SHELTER

PIERCE COUNTY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS SHOWERS AND DAY CENTERS COORDINATED ENTRY LOCATIONS

Below are the overnight shelters open to the general community. Other shelters, such as the City of Tacoma’s Stability Site, are operating but require ref errals through other agencies. Only a few shelters accept walk-ins, and those often have a waitlist, so it is best to contact the shelter prior to arrival. Pierce County offers information about the availability of beds at shelters that use the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) on this page.

Tacoma Salvation Army – Single Adults
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-572-8452
https://tacoma.salvationarmy.org
• Single adult referrals from the Puyallup Police Department.

The Loft
1424 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-328-6127
https://thecoffeeoasis.com
• Youth aged between 13 and 17.

Adams Street Shelter
253-592-6401
https://www.trm.org/emergency-services
• This shelter does not accept walk ups; call the shelter to get on the waitlist. Open for households with minors.

Bethlehem Baptist Family Shelter
4818 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
253-475-4173
https://www.bethlehembaptisttacoma.org
• Serves families with kids under 18 and parents between 18 and 60. Email BBCShelter@outlook.com or phone 253-475-4173 to access the site.

CCS Safe Parking (Tacoma residents only)
520 S. 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-719-9333
• Must be City of Tacoma resident. Drivers license and proof of car ownership required. No RVs or trailers at this time. Call 253-719-9333 for access to site – no drive ups allowed.

Harbor Hope Center
3781 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor WA 98335
1-844-841-1954
http://www.harborhopecenter.org
• Single young adults between 18 and 24.

Helping Hand House Emergency Shelter
Local Motel/ Puyallup area
253-307-2274
https://helpinghandhouse.org
• Referral only from OHM, limited to families with children under 18.

LIHI Village at 6th and Orchard
602 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
206-496-2749
https://lihi.org
• Serving families (single women with children, couples with children), single women, and couples without children.

Nativity House Shelter
702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-502-2780
https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent-housing/nativity-house-apartments/nativity-house-day-shelter
• Serves adults 18 and over. Come to the shelter around 4:30pm to see if you can access shelter.

Next Chapter Pregnant and Single Mothers Shelter
7031 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
253-475-5516
https://www.nextchapterwa.org
• Pregnant women and single mothers.

Open Hearth Emergency Motel Shelter
Local Motel/ Puyallup area
253-307-2274
https://helpinghandhouse.org
• Immediate emergency shelter for families with children ONLY that are literally homeless. Not actively fleeing domestic violence.

Puyallup Tribe Tiny House Village
2027 E Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
https://lihi.org/puyallup-tribe-village
• Puyallup tribal members experiencing homelessness including individuals, couples, veterans, seniors, students, and people with pets. All residents will be adults age 18 and over.

Roosevelt Barracks Crisis Residential Center
1301 Orting Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360
253-263-0735
https://www.dva.wa.gov
• Serves homeless veterans, please call for eligibility. For admission to the site, contact Delena Josephsen ( delena.josephsen@dva.wa.gov – 253-263-0735) or Melissa Frink ( melissa.frink@dva.wa.gov ).

Safe Parking
253-346-6482
https://www.tnhrc.org
• Serves all people living in their cars. Contact (253) 346-6482 or email r.price.newhope@gmail.com for access to safe parking sites.

Stability Site
1423 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA
253-307-7517
https://ccsww.org/get-help/pierce-county

Tacoma Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter
425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-4493
http://www.trm.org
• Serves adult men. There is typically a waitlist for the dorm, but if guests haven’t stayed at the shelter before (or in the last 6 months), they will always provide a mat to sleep on.

Tacoma Rescue Mission Women’s Shelter
425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-4493
http://www.trm.org
• Serving adult women. There is a waitlist.

Tacoma Salvation Army – Family Shelter
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-572-8452
https://tacoma.salvationarmy.org
• Families referred through the CCS Family Day Center.

The Beacon Center Young Adult Shelter
415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-778-0317
https://valeovocation.org
• A drop-in overnight shelter for young adults aged 18 to 24. This shelter typically has room available.


There are a number of facilities designed specifically for People experiencing homelessness, providing shelter, food, and other supports. Many other locations, such as libraries, are additional resources that are not listed below.

LASA Hygiene Center
8956 Gravelly Lake DR SW Lakewood, WA 98499
253-581-8689
https://services.lasawa.org
• Serves all populations – Wednesdays and Thursdays are Family Days, Tuesdays and Fridays are for Single Adults. Reserve a a shower or laundry slot at https://services.lasawa.org

New Hope Resource Center of Puyallup
414 Spring St. Puyallup, WA 98372
253-845-0174
https://www.tnhrc.org
• Adults Experiencing Homelessness. Showers not available.

The Beacon Center Young Adult Shelter
415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-778-0317
https://valeovocation.org
• Youth and Young Adults aged 18 to 24. This shelter typically has room available.

Common Good Supply Closet and Shower
621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
• Go behind the church to the alley – the supply closet is the smaller of the 2 garage doors facing the alley. During extreme weather the door will be closed – just knock.

Downtown Tacoma YMCA
1144 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-597-6444
https://www.ymcapkc.org/locations/tacoma-center-ymca
• Center provides showers. No space is available for lounging – this is a site exclusively for showers. ID is required for first time guests. Individuals must review and sign the shower program guidelines as well as a waiver. We provide 30 minutes total for people to shower/change. Face mask are optional as per current health department guidelines. Towel, washcloth and soap are provided. Hygiene items and clothing are available.

Nativity House Shelter
702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-502-2780
https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent-housing/nativity-house-apartments/nativity-house-day-shelter
• Inside day shelter currently limited to overnight guests. Food, water bottles, hand washing and porta-pottys available outside the shelter.

St. Vincent de Paul
4009 So. 56th St, Tacoma WA 9840
253-426-1710
https://svdptacoma.org
• Emergency assistance to help provide for basic needs, such as rental deposits, utilities, gas, food, clothing, or referrals to other community resources.

Coordinated Entry is the first step in ending homelessness. You can access coordinated in the following ways:

– Speak to a Mobile Outreach team.
– If you are needing shelter outside of Coordinated Entry and 2-1-1 business hours, sign up with the Shelter Access Hub at https://www.familypromisepiercecounty.org/intake
– Drop-in to one of the facilities below for a same-day conversation

You can learn more about Coordinated Entry on the Pierce County website at  https://www.piercecountywa.gov/8619/Coordinated-Entry-Providers

Drop-in centers:

Associated Ministries
901 S. 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
253-383-3056

Comprehensive Life Resources
737 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours: Monday – Thursday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
253-396-5065

Family Promise of Pierce County
216 165th St S., Spanaway, WA 98387
Hours: 24/7 Services
253-444-4563

REACH Center
1314 South L St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours: Mon – Thurs (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Fridays by appointment.
(For youth and young adults ages 16-24.)
253-383-3951

Tacoma Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter
425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours: Monday – Friday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
253-383-4493

Veterans Housing Options Group (VHOG)
3602 Pacific Ave., Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418
Hours: Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
(For veterans only.)
253-798-4400