Shelter/Housing/Furnishing Assistance
Arbor Manor,Low Income Housing Institute, (360)790-3040
Housing for single homeless moms pregnant or parenting who are very low income. Mental health support and case management provided.
Family Support Shelter, 24 hour hotline, (360)628-7343
Provides safe, warm, emergency overnight shelter for families with children. Families needing shelter should register at the Family Support Center at 108 State Ave. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. After-hours/weekend emergencies, call the shelter hotline for assistance. Interpreter services available.
Furniture Bank of Thurston Co, (360)705-1756
Provides furniture at no charge to families, individuals, or non-profit organizations in need. Accepting donations of gently used furniture
https://olympiacrc.weebly.com/furniture-bank.html
Habitat for Humanity, (360)956-3456
Assistance with obtaining decent and affordable housing for low-income families living in substandard housing. www.spshabitat.org
Hans K. Lemcke Lodge/The Salvation Army, (360)352-8596
Temporary shelter for single men and single women. Community meals program. Casework services, information and referral.
Housing Authority of Thurston County Emergency Services, (360)753-8292
Rent subsidies for low income households; emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for families; information and referral for subsidized housing programs.
www.hatc.org
Household Donations/Carolyn's Closet, (360)352-1315
Accepts donations of house wares and makes items available at no charge to residents and community members in need.
Community Youth Service (360)480-1064
The Young Adult Housing Program is a comprehensive program for young adults and families in Thurston County, Washington State, ages 18-24, who are homeless, living in unsafe situations, exiting an institution or have been in the state foster care system. Our role is to provide safe and stable housing for young adults and families who are facing challenges, along with support, advocacy and guidance in helping them achieve their goals.
Safe Place- 24 Hour Crisis Line, (360)754-6300
24 Hour emergency support services for victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence. All services are free.
www.safeplaceolympia.org
Salvation Army, (360)352-8596
824 5th Avenue SE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 9:00–Noon and 1:00-3:30 pm
Temporary shelter for single men, single women, and families. Community meals programs. Casework services, information, and referral.
Utility Assistance
Sacred Heart Emergency Services, (360)923-0929
906 Bowker St, Lacey
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 1:00—3:00 pm
Bus 15 from Olympia Transit Center becomes Bus 68 at Lacey Transit Center
Salvation Army,(360)352-8596
824 5th Avenue SE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 9:00–Noon and 1:00-3:30 pm
Yelm Community Center, (360)458-7000
624 Crystal Springs Road NW, Yelm
Thursday, 3:00-4:30 pm, Bus 93
Personal Hygiene Supplies
The Other Bank, (360)352-0593
220 Union Ave SE, Olympia
Wednesday, 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Bus: 23 and Capitol Shuttle
Sacred Heart Emergency Services, (360)923-0929
906 Bowker St, Lacey
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 1:00—3:00 pm
Bus 15 from Olympia Transit Center becomes Bus 68 at Lacey Transit Center
Food Banks/Emergency Food
ROOF, (360)273-6375
Rochester residents only
9447 Highway 12, Rochester
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00-Noon and 5:00-5:30 pm
Sacred Heart Emergency Services, (360)923-0929
906 Bowker St, Lacey
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 1:00—3:00 pm
Bus 15 from Olympia Transit Center becomes Bus 68 at Lacey Transit Center
South Thurston United Friends Food Bank, (360)273-5891
Rochester and Grand Mound residents only
18216 Corvallis St, downtown Rochester
Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 pm, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm
Tenino Food Bank Plus, (360)264-5505
Tenino and Bucoda residents only
297 Sussex St, Tenino
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-11:30 am
Thurston County Food Bank, (360)352-8597
Corner of Thurston and Franklin in Downtown Olympia
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1-3:00 pm, 4th Wednesday of each month 5-7:00 pm
Pet food when available
Yelm Community Center, (360)458-7000
Food Bank for Yelm and Rainier residents only
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:00
Bus 93
Medical/Dental
Sea Mar Community Health Center- Medical, (360)704-2900
3030 Limited Lane NW, Olympia
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bus: 62A & B
Sea Mar Community Health Center- Dental, (360)570-7902
409 Custer St, Suite C, Tumwater
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
Bus: 12, 13, 14 & 15
Neighborhood Free Medical Clinic, (360)459-7200
3045A Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey
Tuesdays 5:30-8:00 pm
Bus: 68
Planned Parenthood, (360)754-5522
402 Legion Way, Suite 201, Olympia
Open daily, call for hours
Bus: 21, 61, 64, & 66
Teen Clinic/Thurston County Health Dept, (360)786-5583
412 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Bus: 60
Call about mobile clinics and satellite sites in outlying areas
Maternal Child Health Services, (800)869-7068
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Olympia Union Gospel Mission, (360)943-6400
Free Dental
413 Franklin St NE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Walking distance from Olympia Transit Center
BHR/Behavioral Health Resources, (360)704-7170
3857 Martin Way, Olympia
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Bus: 62
Choice Regional Health Network, (360)493-4550
Assistance accessing services
2409 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Bus: 60, 66
Baby Needs
Baby Bank, (360)357-6617
Church of Christ, 3132 Boulevard Road, Olympia
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 am, requires referral
First Steps Program, (800)322-2588
Monday-Friday for an appointment
Pregnancy Aid of Thurston County, (360)956-7413
St. Michael’s Social Service Center, 10th and Boundary
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-11:00 am; Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5:00 pm
Bus 24
MotherCare Mentors, (360)493-5946
Call for appointment
Monday-Friday hours vary
WIC/Women, Infants and Children, (360)438-1100
420 Golf Club Rd SE, Olympia (2 blocks from Lacey Transit Center)
412 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Bus 60
Transportation
Grays Harbor Transit, (360)532-2770
705 30th St., Hoquiam
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Intercity Transit, (360)786-1881
222 State Ave, Olympia
6:30am-7:00pm Monday-Friday and 9:00-5:30 on weekends
Mason Transit, (360)426-9434
790 E. Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Rural Transit, (800)650-7846
South Thurston County
9:00-3:00 Monday-Friday Call for reservation
Twin Transit, (360)330-2072
212 E. Locust St, Centralia
8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday
Clothing
Capital Clubhouse/The Wardrobe, (360)357-2582
618 7th Ave SE, Olympia
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 to 3:00, By appointment only
Bus: 60 and 64
Seventh Day Adventist, (360)943-1518
1029 N Puget St, Olympia
Tuesdays only 9:15 to 2:30
Clients may visit once every two months
Bus: 21
Yelm Community Center, (360)458-7000
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:00
Bus 93
Other Resources
CLEAR/Coordinated Legal Education Advice and Referral Service Intake and Referral Line: 1-888-201-1014
Provides free legal assistance with civil (non-criminal) matters for low-income individuals and families. Lines are open Monday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free legal information at www.washingtonlawhelp.org
Non-criminal legal help. Interpreter services available.
Community Youth Services, (360)943-0780
711 State Ave NE, Olympia
8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday
Five blocks East on State Ave from the Olympia Transit Center
DSHS/Department of Social and Health Services, (877)980-9180
6860 Capitol Blvd, Tumwater
7:30-5:00 Monday-Friday
Bus 13
Here are some agencies in the community that can help when school is out and after graduation. This information comes from the Crisis Clinic Resource Network. You can search the full database online at http://www.crisis-clinic.org or call them at (360)586-2800.