Community Resources
Community Resource List
This list is meant to be as comprehensive and thoughtful as possible. Please share additional resources to add, update, or if there are other resource lists that can be referenced and included.
If you are in need of immediate assistance please call our Housing and Shelter Hotline.
1-844-628-7343
Call to connect with homeless services in Thurston County and get referrals to shelter and housing options.
Check out the Thurston County 2022-2023 Winter Shelter Flyer for additional information.
Community Resources
Location | Contact Information | Location | Contact Information |
Homeless Housing Hotline |
1-844-628-7343 | Interfaith Works Homeless Services | 360-918-8424 |
Union Gospel Mission | 360-709-9725 | St. Vincent de Paul (St. Michael’s Parish) | 360-292-7102 |
The Salvation Army | 360-352-8596 | Sidewalk – serves homeless adults. | 360-515-5587 |
Family Support Center of South Sound |
360-754-9297 |
Community Youth Services |
360-943-0780 |
Love Abounds Here – serves homeless individuals in the Yelm area |
info@loveaboundshere.com | Pierce County AIDS Foundation – serves individuals living with HIV or AIDS |
360-352-2375 |
Catholic Community Services | 360-753-3340 | Olympia Free Clinic | 360-529-1937 |
admin@olymap.org | Partners in Prevention Education (PiPE) | info@pipeolympia.org |
- Department of Social and Health Services: www.dshs.wa.gov
- DSHS Cash and Food Assistance application: www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/ESA/csd/documents/14_001.pdf 1-855-923-4633
- Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN): www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/emergency-assistance-programs/emergency-assistance-programs-additional-requirements-emergent-needs-aren
- Refugee Cash Assistance: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/refugee-cash-assistance 877-501-2233
- CIELO – serves Latinx and immigrant community members: www.cieloprograms.org 360-709-0931
- ROOF Community Services (Rochester Organization of Families): www.roofcommunityservices.org 360-273-6375
- Yelm Community Services yelmcommunityservices.com 360-458-7000
- Tenino Community Service Center: teninocsc.org info@teninocsc.org 360-264-5505
- Port of Support: portofsupport.org 206-880-5766 info@portofsupport.com
- ASHHO Cultural & Job Training Center www.ashho.org 360-918-8625 info@ashho.org
- Thurston County Food Bank: thurstoncountyfoodbank.org 360-352-8597 x205 (Olympia) or x251 (Lacey)
- Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater locations and schedule: thurstoncountyfoodbank.org/satellite-locations/drive-up-locations-and-schedule
- Rochester Food Bank: www.roofcommunityservices.org/foodbank.html 360-273-6375
- Tenino Food Bank: teninocsc.org info@teninocsc.org 360-264-5505
- Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: dfi.wa.gov/homeownership 1-877-746-4334
- South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity: www.spshabitat.org 360-956-3456
- Critical Home Repair: www.spshabitat.org/what-we-do/critical-home-repair 360-956-3456 info@spshabitat.org
- Low-Income Weatherization Program: caclmt.org 360-438-1100
- Rebuilding Together: www.rebuildingtogethertc.org 360-539-7830 info@rebuildingtogethertc.org
- Healthy Homes Program: www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehhm/healthyhomes.html 360-867-2674 HealthyHomes@co.thurston.wa.us
- Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County: www.mediatethurston.org 360-956-1155
- Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services: tcvls.org 360-705-8194
- Northwest Justice Project: nwjustice.org 1-888-201-1014 (Ages 60+ call: 1-888- 387-7111)
- Thurston County Court Facilitator Services: www.thurstoncountywa.gov/clerk/Pages/facilitators
- Washington Law Help: washingtonlawhelp.org
Fair Housing Center of Washington: www.fhcwashington.org 253-274-9523, info@fhcwashington.org
- Assessing evidence of housing discrimination and assisting with the complaint process – intake paperwork can be found here.
- You can send an anonymous complaint about a housing provider by emailing info@fhcwashington.org. Be sure to include the full property address, the alleged fair housing violation, and any supporting evidence (i.e., discriminatory advertising)
- Template for self-advocating for a reasonable accommodation/modification request: this form
- Community Youth Services: communityyouthservices.org 360-943-0780
- Host Homes: thurstontogether.org/What-We-Do/Host-Homes hosthomes@WAtogether.org hosthomes@WAtogether.org
- Pizza Klatch – Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: pizzaklatch.org 360-339-7574 info@pizzaklatch.org
- Stonewall Youth – By and for LGBTQ+ Youth: www.stonewallyouth.org 360-888-4273 (text or call) programs@stonewallyouth.org
- Family Justice Center: fscss.org/services/fjc 360-754-9297
- SafePlace: www.safeplaceolympia.org 360-786-8754 safeplace@safeplaceolympia.org
- Innovations Human Trafficking Collective: innovationshtc.org 833-201-0940 info@innovationshtc.org
- Partners in Prevention Education (PiPE): www.pipeolympia.org
- Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center: monarchcjac.org
- Crime Victims Advocacy Network: www.cvan11.org 360-786-5540 x6273 or x2061
- Senior Services for South Sound: www.southsoundseniors.org 360-586-6181
- Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Cash Assistance Program: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/aged-blind-or-disabled-abd-cash-assistance-program 877-501-2233
- Area Agency on Aging: www.lmtaaa.org 360-664-2168
- Behavioral Health Resources: www.bhr.org 360-704-7170
- Northwest Resources: www.nwrii.com info@nwrii.com Olympia: 360-943-8810 Lacey: 360-688-7312
- Rehabs.org: https://rehabs.org/centers/washington/ . Online resource guide to locate treatment centers near you. 1-800-743-5860.
- Once Fallen oncefallen.com
- Housing List from Once Fallen
- Thurston County Resource List
- Thurston County Family Resources Guide
- To add to this list please email!
Rental Housing and Renter Resources
- Low Income Apartment Finder: AptFinder.org 253-383-3861 Sheila@aptfinder.org
- Open Doors Loan program Olympia Credit Union: olycu.org 360-754-5559, loans@olycu.org
- HUMI (Help Us Move In): helpusmovein.org 360-890-1174 sarah@helpusmovein.org
- Housing Authority of Thurston County owned properties: hatc.org/properties 360-753-8292
- Housing Authority of Thurston County housing options: hatc.org/other-housing-options
- Homes First: www.homesfirst.org 360-236-0920 Homes@HomesFirst.org
- Senior Services Home Share Program: www.southsoundseniors.org 360-586-6181 ext. 120 info@southsoundseniors.org
- Eviction Defense Hotline: 1-855-657-8387
- Eviction Resolution Pilot Program: www.mediatethurston.org/eviction-resolution 360-956-1155 ext. 113 cstead@mediatethurston.org
- Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services: tcvls.org 360-890-4678
- Northwest Justice Project: nwjustice.org 1-855-657-8387 (Ages 60+ call: 1-888- 387-7111)
- Washington Law Help: washingtonlawhelp.org
- Washington State Office of the Attorney General: www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant 360-753-6200
- Thurston County Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance. This program is different from the pandemic rental assistance programs (ERAP and T-RAP). It is permanently funded through state legislation, HB1277.
- DSHS Housing & Essential Needs Program (HEN): www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/housing-and-essential-needs-hen-referral-program To get a HEN referral, you must apply for Cash and Food Assistance and if you are eligible, you get a HEN referral to the local provider.
- Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN): www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/emergency-assistance-programs/emergency-assistance-programs-additional-requirements-emergent-needs-aren
- Landlord Mitigation and Damage Relief Programs: www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/landlord-fund-programs/landlord-mitigation-program 360-725-4000
- Washington Landlord Association: walandlord.org
- Washington State Office of the Attorney General: www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant 360-753-6200
- Drinking Water Assistance Programs: www.doh.wa.gov/DWCAP
- Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP): liheap.caclmt.org 360-438-1100
- Wood Stove Replacement Program: www.orcaa.org/residential-programs/wood-stoves-fireplaces-pellet-stoves/wood-smoke-reduction-program 360-539-7610 info@orcaa.org
- Contact your utility providers to request information about assistance programs they may offer to their customers.
Recommended Trainings
- Intro to Housing First: housing first Original - YouTube
- Intro to Rapid Re-Housing: rapid rehousing Original - YouTube
- Intro to Progressive Engagement for Programs and Systems: progressive engagement Original - YouTube
- Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence: domestic violence Original - YouTube
- Introduction to Problem Solving (Diversion): problem solving Original - YouTube
- Introduction to Landlord Engagement for Rapid Re-Housing: landlord engagement Original - YouTube
- Commerce also hosts two live trainings for Homeless Service Providers on Racial Equity in Homeless Services and LGBTQ+ Informed Training.
- Mandated Reporting Training for Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandatory Reporter Roles and Responsibilities - CY22 Certification (eLearning) | UW School of Social Work Professional Education
- Not Neutral: The Impact of Mandatory Reporting on Domestic Violence Survivors: WEBINAR: Not Neutral: The Impact of Mandatory Reporting on Domestic Violence Survivors | VAWnet
- YWCA Intercultural Foundations, a cohort based Community Institute: https://www.ywcaofolympia.org/what-were-doing/intercultural-foundations/
- The Institute for Othering and Belonging hosts many trainings: All Resources | Othering & Belonging Institute (berkeley.edu)
Gender Odyssey group in Seattle has held an annual conference since 2001. They provide trainings, support groups, and resources to families navigating queer, trans, and gender non-conforming space: Trans Families
Mental Health First Aid training: Mental Health First Aid
- Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center provides free monthly trainings for social service providers: Education Forum – Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (washington.edu)
- Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court host monthly lunchtime education programing: Thurston County | Superior Court | Lunchtime Education (thurstoncountywa.gov)
Families with Children
- Family Support Center: fscss.org 360-754-9297
- Child Care Action Council: ccacwa.org info@ccacwa.org Provider Services: 360-754-0817 Parent Referrals: 800-446-1114 Business & Programs: 360-786-8907
- Family Education and Support Services (FESS): familyess.org 360-754-7629, español 360-688-4120
- Temporary Assistance for Families in Need: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/tanf-and-support-services 877-501-2233
- Pregnant Women Assistance Program: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pregnant-women-assistance-pwa-program
- Division of Child Support: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support 800-442-KIDS (5437) DCS-CRU@dshs.wa.gov
- Alternative Solutions Program for those experiencing barriers to paying child support: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support/alternative-solutions 360-664-5028 or 1-800-604-1146 AlternativeSolutions@dshs.wa.gov
All school districts have a McKinney Vento program for kids who are houseless or unstably housed.
- North Thurston: www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/homeless
- Tumwater: www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/Page/532
- Olympia: osd.wednet.edu/families/mckinney-vento_supports
- Yelm: www.ycs.wednet.edu/Page/2026
- Rochester: rochester.wednet.edu/departments/mc_kinney-_vento
- Tenino: www.teninosd.org/page/student-and-family-support-service-programmckinneyventoand-ostercareservicescommunitytruancyboard
- Griffin: www.griffinschool.us
- Nurse-Family Partnership: www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/personalhealth/womenchildren/nfpthurstcounty 360-867-2545 gretchen.thaller@co.thurston.wa.us
- Parent-Child Assistance Program: familyess.org/pcap Sandra@familyess.org or call 360-754-7629
- Parents as Teachers: communityyouthservices.org/programs/parents-as-teachers-pat 360-918-7871 rzielinski@communityyouthservices.org
- South Sound Parent 2 Parent, Parenting Support and Advocacy for Children with Special Needs, including Autism screening for children under 5 years old: www.ssp2p.org 360-352-1126
- Parent 4 Parent: familyess.org/parent-4-parent-program 360-754-7629
- Thurston County Family Recovery Court: www.thurstoncountywa.gov/sc/Pages/family-recovery-court 360-709-3266