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Pierce County

Community Connections

The Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a first stop for older adults and individuals with disabilities of all ages, family members, caregivers, service providers and community professionals. We are a confidential resource for information, assistance and referral as well as a 'front door' for a number of services such as:

Family Caregiver Support Program
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Memory Care and Wellness Services
SHIBA - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services
Aging and Long Term Care Case Management

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Call the ADRC to find out more
(253) 798-4600
(800) 562-0332
Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Long Term Support Options Counseling

The ADRC helps people make informed decisions. We help Pierce County residents and their families understand how their strengths, needs, preferences, and unique situations translate into possible strategies and plans based on the options available in the community. We also serve the needs of family caregivers caring for a loved one locally or long distance.

Benefits Counseling

Our information and assistance service is designed to help people learn about and, if desired, apply for public and private benefits to which they are entitled. We can also help people navigate the various application processes and save time.

Employment Options Counseling

The ADRC assists people who are interested in, or may be interested in, pursuing their options for employment. We coordinate with other sources that provide employment counseling. Our goal is to ensure access to appropriate employment options.

Referral to Other Programs

The ADRC refers individuals to other programs and benefits to help them remain in their community. These are programs specific to Pierce County as well as state and federal programs.

Crisis Intervention

The ADRC can help individuals respond to situations of immediate jeopardy to their health or welfare. We can direct people to effective local resources with the primary goal of protecting a person's safety.

Planning for the Future

The ADRC helps people plan for their future long term support needs. We help individuals identify their needs and wants and balance them with available personal and community resources.