Accessing shelter and housing in Pierce County starts with one phone call: 253.682.3401     Pierce County, together with Associated Ministries, is implementing a new centralized intake and referral system for families or individual at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. It's called Access Point 4 Housing and offers a single, trusted access point for people seeking homelessness prevention services, assessment, case management, and housing services. Anyone in need of homeless prevention or re-housing services can be assisted through this centralized process and referred to the best local housing and other resources best suited to meet their needs.  Find out More    Housing links