Who We Are
Our Mission: Through housing, services, support, and treatment, we serve Pierce County mothers and children impacted by chemical dependency, homelessness, and trauma. We help mothers achieve and maintain safe reunification through clean and sober living, healing, and self-sufficiency.
Our History
In 2002, Pierce County was experiencing a high incidence of methamphetamine labs, production, and usage. Many young people were exposed to methamphetamine (many times by their parents) and its highly addictive properties. Young women with children developed chemical addictions. Children were removed or put in foster care because the mother was unable to care for her children.
In many instances, the women experienced homelessness or incarceration. As a result of this cycle, they needed a place to recover… when others had given up on them.
A group of concerned citizens banned together with the City of Tacoma and Pierce County to address this need and New Phoebe House Association opened its doors in December 2002, and has been serving women at full capacity ever since.
Although today the challenge of methamphetamine addiction continues, we also serve women with addictions to other chemicals, including alcohol and crack cocaine. The residents of today are, in many cases, the children of the early meth addicts in our area.
Board of Directors
- Lucy Ritchie, Board President
- Christina Fitzer, Board Vice President
- Venice Robinson, Board Secretary
- Karrie Betts, Past President
- Shauna Schraft, Director
- Peter Bortel, Director
- Stefanie Love, Director
- Mindy Jensen, Director
- Jesse Jensen, Director
Our Staff
- Lisa Talbott, Executive Director
- Renee Munoz, Lead Case Manager
- Chelsea Arbogast, Case Manager
- Clovisia Johnson, Case Manager
- Ashlee Christiansen, Phoebe Kids Play Educator
- Tarae Blackmon, Recovery Support Specialist
- Kerri O'Farrell, Development & Communications Manager
- Courtney Rhodes, Bookkeeper
Lisa Talbott officially took over Executive Director duties at New Phoebe House Association this month – but she is no stranger to our organization. Lisa
We are proud to announce New Phoebe House Association has been awarded a $5,000 grant from International Paper’s Tacoma Mill and the International Paper Foundation.
The Colvos Construction table clearly enjoyed last year’s dessert auction. New Phoebe House is thrilled to welcome Colvos Construction as a “Shoot for the Stars”
The New Phoebe House 2018 gala was one to remember! With more than 250 guests and 15 incredible sponsors, we raised nearly $120,000. This
The New Phoebe House in Tacoma opened its doors in December 2002 to serve mothers and children impacted by chemical dependency, homelessness, and trauma.
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It is a pleasure to introduce myself! My name is Lily Bieletto, and I’m the new KidsPlay Director here at New Phoebe House. I was
Meet Our New Executive Director: Lisa Talbott
Lisa Talbott officially took over Executive Director duties at New Phoebe House Association this month – but she is no stranger to our organization. Lisa
Phoebe Kids Play Program Receives International Paper Foundation Grant
We are proud to announce New Phoebe House Association has been awarded a $5,000 grant from International Paper’s Tacoma Mill and the International Paper Foundation.
Thank you Colvos Construction!
The Colvos Construction table clearly enjoyed last year’s dessert auction. New Phoebe House is thrilled to welcome Colvos Construction as a “Shoot for the Stars”
New Phoebe House 2018 Gala: Celebrating Success
The New Phoebe House 2018 gala was one to remember! With more than 250 guests and 15 incredible sponsors, we raised nearly $120,000. This
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The New Phoebe House in Tacoma opened its doors in December 2002 to serve mothers and children impacted by chemical dependency, homelessness, and trauma.
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June is PTSD awareness month and New Phoebe House would like to bring attention to this, often, debilitating disorder. What is PTSD? According to the National