The Pierce County Resource Guide is an easy to use do-it-yourself guide for those experiencing homelessness not just in Tacoma but in all of Pierce County, and has a massive, constantly updated list of resources based on your gender/age (as well as being a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community) i.e.: food, clothing, shelter locations, employment assistance. The PCRG has many ways for houseless citizens to request help outside of their DIY format:
From Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness's website:
Coordinated Entry is the first step in ending homelessness. Coordinated Entry is available on demand in three different ways:
- Call 211 for live support or to schedule an appointment. The phone line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
- Speak to a Mobile Outreach team.
- Sign up on-line for a Coordinated Entry Conversation
- Drop-in to a Coordinated Entry Access Point for a same-day appointment