Ruston

Local offices in Ruston

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Ruston City Hall

  5117 N Winnifred Street, Ruston, WA 98407

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and utility questions.
  Call 253-759-3544DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rustonwa.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mary Joyce Community Center

  5219 N Shirley Street, Ruston, WA 98407

  Help here

  • Community centerThe city uses this center for public meetings and community events.
  Call 253-759-3544DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rustonwa.gov

City of Ruston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ruston

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Pierce County

Ruston is in Pierce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Pierce North Community Services Office

  1949 S. State St., Tacoma, WA 98405

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food or cash benefits, complete interviews, and submit documents at this office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office · State office

  Pierce South Community Services Office

  1301 E. 72nd St., Tacoma, WA 98404

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food or cash benefits, complete interviews, and submit documents at this office.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Pierce County Housing Authority

  11515 Canyon Rd. E, Puyallup, WA 98373

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceThe housing authority provides public housing and housing choice voucher assistance to eligible residents outside Tacoma city limits.
  Call 253-620-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pchawa.org

• Local office · State office

  Washington 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

  3629 S. D St., Tacoma, WA 98418

  Help here

  • Public health and family health servicesThe health department offers public health information, family health services, and connections to WIC and other resources.Read more
  Call 253-649-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tpchd.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Pierce One-Stop

  2121 S. State St., Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

  Help here

  • Job search and training supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, workshops, and referrals to employment services.Read more
  Call 253-593-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksource-pierce.org

Everything in Pierce County

Washington programs by kind of help

These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026