail funds, and more.
Gender and Sexuality
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Resources to help our 2SLGBTQIA+ students and community thrive.
Community Reentry
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Help for those who have, or are, returning to the community from incarceration.
Technology
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Find free and low-cost phones, Wi-Fi, and computers.