Here are some links that can help provide services to our Active Duty, Veterans and their families:
URGENT:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) 24/7
Homeless Veterans Call: 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET) 24/7
DISABILITIES - GENERAL:
American Association of People with
Disabilities
Disability Information and
Resources Provided by the Federal Government
Disability Resources
& Cerebral Palsy
Disability Resources
Monthly Guide
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Heartbeat Serving Wounded
Warriors - Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
We give grants to wounded warriors and their families, not loans for all of our
programs. Our mission is “Heartbeat provides emergency assistance, morale building
and innovative therapeutic services for wounded warriors and their families.” We
serve wounded active and recently released for OIF and OEF. Contact person is President
Janice Buckley at janice@heartbeatforwarriors.org #425-931-1047.
New Freedom Initiative's
Online Resource Center for Americans with Disabilities
PTSD Anonymous
- PTSD Anonymous (PTSDA), an all-volunteer national networking effort to support
military personnel with PTSD, with peer lead meetings across the country. PTSDA
focuses on local social support groups for those facing the initial stigma of seeking
help for mental health and the continued stress of daily life issues. Military returnees
"live in two worlds" of war and home; and improving their social support systems
and quality of life enhances their re-integration.
The Soldier's Project
- Providing free and confidential psychological counseling for all branches (OIF/OEF
only) Military Service members, Veterans, and their loved ones by private practice
counselors in the community who would like to give back. Soldiers Project Northwest
covers all of Washington state. For local info and/or appt call 206-290-1035 or
email Northwest@thesoldiersproject.org
DISABILITIES - DEVELOPMENTAL:
ARC of Washington
Washington Initiative for
Supported Employment (WISE)
Washington State
Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
Eligibility
Services
DISABILITIES - PHYSICAL
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- Dan Horkey helps other amputees and those who wear orthotic braces regain self-esteem, image and pride enhancing the quality of their lives.
Innovative options that allows individuals to express themselves with a choice of color and art available for Orthotic Braces, Prosthetic Limbs and Helmets.
The result is a beautiful design of the client's choosing, including custom work.
Covered by the VA so it's at no cost to the Veteran!
American Foundation for the Blind
Amputee Coalition of
America (ACA)
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Heartbeat Serving Wounded
Warriors - Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
We give grants to wounded warriors and their families, not loans for all of our
programs. Our mission is “Heartbeat provides emergency assistance, morale building
and innovative therapeutic services for wounded warriors and their families.” We
serve wounded active and recently released for OIF and OEF. Contact person is President
Janice Buckley at janice@heartbeatforwarriors.org #425-931-1047.
National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communications Disorders
Northwest Lions Foundation
for Sight & Hearing
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
Rebuilding Together
South Sound
- We are a non-profit organization that uses volunteers to provide free home repairs
and modifications to low-income homeowners. The homeowners that we serve are elderly,
people with disabilities, or families with children. We serve all of Pierce County
as well as Federal Way and Auburn. 253-238-0977
TACID (Tacoma Area Coalition for
Inidividuals with Disabilities) - With various programs for people with
disabilities and nearly four dozen support groups from Traumatic Brain Injury to
Blind/Independent Living TACID offers a haven for those looking for a supportive
atmosphere.
Washington Assistive Technology
Foundation
Washington Sensory Disabilities
Services (WSDS)
Washington State Department of
Services for the Blind (DSB)
Washington State Independent Living
Council
Stairlifts Reviews
- A useful guide to the different types of stairlifts and things to consider before buying one.
VETERANS:
AMVETS
- 'Veterans Helping Veterans' by promoting Americanism, supporting our military (including
Guard and Reserve), and by participating in military, veterans and community programs.
The Doman Directories
for local Business
- Free business listing for any veteran owned business.
Heartbeat Serving
Wounded Warriors - Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization. We give grants to wounded warriors and their families, not loans for
all of our programs. Our mission is “Heartbeat provides emergency assistance, morale
building and innovative therapeutic services for wounded warriors and their families.”
We serve wounded active and recently released for OIF and OEF. Contact person is
President Janice Buckley at janice@heartbeatforwarriors.org #425-931-1047.
VetsMeetVets -
A 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to 'Eliminate Veteran Suicide in our Nation!' We create a
community around our Veterans so they know 'they are not alone.' Our Coaching program
creates a peer mentoring relationship and our Homeless Veteran Liaison program
connects our homeless Veterans to service providers and the VA.
Our Networking Sessions create a safe place for our Veterans and family to meet and take action.
Our Community events create the awareness with our civilian population.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
VetsSuccess...
Vet Centers (for combat Veterans)
New Family Caregiver Program for Post-9/11 Veterans
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
List of all State Department of Veterans Affairs
Airbrushed Prosthetic Ink Technology by GTOPI.com
- Dan Horkey helps other amputees and those who wear orthotic braces regain self-esteem, image and pride enhancing the quality of their lives.
Innovative options that allows individuals to express themselves with a choice of color and art available for Orthotic Braces, Prosthetic Limbs and Helmets.
The result is a beautiful design of the client's choosing, including custom work.
Covered by the VA so it's at no cost to the Veteran!
DISEASE ISSUES:
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association - Western
and Central Washington State Chapter
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Association
Cancer Awareness - Other Languages
Spanish
Asian Languages
Various Languages - Breast Cancer
Centers for Disease Control
National Institute of Diabetes,
Digestion & Kidney Diseases
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Parkinson's Foundation,
Inc.
HOUSING:
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Martin Luther King Housing Development
Association
National Resource Center
on Homelessness and Mental Illness
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Pierce County Housing Authority
Pierce County Homeless
Connect - Project Homeless Connect provides a starting place on the journey
back to safety, stability, health, and hope. Onsite services address the needs that
contribute to homelessness by providing basic medical and dental care, access to
education, employment and benefits systems, mental health and chemical dependency
assessments, flu shots, haircuts, and much more – all under one roof! The event
is scheduled for October 13th at the Tacoma Dome.
Rebuilding Together
South Sound
- We are a non-profit organization that uses volunteers to provide free home repairs
and modifications to low-income homeowners. The homeowners that we serve are elderly,
people with disabilities, or families with children. We serve all of Pierce County
as well as Federal Way and Auburn. 253-238-0977
Tacoma Housing Authority
Technical Assistance Collaborative
HOME LOANS:
Mortgage Guide for Veterans
- An educational resource for those interested in understanding the home ownership possibilities available through the Veterans Affairs Mortgage Loan Programs.
Housing and Mortgages for Senior
- A comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for seniors.
LEGAL:
National Senior Citizens Law Center
SeniorLaw Home Page
Washington
LawHelp
LONG TERM CARE:
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
National Family Caregivers
Association
National Long
Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Washington State Long Term Care
Ombudsman
MEDICAL:
Pharmaceutical Research
and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Free Chronic Health Care
Clinic in Tacoma
- Rotacare Tacoma is providing free Chronic Healthcare at our new location on the
campus of Pacific Lutheran University.
Washington State Health Care Authority
(Rx Assistance)
Women with Disabilities Health
Information
MEDICARE:
Medicare
Medicare Rights Center
Center for Medicare
Advocacy
Washington State Hospital
Association
OTHER:
The PAVE 360 Military Family
Center was created to support our military families associated with Fort Lewis and
McChord who have children with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide
knowledge, support and resources to military families with special needs. We are
here for you.
BRIDGES: A Center for Grieving Children @ Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
- BRIDGES is a family grief support center serving families with children ages 4 -18 who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. We offer peer support groups facilitated by trained volunteers.
Aging & Disability
Services Administration
American Red Cross -
Mount Rainier Chapter
Exchange Club of Tacoma - Active organization of various community projects from Paint Tacoma Beautiful to Turn-a-round Student of the Year.
Social Security Administration
American Towns
- Tacoma - Great information about the Greater Tacoma Area with news, blogs,
and articles.
