Military Links
Military Tricare Benefits
Military One Source for Members and Families
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: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) Washington State Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
DISABILITIES - PHYSICAL American Foundation for the Blind Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) 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 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
DISEASE ISSUES: Alzheimer's Association - Western and Central Washington State Chapter Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association Cancer Awareness - Other Languages Various Languages - Breast Cancer 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
Technical Assistance Collaborative
LEGAL: National Senior Citizens Law Center
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: Washington State Hospital Association
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.
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
OTHER: Aging & Disability Services Administration American Red Cross - Mount Rainier Chapter Social Security Administration American Towns - Tacoma - Great information about the Greater Tacoma Area with news, blogs, and articles.
PAVE
253-565-2266
E-mail 360@wapave.org.
It is the policy of PAVE that no person will be subjected to discrimination in this organization because of race, color, national origin, marital status, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability.
TO CONTACT US:
6313 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
800-572--7368
253-566-8052 fax