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Reducing Preventable Illness

Children thrive when they have access to care where they live, learn, and play.

Local vaccine access

The Bessler Center partners with Acts Pharmacy and the Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps to host community vaccination events. Immunizations are critical to protecting children’s health and the well-being of our community.

This fall, our vaccination team will be hosting recurring, static vaccination clinics at the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center at 2316 S. State Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA.

The clinics will be held at the following dates:

  • March 25, 2026: 3 to 6 pm
  • April 22, 2026: 3 to 6 pm
  • August 17, 2026
  • August 26, 2026
  • September 9, 2026
  • September 23, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • October 14, 2026
  • October 21, 2026
  • October 28, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

Flu and Covid vaccines will be offered as available.

Pre-register here

Walk-ins are welcome for children under 18. All children are welcome regardless of insurance status. Adult vaccinations are limited based on supply. Pre-registration is required for adults to determine insurance status.

If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Lazer at [email protected].

Connection to basic needs

In 2024 we partnered with the United Way, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and several of our primary care clinics to connect families with essential resources that impact health—like housing, food, clothing or diaper assistance. Now, we’re expanding this work to ensure referrals happen quickly and care teams receive updates on how families are supported.