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MDC Withdrawal Management resumes services

Following a thorough assessment of community needs, MDC’s 24/7 Withdrawal Management program realigned services and resumed taking patients on April 25, 2022.

Guests will be served 24/7 on a walk-in basis at 721 Fawcett Avenue, with no prescreening required. Those seeking treatment can also call (253) 593-2413 for assistance.

Services provided include:

  • Medication and care to assist with withdrawal.
  • 24/7 care by a multidisciplinary team.
  • Group sessions and 1-on-1 with a peer recovery coach.
  • Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous groups available.
  • Substance Use Disorder assessments to assist in long term planning.
  • Providers will perform a routine physical and monitor medications and symptoms throughout the day.
  • Discharge planning will provide resources for support and ongoing recovery, which could include supportive employment, housing referrals, education, outpatient services, medication management, and medically assisted treatment.

Please contact Behavioral Health Manager Jodie Leer at jleer@mdc-hope.org with questions regarding MDC’s Withdrawal Management program.

COVID-19 updates

MDC continues to adhere to the COVID-19 health protocols required by the Centers for Disease Control, the Washington State Department of Health, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and we track the latest developments related to new virus variants and take measures to protect the health and safety of our staff and clients. Read more about MDC’s response to COVID-19.

For more information about COVID-19 in Pierce County, please visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s website.

Eviction prevention in Pierce County

You learn about eviction prevention resources in Pierce County by using the links below:

Rental Assistance Resources:

Rental assistance

MDC has rental assistance available right now for those living within the Tacoma city limits who could use help catching up with their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the Energy Assistance page to see if you qualify!

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Last summer we received a $100 donation from a client who was receiving services with Healthcare for the Homeless. This client had been homeless and had been seen repeatedly in the emergency room for serious illness. He was referred to MDC for services. Once his medical condition was stabilized, he found employment and an apartment. Then he returned to MDC to give us his thanks and contribution.
Anonymous Donor from Healthcare
Last summer we received a $100 donation from a client who was receiving services with Healthcare for the Homeless. This client had been homeless and had been seen repeatedly in the emergency room for serious illness. He was referred to MDC for services. Once his medical condition was stabilized, he found employment and an apartment. Then he returned to MDC to give us his thanks and contribution.
Anonymous Donor from Healthcare
Last summer we received a $100 donation from a client who was receiving services with Healthcare for the Homeless. This client had been homeless and had been seen repeatedly in the emergency room for serious illness. He was referred to MDC for services. Once his medical condition was stabilized, he found employment and an apartment. Then he returned to MDC to give us his thanks and contribution.
Anonymous Donor from Healthcare
Last summer we received a $100 donation from a client who was receiving services with Healthcare for the Homeless. This client had been homeless and had been seen repeatedly in the emergency room for serious illness. He was referred to MDC for services. Once his medical condition was stabilized, he found employment and an apartment. Then he returned to MDC to give us his thanks and contribution.
Anonymous Donor from Healthcare
There is no better advocate for a small business owner than MDC’s Economic Development program. The program has helped me to organize the process of running my own business so that I was more efficient in the start up process. The quest speakers for the work shops are excellent and the breadth of the class content is always informative and pertinent.
Financial Analyst
My name is Tom. I made some mistakes in my life because of mental disability. I ended up going to prison for 7 years. I returned back to society without any foundation. I had no clue what I was going to do. I had a friend tell me about MDC. I went to sign up for counseling, but that was just the beginning, because I was homeless too. MDC staffs were honest, sincere and very caring. Everything they told me was true. Now, I have an apartment and is waiting to go to school for peer counseling. For anyone that’s in the position that I was. I would suggest that you take a look at MDC. I am sure you will find the help you need. Give them a try. I promise you your life will take a turn for the best. Sincerely, Tom
Tom
I received service in my home. Your employee installed a new bathroom sink faucet and replaced worn parts in the toilet tank also. He did an excellent job, and he left the area neat and clean. I have often wondered how MDC can offer home repair to seniors with limited income. I am sure I speak for many when I say I wish we could express our appreciation and heart felt to MDC for providing us with needed repairs.
Susan
I had lost everything–my house, my stuff, my job, even my daughter. It was all about the drugs-everything for the drugs and the lifestyle that supports my habit. My parents told me that they had enough, they were done. They couldn’t help me anymore. They had always been there for me, sending me to rehab, letting me live with them, and giving me money, I couldn’t believe they were giving upon me. My grandmother told me I had to go to MDC. Six days later she died. I knew what I needed to do. I went to MDC. My counselor was the real deal. He was straight with me, he was true. He believed in me, but wasn’t going to let me work the situation the way I wanted. He was the first person ever that I could not manipulate. He invited me in, but only if I was going to do the work. That was a turning point. Today I am 5 years clean, I have my daughter back, my family, a home, a small business. I have my life back thanks to MDC.
Kurt
Tanisia is a senior at a local Tacoma high school. She is an amazing student and we are very proud of her accomplishments and hard work. In 9th grade Tanisia tried out for the cheerleader squad and she made the team. During the season, she ended up in a situation where she had to defend herself in an altercation with an older cheerleader and because of this incident she was suspended and removed from the team. This was a pivotal moment in her life. She was determined not to let this mistake distract her from reaching her full potential. She focused on school and became very active in many different clubs and sports. In her junior year she applied to College Bound because she wanted to reach her goal of attending a major university. Now that it is Tanisia’s senior year all her hard work and good choices continue to open doors for her. She recently received a prestigious scholarship that provides a $5,000 scholarship and a mentor throughout college. Congratulations!
Tanisia
"Please do not forget about me and my daughter. We are homeless and soon will have nowhere to sleep. I really want to stress how much we really need a stable home.” “I will never forget her,” shared Bethany’s case manager.”Nor will I forget her strong will and perseverance. Everyday, no matter what the weather, I would watch her trudge up the hill to the bus stop with baby in tow—even when she was eight months pregnant with her second child. When Bethany came to MDC she was so beaten down, but she was determined to change her life,” Bethany qualified for transitional housing and worked over the next two years to get her education, a job and care for her two young daughters. Years earlier, Bethany’s mother had stolen her identity and trashed her credit, so everything was harder than it should have been. Getting her driver’s license getting a phone, and registering for school took months; these were real challenges for Bethany. Today she has a full time job, is on track with school and is soon moving out of MDC housing.
Bethany
I really want you to know how very grateful I am for you and the Center for putting me on the right path to recovery. After 36 years of using drugs, I am not numb anymore, 13 days absolutely sober as of today, and I’m starting to think really clearly. I know I will be healthy and whole as I continue on my journey, feel free to share my letter. I know my roller coaster ride is not over yet, but I feel things and I have lots of hope.
Shirley
I received service in my home. Your employee installed a new bathroom sink faucet and replaced worn parts in the toilet tank also. He did an excellent job, and he left the area neat and clean. I have often wondered how MDC can offer home repair to seniors with limited income. I am sure I speak for many when I say I wish we could express our appreciation and heart felt to MDC for providing us with needed repairs.
Susan
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