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Community Resource Guide

Thurston County

By Michelle Maestas, Publisher/Editor March 11, 2021
Childcare


Child Care Aware Washington
Help with finding quality care in your community.

Family Center for child care referrals:
1-800-446-1114
familycenter@childcare.org


CIELO
Family, education, financial and health resources.

360-709-0931


Lacey Boys & Girls Club
A list of resources for businesses & workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak & closures

1105 Tracey Lane SE
360-438-6811
info@bgctc.org


TOGETHER!
Thurston Together offers a free Clubhouse program, hosted at some area schools. 

360-493-2230
info@thurstontogether.org

YMCA
Local YMCA Y-Care locations and other childcare options.

360-918-0400
childcare@ssymca.net


Food & Supplies


Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties

They help with community engagement, health, hunger, and housing.  

360-438-1100
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey


Community Youth Services
Offering services to youth at-risk and their families. Shelter/Housing, behavioral health & wellness, etc.

360-943-0780
711 State Avenue NE, Olympia


Dry Tikes & Wet Wipes
Multiple diaper drive-through pick-ups scheduled throughout the month. Make sure you follow them on Facebook.

360-584-8684
6840 Capitol Boulevard SE, Building 3, Tumwater


GRuB

360-753-5522


NTPS Family & Youth Resource Center
Hygiene, food, and school supply bags with drive-up-and-go distribution, Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 1-3pm. For NTPS Students and their families. Children should be present.

360-412-4484
200 Sleater-Kinney Road NE, Olympia


NTPS Grab & Go Meals
All children (ages 1-18) eat for FREE through June 2021. Each person can receive one FREE breakfast and lunch per day.


ParentHelp123
Food & health benefits, local services in our area.


Regional School Lunch Locations
A map of all the regional free lunch distribution sites at schools and bus stops.


Rosie's Place Engagement Center

Safe place to come get food and other resources.  

360-943-0779
520 Pear Street SE, Olympia


Sacred Heart Emergency Outreach
Food pantry & Hygiene supplies and Financial assistance. Check website for schedule/times/days.

360-923-0929
812 Bowker St SE, Lacey


Salvation Army
Food pantry, shelter.

360-352-8596
1505 4th Ave E, Olympia


St. Benedict's Episcopal Church
Hot meal every 3rd Saturday, 3-4pm (including Food Bank).

360-456-2240
910 Bowker Street SE, Lacey


The Community Kitchen

They serve a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, 365 days a year

360-352-8596
824 5th Avenue SE, Olympia


Thurston County Food Bank
Multiple distribution sites (and at the main branch). Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays 11am-3pm.

360-352-8597
220 Thurston Avenue NE, Olympia


Union Gospel Mission
Hot meals M-F 6:30am, Noon, and 5:30pm, Sat brunch 10am, Sun 7:30am & Noon. Overnight shelter 8pm-4:30am. Limited number of people let in at a time.

360-709-9725
413 Franklin Street NE, Olympia


United Way Help
For emergency assistance of any kind.


Washington Connection to Services
Apply for multiple programs for assistance.


Washington State DSHS Food, Cash, Medical
Food stamps, benefits, medical program services


Housing & Finance


Catholic Community Services
Provides rental assistance
360-753-3340


CIELO
Family, education, financial and health resources.
360-709-0931


Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties
360-438-1100
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey


Community Action Council Eviction Rent Assistance Program
By appointment only. Help with rent to avoid eviction.
360-438-1100, Press 8 for Housing, Press 7 for ERAP


Community Youth Services
Offering services to youth at-risk and their families. Shelter/Housing, behavioral health & wellness, etc.
360-943-0780
711 State Avenue NE, Olympia


COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
WA State Attorney General Eviction Complaint Form


COVID-19 Resource List from the Governor
A list of resources for businesses & workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak & closures


DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program
Apply through Washington Connection website and then calling to complete interview, or calling to do the whole application over the phone.
877-501-2233

Emergency Shelter Hotline
Housing assistance.
844-628-7343
1139 5th Ave SE, Olympia


Employment Security Department Unemployment Benefits
Apply for unemployment benefits.


Family Support Center of the South Sound
Family shelter, call for information. Their main offices are closed to the public.
360-754-9297
3545 7th Avenue SW, Suite 200, Olympia


Help and Assistance for Washington Homeowners


Homes First
360-236-0920


Housing Authority of Thurston County
Offers rental assistance
360-753-8292



Pierce County AIDS Foundation - Olympia Office
Offers rental assistance

360-352-2375


Rochester Organization of Families (ROOF)
Offers rental assistance
360-273-6375


Rosie's Place Engagement Center
360-943-0779
520 Pear Street SE, Olympia


Sacred Heart Emergency Outreach
Food pantry & Hygiene supplies and Financial assistance. Check website for schedule/times/days
360-923-0929
812 Bowker St SE, Lacey


SafePlace Olympia
No walk-in clients, call the 24-hour helpline.
360-754-6300
501 Legion Way SE, Olympia


Salvation Army
Food pantry, shelter.
360-352-8596
1505 4th Ave E, Olympia


Temporary Assistance for Need Families (TANF)
Provides temporary cash for families in need. You must apply to find out if you qualify.


Tenant Services at Solid Ground
206-694-6767


Thurston County Healthy Homes Program
360-867-2674

Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services
Helps you resolve your own civil legal issue by giving you advice at the clinic.
360-705-8194
P.O. Box 405, Olympia


TOGETHER! (Tumwater & Yelm)
Offers rental assistance
360-999-0546


Union Gospel Mission
Hot meals M-F 6:30am, Noon, and 5:30pm, Sat brunch 10am, Sun 7:30am & Noon. Overnight shelter 8pm-4:30am. Limited number of people let in at a time.
360-709-9725
413 Franklin Street NE, Olympia


United Way Economic Relief Fund
Local funds to help families in need.
866-211-9966


United Way Help
For emergency assistance of any kind.
866-211-9274


Washington Connection to Services
Apply for multiple programs for assistance.


Washington State DSHS Food, Cash, Medical
Food stamps, benefits, medical program services
800-865-7801


Yelm Community Services
Offers rental assistance


Internet & Utilities


Access from AT&T
Low-cost ($10/month) to households that qualify.

Comcast Internet Essentials
Two months free and $10/month thereafter for those that are on assistance programs/free lunch.
855-846-8376


Molina Healthcare Safelink Wireless
Free smartphone, 3GB of data, and 350 monthly minutes to those that qualify. Apply online or over the phone.
877-631-2550


Life Line Support
Federally funded internet assistance.


NTPS Hot Spot Request Form
NTPS Families can request a hotspot for their student to use their Chromebook.


Xfinity Free WiFi
Public Xfinity hotspots are free during the shutdown. Use their website to find the nearest hotspot.


Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Provide federal funds to help families with energy costs
202-401-9351


Mental Health


Behavioral Health Resources
Intakes via phone, can come into office & completed via a phone.
360-704-7170
3857 Martin Way E, Suite B, Olympia


Catholic Community Services Behavioral Health Office
Behavioral health services for families, youth in Thurston, and Mason counties.
360-878-8248
1011 10th Ave SE, Olympia


Catholic Community Services Crisis Stabilization
360-480-5721


CIELO
Family, education, financial and health resources.
360-709-0931


Community Youth Services
Offering services to youth at-risk and their families. Shelter/Housing, behavioral health, wellness, etc.
360-943-0780
711 State Avenue NE, Olympia


Crisis Clinic Thurston/Mason
24-hours a day, 365 days a year just call.
360-586-2800


Crisis Text Line
Connect with a Crisis Counselor. 24/7 support, text 741741. Text "Hello," "Start," or "Home" to begin conversation.
Text 741741


Crisis Clinic Youth Line
For youth, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year just call.
360-586-2777


Olympia Free Clinic
Provides no cost medical and mental health services
360-529-1937


Pathways Mental Health
Not for crisis service, case management, or medication management. Telehealth only currently.
360-799-5782
4804-A Lacey Boulevard SE, Lacey


Rehab Spot
Education and support on drugs and substance abuse.
800-586-9670


SeaMar Behavioral Health
Telehealth using Zoom platform. Intakes, therapy.
360-704-7580
6334 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater


Seattle Children's Mental Health Referral Service
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call and be connected with mental health providers in your area.
833-303-5437


South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Free mental health assessments 24/7
1-844-949-8888


Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, available 24/7.
800-273-8255


True North Chemical Dependency Help
Group services are temporarily suspended, individual sessions in-person are limited, call. Telehealth calls available. In-person assessments must be scheduled.
360-464-6867
6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater


Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health
Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Information


Washington Listens Phone Line
Weekdays 9:00a-9:00p / Weekends 9:00a-6:00p
Anyone in the state can call Washington Listens. The person needing help will speak to a counselor and receive support and connections to community resources in their area.
1-833-681-0211

Washington 2-1-1
Helps to connect you to community resources statewide



Medical & Dental


Olympia Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic
Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, call to make an appointment
360-943-6400
309 Washington Street NE, Olympia


Olympia Union Gospel Mission Vision Clinic
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, call to make an appointment
360-709-9725
413 Franklin Street NE, Olympia


ParentHelp123
Food & health benefits, local services in our area.
800-322-2588


SeaMar Dental Clinic
Mon-Sat, 8-5pm
360-359-4860
669 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey


SeaMar Medical Clinic, Lacey
OPEN ENROLLMENT Feb 15, 2021- May 15, 2021
Mon-Fri 8-5pm. Primary care family medicine, preventative health exams, prenatal care, minor procedures, etc.
360-359-4840
669 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey


SeaMar Walk-In Clinic
Call first, telemedicine visits available, Open 7 days a week 9am-8pm.
360-742-5000
3622 Ensign Rd NE, Suite A, Olympia


Washington State DSHS Food, Cash, Medical
Food stamps, benefits, medical program services.
800-865-7801



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