The Human Services mission is, "To provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those they serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap residents."
Listed below; community resources to assist during these uncertain times.
Behavioral Health Providers, Get Support
Find a provider
Businesses and Worker Resources
Businesses that are state licensed or certified professional should check with their licensing or certifying state agency for guidance. If no state guidance is available yet, the business cannot open under the governor's plan.
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES
- Department of Health Mask and Face Coverings guidance and resources and frequently asked questions.
Which mask for which task? Guidance from Washington State Labor & Industries on when to use face coverings and respirators.
Find coronavirus resources for Washington businesses and workers, including eviction protection, loans, unemployment benefits, CARES Act, paid leave, taxes, insurance, federal paycheck protection, debt relief, and more.
LOCAL RESOURCES
During the Stay Home, Stay Healthy closures, Kitsap chambers of commerce rallied to support local businesses in not only strengthening their resiliency but also implementing new and creative strategies to stay afloat while supporting their employees. Read their letter to the community.
The local chambers of commerce recently compiled a Back to Business Toolkit that offers a variety of resources for successfully reopening. Chambers are also promoting a local COVID-19 Business Support Facebook page.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Childcare and Early Learning
CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING
Free childcare for families of healthcare workers and emergency responders may be available through local school districts. Contact your local school district for information.
Kitsap Community Resources offers childhood early learning services to families of first responders and medical personnel. Email earlylearning@kcr.org or call 360-473-2075.
The state’s Families, Friends and Neighbor program includes grandparents, aunts and uncles, elders, older siblings, friends, neighbors and others who help families by providing child care. Visit the website or call 866-482-4325 for more information.
Coronavirus Testing and Updates
Kitsap Public Health
You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211211 to receive information and updates wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.Call 911 only for life-threatening emergencies. Emergency response is available 24/7.
Detox and Substance Abuse Help
Kitsap Recovery Center
Domestic Violence, Victim and Children
Domestic Violence Assistance Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-562-6025 Provides 24 hour, toll-free information about shelter and alternatives to domestic violence
Victim Assistance Address Confidentiality Program Victim Support Services … Child Protective Services Victim/Witness Notification Program (DOC - Adult offenders … Kitsap Sexual Assault Center
Kitsap Sexual Assault Center
Sexual Assault and Victims of Violent Crime 24-hour hotline: 1-866-831-2050
YWCA Kitsap County
YWCA 24-hour hotline: 1-800-500-5513
YWCA 24-hour text line: 1-360-277-7607
Additional Resources:
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: NCADV.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org, 1.800.799.7233
National Network to End Domestic Violence: NNEDV.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline: RAINN.org, 1.800.656.4673
Technology Safety: techsafety.org
Washington Coalition to End Domestic Violence: WSCADV.org
Food Assistance
All local school districts offer free grab and go meals to any child 18 and under (in some cases special education students age 21 and under also qualify). Check your local school district for instructions.
Also,
Mental Health & Crisis Support Lines
24-Hour Salish Regional Crisis Line
Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties
1-888-910-0416 
National 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
The Coffee Oasis Teen Crisis Text Line 360-377-5560
Text line is for any youth age 13-25 years old who is experiencing a crisis or just needs to talk.
YWCA 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.500.5513
or Text Line 360.277.7607
Scarlet Road’s Survivor Support Line 360-362-5143
Survivor’s Support Line for anyone who is or has experienced sexual exploitation.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Crisis Clinic of the Peninsulas 2-1-1Find the most commonly searched resources by visiting https://wa211.org
or call 2-1-1
Housing, Rental Assistance, Utilities and Mortgages
RENTAL ASSITANCE
The Washington State Department of Commerce also has rental and energy assistance available for households that qualify for the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
To find out if you qualify for rental or energy assistance funds, contact the Kitsap Housing Solutions Center, 360-473-2035, HSC@kcr.org or visit kcr.org.
For households residing in Housing Kitsap units, contact Housing Kitsap at 360-535-6100, HousingKitsap@HousingKitsap.org or visit HousingKitsap.org.
UTILITIES, INTERNET, MORTGAGES
Homeless
Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Division
Bremerton - Kitsap Community Resources
1201 Park Ave, Bremerton WA, 98337
(360) 473-2035
Coffee Oasis (Serving ages 13-25)
837 4th St, Bremerton WA, 98337
(360) 377-5560
Port Orchard - Kitsap Community Resources
3200 SE Rainshadow Ct, Port Orchard WA, 98366
(360) 473-2146
North Kitsap Fishline
19705 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo WA, 98370
(360) 801-2564
Bainbridge Island Helpline House
282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island WA, 98110
(360) 801-2564
Kitsap Community Foundation
Resources for individuals, non-profit and small business
Spanish
Older Adults and Caregiver Resources
OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Givens Community Center
1026 Sidney Ave., Suite 105
Port Orchard, WA. 98366
Phone: (360) 337-5700
Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention resources
Unemployment and other Benefits
How to accurately and quickly file for unemployment benefits
WorkFirst is Washington's temporary cash assistance program.
Some Washingtonians may also apply for the Disaster Cash Assistance Program. The assistance is available to all Washington families and people without children who meet the income and resource limits of the program.
Quarantine and Isolation Centers
The KCEOC has opened a temporary quarantine and isolation care center in South Kitsap for people who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19. The facility can accept patients referred by healthcare providers or public health officials in Kitsap County.
Learn more about the care center and how it will help our community.
Veterans Resources
Community Resources
Veterans housing options
Local Veterans Organizations
Temporary emergency assistance
Application for emergency assistance
Income Guidelines for 2020 Veterans Assistance Fund