• ACLU Washington: Premier civil rights and liberties organization.

• Consejo Counseling & Referral: Holistic, culturally competent behavioral health services.

• Making a Difference Foundation: Assistance with food, housing, and basic needs.

• WA Dept of Social & Health Services (DSHS): Social services, employment support, and safety programs.

Essential reading and viewing for managing stress and activism:

• Black Wellness Matters (Akilah S. Richards)

• Resources for When the World is Terrible (Miriam Zoila Perez)

• Self-Care for Activists (Kim Tran)

• Care in the Face of Racial Injustice (Joy Harden Bradford)

• Struggle Beyond the Streets (Disability Visibility Project)

• Managing Societal Stress (Danelle Saucier)

• Self-Love for Students (Natascha Chtena)

• Care for Communities (PHAC)

• Transforming Anger Into Strength (Psychology Today)

• 📺 What’s Missing in Self-Care Talk (Black Girls Dangerous)

• Asian Counseling & Referral: Immigration assistance and behavioral health. (206-695-7600)

• The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and healing for Black women and girls.

• Mi Centro!: Educational programs and crisis intervention for Latino and Indigenous families.

• POCAAN: Multicultural health services addressing disparities in King County.

• Puyallup Tribe of Indians: Community wellness and natural resources.

• Tacoma Urban League: Economic independence for African Americans and disenfranchised groups.

• Tahoma Indian Center: Gathering place with laundry, lunch, and cultural activities.

• Center for Independence (CFI): Advocacy and independent living skills.

• Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Job services for those with employment barriers.

• Learning Disabilities Association (LDA): Support for individuals with learning disabilities.

• National Center for College Students with Disabilities

• TACID: Tacoma Area Coalition for independence and peer support.

Immigration & Refugee:

• American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.

• Immigration Hotlines List

• Informed Immigrant

• Know Your Rights (NWIRP)

• How to verify ICE raids (Real or Rumor?)

• Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) (206-721-0243)

• WA Immigrant Solidarity Network Hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP

• WA Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance

Legal Resources:

• Columbia Legal Services

• National Immigration Law Center

• Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Northwest Justice Project (CLEAR Hotline)

• Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers

• Washington Law Help (Forms & Self-Representation)

• WA State Human Rights Commission

• WSBA Legal Resources Page

• Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound: Transgender community assistance.

• The Trevor Project: Youth support systems.

• Gender Justice League: Trans activism and anti-oppression.

• GLSEN: College guide for LGBTQ students.

• GSBA: LGBTQ+ and allied Chamber of Commerce.

• Human Rights Campaign: Mobilization for equality.

• PFLAG: Education and advocacy for families and allies.

• Queer Power Alliance: Organizing for equity.

• Rainbow Center: Safe space and resources for the South Sound.

• WA State LGBTQ Commission

• Pierce County Veterans Bureau: Assistance with rent, utilities, and food for low-income/homeless veterans.

• Veteran Education Benefits: GI Bill and training info.

• WA Dept. of Veteran Affairs (WDVA)

• Employment Discrimination - Tacoma

• Fair Work Center

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• National Day Laborer Organizing Network

• National Employment Law Project

• WA DSHS Caregiver Support & Becoming a Paid Caregiver

• Child Care Aware: Ensuring high-quality early learning access.

• Child Care Financial Assistance: State aid for childcare costs.

• Child Care Resources: Improving regional early childhood care quality.

• Pierce County Early Childhood Network: Resource support for nurturing environments.

• WA Dept of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF)

• Financial Emergency Preparedness: Info sheet for crisis planning.

• Financial Literacy Resource Directory: Directory for education and consumer resources.

• WA DFI Resources: Community financial education from the state.

• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Gateway to federal grants and loans.