MDC - Metropolitan Development Council

You don't have to have all the answers to take the first step.

Whether you're questioning your relationship with drugs or alcohol, seeking support in recovery, or looking for resources for yourself or a loved one, MDC's Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services are here to help. Our team provides compassionate, individualized support through therapy, recovery planning, care coordination, and drug and alcohol assessments to help determine the right path forward.

🚶 Walk-ins accepted at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, pending availability. Reach out to us for:

💙 Drug & Alcohol Assessments
💙 Individual & Group SUD Therapy
💙 Recovery Support Services
💙 Care Coordination
💙 Connections to Housing, Employment, Education, and Community Resources

No judgment. No pressure. Just support when you're ready.

If you or someone you know could benefit from services, take the first step today. Hope and healing start with a conversation.

Learn more at MDC-Hope.org.

🌡️ Stay Cool, Pierce County! 🌡️

With warmer temperatures here, Pierce Transit is helping community members stay safe by offering FREE rides to cooling centers and designated cooling locations through June 16. If you or someone you know needs a place to escape the heat, transportation shouldn't be a barrier.

At MDC, we encourage everyone to check on neighbors, older adults, individuals with health conditions, and those without access to air conditioning. A cool place to rest and hydrate can make all the difference during a heat event.

Learn more and plan your trip here:
https://piercetransit.org/transit-news/pierce-transit-to-offer-free-rides-to-cooling-centers-june-13-through-16/

What does affordable housing really mean?

For some, it means a shorter commute. For others, it means being able to afford groceries, childcare, or school supplies without wondering how the rent will get paid. For many families, it means stability for the first time in a very long time.

We were honored to celebrate the grand opening of Aviva Crossing, a new affordable housing community in Tacoma's West End that will provide 129 affordable apartment homes, nearly half designed for families with two- and three-bedroom units. Located directly across from Tacoma Community College and the transit center, residents will have access to education, transportation, shopping, healthcare, and community resources right outside their front door.

At MDC, we believe what our CEO John Hurley shared during the event, "Housing changes lives, but housing combined with supportive services changes futures."

We're proud to partner with Mercy Housing Northwest, Tacoma Housing Authority, Tacoma Public Schools, and so many others to help ensure families have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Today, Aviva Crossing welcomes its first residents. Tomorrow, it becomes home.

Read the full story here: https://mdc-hope.org/aviva-crossing-opens-its-doors-a-new-chapter-for-families-in-tacoma/

Aviva Crossing Opens Its Doors: A New Chapter for Families in Tacoma - MDC A young child in a bright pink dress wandered happily near the stage as community leaders, housing advocates, educators, and residents gathered to celebrate the opening of Aviva Crossing. She […]