Assistance Program offered at Pierce County Human Services Veterans Services
Assistance Program offered at Pierce County Human Services Veterans Services
Provides emergency assistance with food, rent and utilities to qualified, indigent veterans and family members. Funding for rental and utility assistance is typically available at the beginning of the month. Limited assistance with medical/dental and other miscellaneous services is also available on an emergency need basis. Helps a veteran with their prescriptions once a year. Also provides burial assistance for a veteran, their spouse, or a dependent child under the age of 18. Service Officers available by appointment to help veterans submit disability/benefit claims.
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Location
3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Application process
Call for a phone interview and appointment time before visiting the office.
Eligibility
Must be a current resident of Pierce County for previous 3 months. Must be low income. Veteran must show an original copy of his or her discharge papers and proof of ID.
Fee
None.
Agency info
Pierce County Veterans Services
Provides short-term and limited emergency assistance which includes food, rent, utilities, medical and burial services to veterans. Must be a veteran, meet the financial guidelines for low income, and a resident of Pierce County for the prior 3 months. All veterans should call for phone interviews and appointment before coming into the office for services.