Tahoma Northwest
Your Voice: Our Mission
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis,
Please Call 988
Tahoma Northwest is a Person Driven Peer Focused community-based non-profit providing comprehensive peer support services in Washington state.
At Tahoma Northwest,
we are committed to empowering people through compassionate, comprehensive Peer support. Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual and family, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, we help people thrive—one step at a time.
Serving individuals and families in Washington State, Tahoma Northwest provides person driven peer focused wraparound style peer services and education to help meet the needs of families in our community.
Areas We Can Help
Foward Together. Your Strength, Your Story
That is the premise of peer support. We aren’t clinicians or therapists. We are parents with experience supporting our family and extending that support to others in need.
Educational Supports
Learn how to navigate child-serving systems, where to find support, the importance of IEPs or 504s, and how to take the lead in your child's educational journey.
Working Towards
Recovery
A person’s recovery is built on his or her strengths, talents, coping abilities, resources, and inherent values. We have worked towards recovery with our kids and families, and we support others to do the same.
Looking for support? Please request services by clicking the link below.
We will respond within 48 hours.
New Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start services at Tahoma Northwest?
Please see our Services and Referrals page: -Click Here-
Do I need a referral from a doctor or therapist?
No- anyone can request services!
What insurance do you take?
We accept many insurance plans, including:
- Coming September 2026 Medicaid / Apple Health (All plans)
- Uninsured: We offer a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay for established services.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
To make your intake process easier, please bring:
- A form of Photo ID.
- Your insurance card (if applicable).
- A list of any current medications you are taking.
- Note: If you are missing these items, please come anyway. We will work with you to gather what is needed.
Where are services provided?
We offer services in person at our Parkland clinic, online through telehealth (phone/video)anywhere in the state of Washington, and in the community in Pierce. N. Thurston and S. King.
Who will I be working with?
Our Experts
- Peer Support Specialists: Certified peer support specialists work with individuals and parents. They use their own lived experiences to help YOU find hope and to support your recovery.
- Case Managers: Specialists who help you navigate your life outside of 1"1 peer support or therapy, they can connect you to housing resources, benefits, food stability, and other community supports.
- Administrative Staff: Our administrative team are a great point of contact, ensuring you can access care easily and that your appointments are scheduled smoothly.
- Coming Soon, Therapists and Counselors: Licensed professionals who can provide therapy to help you navigate your unique health and life challenges.
What kind of care will I receive?
At Tahoma NW we provide Person Driven Peer Focused support. We are trauma informed and put you in the driver's seat of your journey.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Information and Training
Tahoma Northwest is contracted to teach the Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist curriculum.
Do you have personal lived experience with behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use disorder) or are you the parent or guardian of a person with behavioral health challenges?
Would you like to support other people by sharing the experiences of your recovery journey?
Consider becoming a CPSS!
Your Tahoma Northwest Donation is tax deductible. Your donations fund the Tahoma Northwest training institute, supports awareness and breaks the stigma of mental health issues that families face.
