Veteran Services

Pierce County created the Veterans Resource Center to better provide services to all veterans who reside in Pierce County, Washington. The Veterans Resource Center partners with federal, state, non-profit and local agencies to support veterans and their families to apply for veterans benefits, housing, employment, financial security, and behavioral health. The Veterans Resource Center was created to serve as the one-stop shop for veterans and their families to access resources and assistance.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.

*Enter building on the second floor*

The Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) at UW Tacoma serves as a resource for students providing support and referrals throughout campus and our community. The VMRC is also responsible for developing and offering campus programming that benefits our military-connected students.
The Veteran and Military Services Staff is here to help military veterans and their dependents access their VA educational benefits and Washington state tuition waivers. Our benefits advisors can provide you with general benefit information as well as certify your educational services.

Hours & Contact
You can reach us Monday - Friday at the hours listed below (except holidays):

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service.

Visit the link below for your county office location.
https://www.dva.wa.gov/resources/county-map

American Lake VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, surgical services, medical specialties, rehabilitation care, geriatrics, and more.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.

Tacoma Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.

Visit the link below for your county office location.
https://www.va.gov/tacoma-vet-center/locations/

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities provides high-quality mental healthcare services accessible to all post-9/11 veterans (including National Guard and Reserves), their families, and the families of active duty service members including spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings, caregivers, and others.

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.